Trending Now - 007 First Light for Nintendo Switch 2 Faces Summer Delay
WHO:
Nintendo Everything - IO Interactive is the developer of 007 First Light.
Engadget - Sony announced a limited-edition 007 First Light DualSense controller.
WHAT:
Nintendo Everything - A statement has now been released, confirming the delay for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light, which will be out later in summer 2026.
Engadget - IO Interactive stated, "We're excited to see players discovering James Bond's reimagined origin story. [We] are looking forward to bringing you the best game experience possible across all platforms."
Nintendo Everything - The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light has been delayed indefinitely.
Nintendo Everything - The game was originally planned for release on March 27, 2026, then pushed to May 27, 2026.
Engadget - The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is now delayed until later in summer 2026.
Engadget - The game is still scheduled to be released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on May 27, 2026.
WHERE:
Nintendo Everything - The game is being developed for the Nintendo Switch 2.
WHEN:
Nintendo Everything - The original release date was March 27, 2026.
Nintendo Everything - The revised release date was set for May 27, 2026.
Engadget - The Nintendo Switch 2 version is now expected to be released later in summer 2026.
WHY:
Engadget - Developers and publishers have faced difficulties in porting certain games to the Switch 2, as noted by Kotaku.
Engadget - Developers and publishers have faced difficulties in porting certain games to the Switch 2, leading to delays.
HOW:
Nintendo Everything - A screenshot from an internal shipping system indicated the delay for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game.
(UPDATED April 8, 2026 19:23 UTC)
Nintendo has announced a delay for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light, which is now set to be released later in summer 2026. IO Interactive expressed their excitement for players to discover James Bond's reimagined origin story and emphasized their commitment to delivering the best gaming experience across all platforms. This delay comes as developers and publishers have encountered challenges in porting certain games to the Switch 2.
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(UPDATED April 8, 2026 17:25 UTC)
In a significant update for gamers, IO Interactive is developing 007 First Light, but the Nintendo Switch 2 version has been delayed indefinitely, with a new release expected later in summer 2026. Originally set for March 27th, and then pushed to May 27th, the game will still launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on the latter date. The delays are attributed to challenges developers have encountered in porting certain titles to the Switch 2, as confirmed by a screenshot from an internal shipping system.