IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on March 18, 2027. The game was originally scheduled to release on Nintendo’s latest console in September. Instead, in that month it was announced that the game would release sometime in March.
007 First Light launched in May for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Thus far, the game has sold over 4 million copies, reaching that milestone in August.
007 First Light Switch 2 Release Includes GoldenEye Suit
The game’s deluxe edition is available for pre-order. It costs $69.99, and pre-orders include early access to a variety of items, including James Bond’s GoldenEye suit.
The Deluxe Edition also includes the Gleaming Lighter, Gleaming Earphones, Gleaming Dart Gun, and Gleaming Pen gadgets, plus four additional outfits: Day of the Dead, Desert Explorer, Silent Anchor, and Gentleman Operator. Plus, a special edition of the game is available exclusively on Amazon and gives players access to James Bond’s classic tuxedo.
Since the game launched in May, it has received a major patch that added new TacSim missions, unlockable Intel outfits, the DRS-7 Silenced SMG, and more. The first major DLC, Extended Operations, has also been released and brings back the classic Aston Martin Valhalla. The game will also add two new weapons: the Squire Marksman Rifle and the Storm 12 Gauge Shotgun.
It will also add more outfits, and New Game+ will include the “00” difficulty.
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