IO Interactive says the Nintendo Switch 2 port of 007 First Light is still in active development but remains without a firm release date.
The developer — best known for the Hitman series — recently told media the team is concentrating on optimisation and performance to ensure the port meets the studio’s quality standards.
In an interview with Pocket Tactics, Theuns Smit, Senior Licensing Producer at IO Interactive, said the Switch 2 version is progressing well.
Paraphrasing Smit’s comments: the project is moving forward and the team is seeing strong progress on optimisation, with a clear emphasis on giving the port the time needed to reach the performance and quality players should expect.
IO Interactive’s CEO Hakan Abrak has also stressed the studio’s focus on delivering a polished experience.
Rewriting Abrak’s stance in journalistic terms: the studio wants to ensure the Switch 2 edition is as good as possible before committing to a release window, prioritizing player experience over rushed launches.
What we know
- 007 First Light: Recently released on current platforms and attracting attention for a next-gen portable port.
(Source reporting indicates the title has been available for roughly a month.)
- Developer: IO Interactive, the Danish studio behind the Hitman franchise, is overseeing the Switch 2 conversion and optimisation work.
- Statements: Progress updates and quotes were provided to Pocket Tactics by IO Interactive staff.
Why optimisation matters
Ports to new hardware — and to Nintendo’s portable-first ecosystem — frequently require additional optimisation work to achieve stable frame rates, load times, and battery performance.
IO Interactive’s public comments underscore a common industry approach: delay or withhold a release date until cross-platform performance targets are met.
What to watch next
IO Interactive has not announced a release window for the Switch 2 port, nor has it provided a Nintendo Direct or eShop listing date at this time.
Fans and industry watchers should monitor official IO Interactive channels and partners’ storefront updates for formal release announcements.
IO Interactive’s cautious messaging is a reminder that quality control often dictates launch timing.
For now, 007 First Light remains available on its initial platforms while the studio continues optimisation work for the Switch 2 edition.
The developer — best known for the Hitman series — recently told media the team is concentrating on optimisation and performance to ensure the port meets the studio’s quality standards.
In an interview with Pocket Tactics, Theuns Smit, Senior Licensing Producer at IO Interactive, said the Switch 2 version is progressing well.
Paraphrasing Smit’s comments: the project is moving forward and the team is seeing strong progress on optimisation, with a clear emphasis on giving the port the time needed to reach the performance and quality players should expect.
IO Interactive’s CEO Hakan Abrak has also stressed the studio’s focus on delivering a polished experience.
Rewriting Abrak’s stance in journalistic terms: the studio wants to ensure the Switch 2 edition is as good as possible before committing to a release window, prioritizing player experience over rushed launches.
What we know
- 007 First Light: Recently released on current platforms and attracting attention for a next-gen portable port.
(Source reporting indicates the title has been available for roughly a month.)
- Developer: IO Interactive, the Danish studio behind the Hitman franchise, is overseeing the Switch 2 conversion and optimisation work.
- Statements: Progress updates and quotes were provided to Pocket Tactics by IO Interactive staff.
Why optimisation matters
Ports to new hardware — and to Nintendo’s portable-first ecosystem — frequently require additional optimisation work to achieve stable frame rates, load times, and battery performance.
IO Interactive’s public comments underscore a common industry approach: delay or withhold a release date until cross-platform performance targets are met.
What to watch next
IO Interactive has not announced a release window for the Switch 2 port, nor has it provided a Nintendo Direct or eShop listing date at this time.
Fans and industry watchers should monitor official IO Interactive channels and partners’ storefront updates for formal release announcements.
IO Interactive’s cautious messaging is a reminder that quality control often dictates launch timing.
For now, 007 First Light remains available on its initial platforms while the studio continues optimisation work for the Switch 2 edition.
