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11 The Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007 First Light is targeted for late Summer 2026, delayed from the May 27, 2026 launch of the other platforms to allow more optimization time. It will be a separate platform release rather than launching alongside PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on May 27, 2026. IO Interactive has confirmed the port but has not detailed the visual settings, framerate target, or exclusive features at the time of launch.
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33 What Is Confirmed
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55 FieldStatusPlatformConfirmed: Nintendo Switch 2Release windowLate Summer 2026 (delayed from launch)Specific release dateNot announcedEngine versionEvolved Glacier Engine (Switch 2 build)Day-one parity with other platformsNot at launch (the Switch 2 release is later)Cross-buy with other platformsNot announcedCloud-save / save transferNot announced
66 What Has NOT Been Detailed
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88 Resolution targets (docked vs. handheld)Framerate targets (30 FPS vs. dynamic 30/60)DLSS or other upscaling support on Switch 2 hardwareTouchscreen or mouse-mode control adjustmentsAny Switch 2 exclusive features (Joy-Con motion, HD Rumble use beyond standard)Whether the Switch 2 release will be physical, digital, or both
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1010 This article will be updated as IO Interactive confirms additional details. Players should not infer Switch 2 features from launch coverage of the PS5 and Xbox versions; the port will have its own technical profile.
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1212 Why a Switch 2 Version
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1414 IO Interactive has cited the Switch 2's improved horsepower as enabling a port that would not have been viable on the original Switch. The Switch 2's larger memory pool and improved GPU make a Glacier Engine build feasible at a quality level the studio considers acceptable. IO Interactive's modern Hitman trilogy did not ship on Nintendo platforms; 007 First Light's Switch 2 release is therefore IO Interactive's first first-party Nintendo release in many years.
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16+The Summer 2026 release window was reconfirmed in the Year One content roadmap revealed in June 2026; a specific release date has still not been announced.
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1820 Launch and Preload ScheduleGlacier EnginePC System Requirements