- 007 First light has been delayed for Nintendo Switch 2
- IOI says the game will be released “later this summer”
- The PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions are still on track for a May 27 release.
IO Interactive has announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First light has been delayed until this summer (i.e. the northern hemisphere summer).
In a new social media post, the developer confirmed that while the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions are still on track to launch next month on May 27, Switch 2 users will have to wait a little longer to play.
“007 First light will arrive on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series
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Delayed IOI first light for all platforms earlier this year from its original March 26 release date, citing the need for additional development time to focus on further polish and refinement.
While the Hitman The studio did not provide a reason for the latest delay, with the team likely needing more time to polish the Switch 2 edition.
007 First Light follows the story of a young James Bond, played by actor Patrick Gibson, in a reimagined origin story that led to him becoming M16’s top agent.
TechRadar Gaming had the opportunity to preview 007 First light In September, editor-in-chief Rob Dwiar wrote that the game “looks a lot like the James Bond video game we’ve all been waiting for” and “seems to have HitmanThe distinctive DNA that runs through your veins.”
Elsewhere in the run-up to the game’s release, Sony revealed a new limited edition PS5 controller inspired by James Bond and the upcoming game, with pre-orders starting next week on April 17.
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