James Bond's 007 First Light release date delayed for Nintendo Switch 2 players

Upcoming James Bond game 007 First Light has been delayed on Nintendo Switch 2, developer IO Interactive has confirmed.

First announced as 'Project 007' back in 2020, the game was officially revealed in its current form early last year.

While the game had been scheduled for a May release on all platforms, following a delay from its original March release date, it has now been announced that the Switch 2 version will not be arriving just yet.

In a post from the game's official social media accounts, the developers reaffirm the May release date for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, before adding that the Switch 2 version will arrive "later this summer".

007 First Light is one of a slew of new third-party titles that had been set to launch on the Switch 2 alongside other platforms, showcasing the console's upgraded specs compared to its predecessor.

This is not the first time, however, that a third-party game has had its Switch 2 release date pushed back, with Borderlands 4 still not out on the platform despite having been originally scheduled for release in October 2025.

IO Interactive has not confirmed the reasons behind the Nintendo Switch 2 delay for 007 First Light.

The game follows a young James Bond on his first major mission for MI6, aiming to earn his 00 status.

Developed by the studio behind the Hitman series, the game blends the stealth gameplay the franchise is so famous for, with more cinematic action sequences, melee combat, gadgets and even car chases.

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