007 First Light Switch 2 Version Delayed Again, Third Postponement
The third delay for the Switch 2 version, after earlier statements from IO Interactive that development was progressing well, raises questions about whether the platform release will land in 2026.
Reporting from 1 source: Automaton.
H2 INTERACTIVE announced on August 31 that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of '007 First Light' will be delayed again, marking the third postponement for that platform. The game, which stars a young James Bond, was originally set for March 27, 2026, then pushed to May 27 for the PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S versions. The Switch 2 version was previously targeted for late summer 2026. H2 INTERACTIVE said a new release date will be announced later. IO Interactive reported over 4 million copies sold as of August 20.
H2 INTERACTIVE, the physical distributor for '007 First Light' in Japan and Asia, broke the news on its official account on August 31, citing various circumstances for the further postponement. The Switch 2 version was already pushed from the original March 27, 2026 date to late summer 2026, after the PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S versions shipped on May 27.
The delay follows earlier assurances from IO Interactive. In a May interview with The Game Business, CEO Hakwan Abrak said the Switch 2 version was running but needed more time. In June, senior licensing producer Theuns Smit told Pocket Tactics that development was progressing smoothly and optimization was going very well.
IO Interactive, which handles global publishing, said on August 20 that the game sold over 4 million copies and described the Switch 2 version as releasing later in 2026. Whether that holds for the domestic market remains to be seen.
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