Games by IO Interactive
Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition Switch 2
- 5th Jun 2025 (UK/EU)
- 5th Jun 2025 (NA)
Hitman: Absolution Switch eShop
IO Interactive / Feral Interactive
- 13th Nov 2025 (UK/EU)
- 13th Nov 2025 (NA)
Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal Switch eShop
Feral Interactive / IO Interactive
- 25th Jan 2024 (UK/EU)
- 25th Jan 2024 (NA)
Eidos Interactive / IO Interactive
- 19th Jun 2003 (NA)
- 27th Jun 2003 (UK/EU)
Reviews of IO Interactive Games
Mini Review Hitman: Absolution (Switch) - A Decent Port Of The Series' Black Sheep
Sins absolved?
Hitman: Absolution is widely regarded as the ‘black sheep’ of the series thanks to its focus on cinematic storytelling over player freedom. This is very much still the case with this fresh release on Switch from Feral Interactive, but now that original developer IO Interactive has righted the ship with the excellent World of...
Names are for friends, so I don't need one
Since this review was originally published, a patch has been released addressing various issues and adding a 'Frame Rate' option, which caps gameplay at 30fps. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience...
Review Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal (Switch) - Small But Potent QoL Additions Keep 47 Spry
Fibre-wired
Before IO Interactive blew everyone’s socks off with the sublime World of Assassination Trilogy, Hitman: Blood Money was widely considered to be the crown jewel of the stealth franchise. In fact, many consider Blood Money to be the progenitor of World of Assassination; a game that thrives on freedom of choice, offering up a total of 14...
Review Hitman 3 - Cloud Version (Switch) - Not Perfect, But Perfectly Playable
Portable Predator
Well, it's finally time. IO Interactive's superlative World of Assassinations trilogy draws to a triumphant close with Hitman 3, one final blast of slick and sophisticated missions for the unstoppable Agent 47 to shoot, strangle and poison his way through as he continues to close the net on the elusive Partners of Providence...
With a boss named 'Windy Pants', you know this game was made for the kiddies
The developers at IO Interactive - previously known for such mature titles as Hitman, Kane & Lynch, and Freedom Fighters - decided to switch things up this time around and try to create a game that they could play with their children; thus, the story and gameplay in...
Latest IO Interactive News
Saturday6th Jun 2026
News 007 First Light "Year One" Roadmap Revealed, Reconfirms Switch 2 Release Window
And IOI shares another sales update
007 First Light is already available on other platforms and IO Interactive has this week provided an update about the game's sales and also shared its "first year content" plans. Firstly, this roadmap reconfirms James Bond's new mission is still on target for a "Summer 2026" release on Switch 2, although there is...
Friday5th Jun 2026
News Amazon Shares Statement About The Future Of James Bond Video Games
"James Bond will return"
A story from earlier this week about Amazon publishing future James Bond games has reportedly led to some confusion and concern about IO Interactive's involvement going forward. Amazon Game Studios has now issued an official response and although it's apparently "still too early to discuss future projects", the studio says...
Friday29th 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...
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...
Tuesday20th Jan 2026
News Cross-Progression Is Coming To Hitman: World Of Assassination Next Month
Kill with convenience
If you happen to own Hitman: World of Assassination on multiple systems, then good news, because cross-progression is officially being added on 3rd February 2026. Announced via a blog post, you'll be able to carry over key progression across all relevant platforms, provided of course you actually own the game on multiple...
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...
Thursday6th Nov 2025
News Hitman: Absolution Shoots Onto Switch 1 Next Week
Switch 2 version remains undercover
We last caught wind of Hitman: Absolution back in July, when developer Feral Interactive announced that it was bringing its latest remake to Switch at some point in 2025, with a Switch 2 edition to follow. Things have remained quiet on the Switch 2 front, but today, we've had news of the Switch 1 version, and it's...
Saturday27th Sep 2025
News Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including fixes specific to Switch 2
Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition didn't get off to the best start when it arrived on the Switch 2 in June, but IO Interactive has made an effort since then to improve the overall experience. With this in mind, the developer has now released another game update, which makes some updates across...
