The Nintendo Switch 2 version of IO Interactive's 007 First Light may be closer than previously anticipated, with a leaked release date from Amazon Japan pointing to a September 16 launch. The listing was first noted on the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit and remains active. This date aligns with comments from IO Interactive, which previously indicated that the Switch 2 version would arrive sometime in the summer.
While the game has yet to be shown running on Nintendo's upcoming hardware, the apparent September release suggests that a first look at the port could be imminent, potentially in August. Concerns about performance and visual fidelity on the Nintendo console are understandable for a title with cutting-edge graphics. However, Theuns Smit, IO Interactive's senior licensing producer, recently stated that the team is making significant progress on optimization, emphasizing a commitment to delivering a high-quality experience.
007 First Light recently received its first major patch across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This update introduced a variety of bug fixes, new TacSim missions, and additional unlockable rewards. The game has performed strongly since its launch, selling approximately 2.7 million copies in its first week, a figure that studio director Hakan Abrak noted was close to reaching 3 million by early June.