007 First Light (Switch 2) News Articles
TodayFri, 29th May 2026
News First Light's Switch 2 Release Date Is Still MIA, But Bond's Off To A Flying Start Elsewhere
Buy Another Day
We're still waiting on the new Switch 2 release date for 007 First Light after it was delayed on the hybrid back in April, but that hasn't stopped Bond from getting off to a flying start elsewhere. Developer and publisher IO Interactive has today shared the game's first sales figures, revealing that First Light shifted a beefy 1.5...
Tuesday26th May 2026
Round Up The Reviews For 007 First Light Are In
Well, some of them
007 First Light is, according to IO Interactive, coming to the Switch 2 at some point in the Summer. So while we wait, a bunch of reviews have now gone live for the game on other platforms, so we thought it would be good to see what folks make of it so far. Now, our understanding is that outlets received codes for this one quite...
Saturday16th May 2026
Video IO Interactive Chats With The Star Of Its New Game '007 First Light'
The name's Gibson. Patrick Gibson.
IO Interactive's marketing of 007 First Light is now in full swing ahead of Bond's anticipated return on other platforms later this month. To help build some excitement, the studio is now showcasing its "amazing" ensemble cast, and it's got this underway with a brief chat with Irish actor Patrick Gibson - aka the...
Thursday14th May 2026
News IOI Says "A Little Controversy" Is "A Good Thing" When It Comes To James Bond
"This guy hasn't seen death in the way that an older Bond has"
Ever since 007 First Light's take on James Bond was revealed, fans of the spy have shared a wide range of opinions. It's safe to say this younger take on the character has stirred up some feelings. But developer IO Interactive expected that — and welcomes it with open arms. Eurogamer...
Wednesday13th May 2026
News Real-Life Smart Glasses Are Being Added To 007 First Light Later This Year
Blending realities
James Bond is known for utilising some swanky tech when chasing down his foes, but with 007 First Light, the character will don a pair of real-life smart glasses from tech firm Even Realities. A recent announcement from the company confirms that it has entered into a strategic partnership with IO Interactive to bring its flagship...
Saturday9th May 2026
News Nintendo Highlights Multiple Major Third-Party Releases For Switch 2 In 2026
Final Fantasy, 007 and much more
Alongside an update on its major first-party releases for the Switch 2 in 2026 and beyond, Nintendo has also acknowledged the third-party games on the way to the new hybrid platform this year. With Capcom's new IP Pragmata now available, looking ahead, there's a lot to be excited about in the coming months. This...
Friday8th May 2026
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Some big-hitters incoming
Nintendo's released its latest financial data, which means it's also reconfirmed the release dates/windows for its major upcoming games. After the announcement of Star Fox this week, it's actually looking okay, with Nintendo maintaining its cadence of one game per month. We've got Yoshi and the Mysterious Book coming up...
Tuesday5th May 2026
Studio is targeting a "late Summer' Switch 2 release
Ah, Borderlands 4... Remember that one? Gearbox Software's latest entry in the looter shooter series was due to launch on Switch 2 in October last year, but it was unceremoniously delayed with development now completely paused. According to a new interview with IO Interactive's CEO Hakan Abrak,...
News 007 First Light's Campaign Length Reportedly Revealed
And there'll be plenty of replay value
Although the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light has been delayed, the title from the Hitman developer IO Interactive is still on its way to other platforms this month, and new details are now emerging. If you're wondering about the length of Bond's new mission, it seems we now have a vague idea about how long...
Sunday3rd May 2026
Round Up The Previews Are In For 007: First Light
Arriving "later this summer" on Switch 2
The famous fictional spy James Bond will embark on a new mission later this month. Although it's been shaken by a delay on the Switch 2, the latest round of previews for other platforms still has us excited. If you haven't already seen it, we've got a full debrief about 007: First Light from our colleagues...
Thursday23rd Apr 2026
Video 007 First Light's New Trailer Highlights Q Branch, Tactical Simulation Mode, Outfits And More
Understanding the "rules of spycraft"
007 First Light is on its way to the Switch 2 "later this summer" and ahead of the release, IO Interactive has released a brand-new video showcasing the "rules of spycraft" and what it takes to succeed in the 00 programme. Not only does it show a range of different ways players will be able to approach each...
Saturday18th Apr 2026
News Lana Del Rey Releases 007 First Light Official Theme Song
Update: Official title sequence released
The talented American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey has today released her theme song for 007 First Light. As highlighted by Rolling Stone, First Light is a "grand and orchestral affair, embellished with motifs from the James Bond theme song". The track has been composed and co-written by David Arnold,...
Monday13th Apr 2026
News Indonesia's Ratings Board Leaks A Bunch Of Game Details, Includes 007 First Light & Castlevania
007's ending may be part of the leaks
A bunch of video game details and story spoilers have been leaked accidentally by the Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS) from a number of upcoming releases, with the most-significant coming from IO Interactive's 007 First Light, VGC reports. According to VGC, story spoilers for upcoming action game are now...
