James Bond game hits fresh delay as 007 First Light Switch 2 release date pushed back again

IO Interactive has revealed that the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light has been delayed once again.

007 First Light released to very good reviews on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S back in May 2026, with the Switch 2 version initially supposed to launch at the same time.

It missed the original release date and was instead delayed to "later summer 2026".

Now it has been delayed once more and is missing out on 2026 entirely. It's currently scheduled to be released on Switch 2 in March 2027.

Taking to X on 15 September 2026, IO Interactive explained that the delay is to ensure the team "deliver the quality of experience players expect".

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You can read the full quotes from IO Interactive on the 007 First Light Switch 2 delay below:

"Today we would like to provide an update on the Nintendo Switch 2 release of 007 First Light.

"We know many of you have been looking forward to experiencing Bond's reimagined origin story on Nintendo Switch 2, and we greatly appreciate your enthusiasm. To ensure we deliver the quality of experience players expect, we have made the decision to delay the release to March 2027, with the exact date to be communicated later. This additional time will go toward polishing the Nintendo Switch 2 performance of the game.

"We were thrilled by the positive feedback on 007 First Light at Gamescom, and it's a great sign of the progress being made across the whole game as we head toward launch. The same demo will be playable at Tokyo Game Show this week, so please join us there if you would like a hands-on experience.

"We will share further updates as soon as we are ready. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support."

Given that some fans weren't impressed by the game's most recent trailer, perhaps it is a good thing that the development team is taking its time in porting 007 First Light to the Switch 2.

Hopefully, the publisher doesn't think all these delays mean they have a licence to kill the ambitious port. This would be no time for the Switch 2 version of the game to die.

007 First Light is available to play on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S. The Switch 2 version of the game is due to be released in March 2027.

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