The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is a separate release from the May 27, 2026 launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. IO Interactive committed to a Summer 2026 release window for the Switch 2 version. This article tracks what is publicly confirmed and what is still pending official announcement.
Release Window
Detail | Status |
|---|---|
Release window | Summer 2026 |
Exact release date | Not yet announced |
Pre-load schedule | Not yet announced |
Early access window | Not yet announced |
Edition lineup | Not yet announced; the standard, specialist, collector's, and legacy editions may or may not all be offered on the Switch 2 |
Confirmed Scope
The Switch 2 version is confirmed as a fully separate edition rather than a cloud-streaming version. It is being developed as a native port. The studio has not published a content-parity statement yet, but no story missions, characters, or systems are flagged for removal at this stage.
Not Yet Announced
Several Switch 2-specific details have not been published as of May 25, 2026:
Visual settings (resolution targets, framerate target, dynamic resolution handling)
Control mapping defaults and any motion-control opt-ins
Install footprint on Switch 2 cartridge and on internal storage
Pre-load and early-access timing for the Summer 2026 release
Whether the Switch 2 build ships with Denuvo or an equivalent anti-tamper layer
Whether the Day One Patch posture mirrors the May 27 launch (mandatory patch download) or is handled differently for cartridges
This article will be updated when IO Interactive publishes those details.
Cross-Platform Saves
Cross-platform save support between the Switch 2 version and the May 27 launch platforms has not been announced. Per the practice on the launch platforms, saves on the Switch 2 version are expected to be local to the platform unless an IO Interactive Account integration enables cross-save explicitly.
Cross-Promotional Unlocks
The Midnight Ray outfit unlock available to owners of HITMAN World of Assassination is account-bound through the IO Interactive Account rather than tied to a specific platform. Switch 2 players who own HITMAN World of Assassination on any platform and have linked their IO Interactive Account should receive the same unlock on the Switch 2 build at launch. The Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses article covers the unlock for the May 27 launch platforms.
Related Articles
007 First Light - overview, platforms, and game info.
Launch and Preload Schedule - timeline for the May 27 launch platforms (Switch 2 is separate).
Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses - edition lineup on launch platforms; Switch 2 edition lineup pending.