IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light is running on Nintendo Switch 2, but the studio is taking extra time to ensure the port meets its quality standards.
The developer — best known for its stealth-action pedigree — plans to release 007 First Light both at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 in Summer 2026.
In comments reported to The Game Business, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak said the Switch 2 build is functional, but the team needs additional development time to polish the title.
Paraphrasing Abrak's remarks: the game is operating on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, yet IO Interactive wants to avoid shipping a version that falls short of expectations and therefore is allowing more time to refine the port.
He also confirmed the window remains summer, though it may shift toward late summer as the studio finishes its work.
Abrak emphasized the studio's commitment to the Bond franchise on Nintendo platforms, pledging to do everything in his capacity as CEO to deliver a strong version for the system.
That reassurance came when The Game Business asked whether IO Interactive might pause or abandon the Switch 2 port, citing recent high-profile development pauses elsewhere in the industry such as Take-Two's decision affecting Borderlands 4.
007 First Light is a third-person action-adventure that blends IO Interactive's established stealth mechanics with broader action options, presenting a fully original, reimagined origin story of a young James Bond.
Players assume the role of a 26-year-old Bond, a Royal Navy aircrewman recruited into MI6, who travels to varied international locales and can approach scenarios using force, stealth, or social cunning.
The confirmation that the title is running on Nintendo Switch 2 — paired with the Summer 2026 release window for both physical and Nintendo eShop distribution — gives publishers, retailers, and Switch 2 owners a clear timeline to follow.
Coverage of this development was provided by long-time Nintendo reporter Alex Seedhouse, who has specialized in Nintendo coverage for 16 years and has led reporting through multiple console generations.
As IO Interactive continues optimization and polish, the studio has signaled it will prioritize a quality experience for Nintendo Switch 2 owners rather than a rushed release.
Further updates on the release date and any Nintendo Direct or eShop announcements will be important to watch as the summer window approaches.
The developer — best known for its stealth-action pedigree — plans to release 007 First Light both at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 in Summer 2026.
In comments reported to The Game Business, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak said the Switch 2 build is functional, but the team needs additional development time to polish the title.
Paraphrasing Abrak's remarks: the game is operating on the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, yet IO Interactive wants to avoid shipping a version that falls short of expectations and therefore is allowing more time to refine the port.
He also confirmed the window remains summer, though it may shift toward late summer as the studio finishes its work.
Abrak emphasized the studio's commitment to the Bond franchise on Nintendo platforms, pledging to do everything in his capacity as CEO to deliver a strong version for the system.
That reassurance came when The Game Business asked whether IO Interactive might pause or abandon the Switch 2 port, citing recent high-profile development pauses elsewhere in the industry such as Take-Two's decision affecting Borderlands 4.
007 First Light is a third-person action-adventure that blends IO Interactive's established stealth mechanics with broader action options, presenting a fully original, reimagined origin story of a young James Bond.
Players assume the role of a 26-year-old Bond, a Royal Navy aircrewman recruited into MI6, who travels to varied international locales and can approach scenarios using force, stealth, or social cunning.
The confirmation that the title is running on Nintendo Switch 2 — paired with the Summer 2026 release window for both physical and Nintendo eShop distribution — gives publishers, retailers, and Switch 2 owners a clear timeline to follow.
Coverage of this development was provided by long-time Nintendo reporter Alex Seedhouse, who has specialized in Nintendo coverage for 16 years and has led reporting through multiple console generations.
As IO Interactive continues optimization and polish, the studio has signaled it will prioritize a quality experience for Nintendo Switch 2 owners rather than a rushed release.
Further updates on the release date and any Nintendo Direct or eShop announcements will be important to watch as the summer window approaches.