Wednesday8th Apr 2026
News 007 First Light Shaken By Delay On Switch 2, Now Releasing After Other Consoles
A summer stir
Just a month and a half out from James Bond's next video game outing, Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced that the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is being delayed. Now, instead of landing on the newest Nintendo console on 27th May 2026, the same day as PS5, Xbox Series, and PC, we'll have to wait until "later this...
Sunday15th Feb 2026
Video 007 First Light Official Story Trailer Revealed
Earn the number
Although 007 First Light was delayed recently, his new mission is now back on track with a 27th May 2026 release. With the target date in his sights, IO Interactive has now treated fans of Bond to a new trailer. This video originally popped up during this week's PlayStation 'State of Play' broadcast and focuses on the story of this...
Tuesday23rd Dec 2025
News IO Interactive's '007 First Light' Hit By Two Month Delay
Never say never again
007 First Light, a brand new James Bond game from the developers of the Hitman series, has been delayed, IO Interactive has announced. The game will now launch on 27th May 2026, two months after its original 27th March release date. Sharing a statement on social media, IOI CEO Hakan Arbak called First Light "our most ambitious...
Friday12th Dec 2025
Video New 007 First Light Trailer Introduces Lenny Kravitz As Bawma
Out next year for Switch 2
IO Interactive is gearing up to release 007 First Light next year on the Switch 2, and ahead of this anticipated release, a new teaser trailer has been shared at The Game Awards, introducing the new character Bawma. He's played by the singer and musician Lenny Kravitz, and is described as being the "largest black-market...
Thursday4th Dec 2025
News IO Interactive Shares Lots Of Gameplay Details In '007: First Light' Dev Diary
Sweet, sweet gameplay deets
IO Interactive is in our good books big time off the back of all the premium-grade assassinating they've let us do across the globe as Agent 47. Now the team has taken up the mantle (the obvious next step for those paying attention) of James Bond himself, with 007: First Light. And ahead of the game's 27th March 2026...
Thursday25th Sep 2025
News 007 First Light Adds Another Big Name To Its Cast List
Marvel-ous
It feels like we're learning more about IO Interactive's 007 First Light by the day, and today, the team has added another big name to the game's ever-growing cast list. As revealed in the above trailer, Gemma Chan is joining the cast as Dr. Selina Tan, MI6's Head of Tactical Simulation. According to the official IO blurb, Tan is "a...
Thursday4th Sep 2025
News IO Interactive Stuck Daniel Craig's Head On Agent 47 To Pitch 007 First Light
007-47?
Judging from the recent gameplay reveal, IO Interactive's 007 First Light is looking pretty marvellous, and it's heading to the Switch 2 on 27th March 2026. Now, in speaking with IGN, game director Hakan Abrak has revealed that IO managed to secure the video game rights
Wednesday3rd Sep 2025
News 007 First Light Is More Than Just Spies And Style, Launches March 2026 On Switch 2
The name's Light, First Light
IO Interactive's 007 First Light was one of the most surprising Switch 2 reveals during the April 2025 Nintendo Direct. The Hitman developers were already giving us its World of Assassination trilogy, but a brand new game — let alone a James Bond game? — yes please. Now, courtesy of today's 007 First Light State of...
Monday1st Sep 2025
News '007 First Light' Deep Dive Gameplay Is Coming Later This Week
Thanks, Sony
IO Interactive's latest flagship title, 007 First Light, is heading to the Switch 2 in 2026. Now, thanks to an upcoming State of Play from PlayStation (thanks, Push Square), we're getting our first proper deep dive into the title's gameplay later this week on Wednesday, 3rd September.
Tuesday26th Aug 2025
News Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
"47, your target is Frame Rate"
IO Interactive has launched a new update for Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition on the Switch 2. The key improvement here is the game's frame rate, which at launch failed to maintain its 60fps target at frequent intervals. The patch adds in a 'Frame Rate' option to stabilise the performance, and this...
Thursday5th Jun 2025
News 007 First Light Official Game Reveal, Launching On Switch 2 In 2026
Starring a younger James Bond
James Bond will be returning in IO Interactive's new game 007 First Light and it's arriving on the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms at some point in 2026. The Hitman team has today shared the official announcement trailer, lifting the lid on a younger version of Bond who must "earn the number". Here's a brief...
Monday2nd Jun 2025
News IO Interactive's James Bond Game '007 First Light' Will Be Revealed This Week
A new hitman approaches
As if there isn't enough to be excited about this week, IO Interactive, the talented team behind the incredible (and coming soon to Nintendo Switch 2) Hitman: World of Assassination series, has just revealed that its brand new James Bond game, which we've known is on its way to the new console since April's Direct, is to be...
Wednesday2nd Apr 2025
News James Bond Will Return To Nintendo Switch 2, IO Interactive Confirms
Agent 47 and 007 are coming to Switch 2
IO Interactive has confirmed that it is bringing its James Bond game to Switch 2. Confirmed as part of today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, right now it's still known only as Project 007 and details are thin on the ground beyond a brief gun-barrel trailer featuring some familiar music - it's one of those 'stay...
