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GoNintendo says IO Interactive is targeting a late summer release for 007 First Light on Switch 2

According to GoNintendo, IO Interactive developer Theuns Smit noted that the Switch 2 port of the James Bond prequel is making strong progress toward a release later this season.

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GoNintendo reported that the development team at IO Interactive is currently focusing on optimization for 007 First Light to ensure high performance on Nintendo's upcoming hardware.

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As one of the first specifically mentioned titles for the Switch 2, this update provides a rare window into the launch or early-window software lineup for Nintendo's next console.

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The report cites a direct interview with a senior producer at IO Interactive, providing high reliability for the developer's current intentions.

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    IO Interactive gives update on 007 First Light for Switch 2, still planning a launch for "later this summer"
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    "IO Interactive gives update on 007 First Light for Switch 2, still planning a launch for "later this summer" Word is bond 23 June 2026 by rawmeatcowboy 0 lightbox#closeBackground k"
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