Fans eager to play IO Interactive's James Bond title on the Nintendo Switch 2 must hold off a little more. The studio behind the Hitman series has postponed the console edition of 007 First Light to sometime later in the summer. Meanwhile, the title remains on track for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on May 27, marking a shift from its earlier March target date.
IO Interactive shared on X their enthusiasm for gamers exploring the refreshed backstory of James Bond. The team expressed anticipation in delivering an optimal experience on every supported platform.
This year, IO Interactive initially indicated that PC users would require a powerful setup to satisfy the advised system requirements for 007 First Light. Shortly after, the company revised those specifications to less demanding levels and issued an apology following the detection of discrepancies in the first set. The firm attributed the mistake to internal coordination problems that resulted in the distribution of outdated details. Separately, Sony revealed a special-edition DualSense controller themed around 007 First Light.
Challenges in adapting select titles for the Switch 2 have arisen for various studios and companies, according to Kotaku. Gearbox Entertainment put off and eventually canceled a Switch 2 adaptation of Borderlands 4. The anticipated Switch 2 edition of Elden Ring has been moved to an unspecified point this year, following notable technical glitches during a preview at Gamescom 2025. Recent updates indicate improved performance on the console, though a concrete launch timeline remains unavailable.