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007 First Light’s Switch 2 Release Slips to Summer as PS5, Xbox and PC Hold May 27 Date

The staggered launch signals continued hurdles for big third‑party games on Nintendo’s newer hardware.

Overview

  • IO Interactive confirmed Wednesday on the game’s X account that the Nintendo Switch 2 version will arrive later this summer, while PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC still launch on May 27.
  • The studio did not give a technical reason and framed the change as time to ensure quality, following a prior shift that moved all versions from March 27 to May 27 for extra polish.
  • Coverage places the slip in a wider pattern for Switch 2 ports, with Borderlands 4’s version shelved on the system and Elden Ring’s port delayed after a rough Gamescom 2025 demo.
  • Sony revealed a limited‑edition 007 First Light DualSense controller for PS5 that opens pre‑orders on April 17 and releases May 27 at $84.99 in the US.
  • Switch 2 owners will wait a few months and can gauge early reviews from PS5, Xbox and PC players before deciding to buy the James Bond origin game.