007 First Light catches a big delay on Switch 2, pushing it into next year
IO Interactive has announced it's pushing back the release of 007 First Light on Switch 2 .
IO Interactive has announced it's pushing back the release of 007 First Light on Switch 2 .
The short version
- The game's Switch 2 adaptation was expected to be released this summer , but has now been delayed to March 2027.
- IOI said the extra time is being used to polish the game and optimise performance on Switch 2.
- "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," IOI's announcement post on X read.
What happened
"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." The news is especially surprising as 007 First Light was recently playable on Switch 2 at Gamescom.
Why it matters
The studio is also taking the same demo to Tokyo Game Show this week, suggesting development was progressing smoothly.
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