- Store listings for the Switch 2 release of the Bond game have been discovered on Amazon Japan and Amazon US indicating that the launch is close.
- The title is seemingly priced at ¥8,910, which roughly translates to around $55, aligning it with the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC versions of the game.
- IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak stated that the team needs more time to ensure the Switch 2 version of the game is good.
- The game puts players in the shoes of a young Bond who has just been recruited to join MI6 as part of its double-O program.
Amazon Japan has announced the release of 007 First Light for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 16, with a price tag of ¥8,910 (approximately $55). This listing suggests that the launch is imminent, as similar listings have appeared on Amazon US.2
However, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak has indicated that the team requires additional time to finalize the game’s port. He emphasized, “We just want to make sure it’s good as it can be. I don’t want to hear it wasn’t a good version.” Abrak noted that while the initial target was summer, the release is now expected in late summer.345
The game, which allows players to step into the role of a young Bond newly recruited to MI6, was previously released on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on May 27, achieving both critical and commercial success. The anticipation for the Switch 2 version reflects the growing interest in the franchise and the platform's capabilities.
As the release date approaches, fans are eager to see how the game translates to the new console, especially given the positive reception of its initial launch on other platforms.
“The game is priced at ¥8,910, approximately $55, aligning it with other platforms like PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Abrak emphasized the importance of quality, stating, 'We just want to make sure it’s good as it can be,' indicating a potential delay to late summer.”
