IO Interactive confirmed the March 18, 2027 release date for 007 First Light on Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders now open. The game, which debuted on other platforms on May 27, 2026, follows a young James Bond's training and early missions in MI6's Double 0 program.
The Switch 2 version will include a GoldenEye-themed mea culpa for delays, with IO Interactive stating it will refine optimisation and performance ahead of launch. The Deluxe Edition costs $69.99, offering pre-order bonuses like a GoldenEye Suit and four Tacsim mission skins.
Polygon reported that 007 First Light faced delays on Switch 2 before its May 2026 release on other platforms. The game, praised as a 2026 GOTY contender, features an origin story for James Bond with mission-based gameplay and character-driven narratives.