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...
Thursday31st Jul 2025
News Hitman: Absolution Sneaks Onto Switch 1 Later This Year, Switch 2 In 2026
"Names are for friends, so I don't need one"
Aww, mate. That sub-header quote from Hitman: Absolution has made us sad now. Poor Agent 47. It must be lonely being an insane psychopath who spends his time flying around the world, looking cool, getting free clobber, and offing folk in trendy nightclubs. However, chin up, baldy, as we've got some good...
Monday21st Jul 2025
News Hitman: World Of Assassination Has A Hidden 'Performance Mode' On Switch 2
Performance increases of up to 62.5%!
When we reviewed the excellent Hitman: World of Assassination for Switch 2 just a little while back, we came away as impressed as ever with IO Interactive's incredible world-building and gameplay. However, we were also a little bit disappointed with the game's performance at launch. For a title we really love...
Friday11th Jul 2025
News Hitman Developer Is Working On Switch 2 Performance Issues "Right Now"
Thank goodness
Hitman: World of Assassination launched on day one with the Switch 2, and despite being an incredible game in its own right, there are undoubtedly some rather hideous performance issues on Nintendo's new console. Primarily, the unlocked frame rate rarely manages to hit that 60fps sweet spot, resulting in some horrible stuttering...
Saturday7th Jun 2025
News Hitman World Of Assassination Receives A New James Bond Mission Update
Mads Mikkelsen from Casino Royale returns
Hitman's developer IO Interactive has been busy this week with not only the reveal of 007 First Light but also the launch of Hitman World of Assassination on the Switch 2. In the leadup to its new James Bond game, the developer has now lifted the lid on its 'Casino Royale' crossover. This will bring the 007...
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...
Friday25th Apr 2025
News Hitman's Switch 2 Pre-Order Trailer Shows Off Mario-Inspired Outfits And Goodies
Luigi, too
In case you missed it, the talented team at IO Interactive is bringing Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition to the Switch 2. The team has today released a new look at this particular version of the game while also promoting some extra-themed goodies Switch owners can expect. Admittedly, this isn't the first time Mario has...
Thursday11th Jan 2024
News Fibre Wire At The Ready, Hitman: Blood Money Launches On Switch This Month
Welcome back, 47
Following its initial announcment in 2023, Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal has been confirmed to launch on Nintendo Switch later this month on January 25th, 2024. The revamped re-release came to mobile platforms in November 2023 and boasted new features such as a mini-map and tailored touchscreen controls. The biggest addition came...
Wednesday4th Oct 2023
News An Enhanced Version Of Hitman: Blood Money Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Prepare for your reprisal
Feral Interactive has announced Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal, an enhanced version of the 2006 stealth classic for the Nintendo Switch. There's no firm release date just yet beyond a rather vague 'Winter' window, but the game will contain all twelve sandbox missions from the original with a number of key enhancements from...
Thursday28th Jan 2021
News Hitman 3 Recovers Its Development Costs Within A Week
Excellent work, 47
Hitman 3's been out for just over a week and, no pun intended, it's been quite the hit. Whilst Switch owners received a Cloud Version of the game, we still thought highly of Agent 47's latest adventure, and it successfully topped the UK Charts last week. As a result, it isn't too surprising that IO Interac
Thursday21st Jan 2021
Poll Will You Be Buying The Cloud Version Of Hitman 3 On Nintendo Switch?
Agent 47 has returned
Another cloud game has today launched on the Nintendo Switch. This time around it's IO Interactive's Hitman 3. The Switch eShop application is a free download - allowing you to test out the connection before you actually buy the game. Cloud gaming obviously isn't at the point yet where it's the best way to play, but without...
Thursday9th Apr 2009
News Mini Ninjas Set To Invade DS and Wii
Hitman developer trains assassins of diminutive stature
IO Interactive – the studio behind the best-selling Hitman series of video games – has allowed its latest venture to spring from the shadows. Mini Ninjas is a cute-looking action title that features – yes, you’ve guessed it – vertically-challenged ninjas. It marks something of a...
