We at NerdLeaks have picked up a fresh confirmation that 007 First Light is heading to Nintendo's next handheld home console — and it's allegedly bringing some tidy bonuses for early buyers. IO Interactive has, per Insider Gaming, confirmed a launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on March 18, 2027, and pre-orders for a deluxe edition are already live if you want to lock in the extras.
What Was Reported
According to Insider Gaming, here are the key points we can confirm from the report:
- 007 First Light will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on March 18, 2027.
- The game had originally been scheduled for a September release on the same platform, but in that month it was announced the title would instead arrive sometime in March.
- 007 First Light previously launched in May on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
- Per Insider Gaming, the title has sold over 4 million copies, reaching that milestone in August.
- A Deluxe Edition is available to pre-order and is said to cost $69.99. Pre-orders include early access to multiple items, most notably James Bond’s GoldenEye suit.
- The Deluxe Edition also reportedly 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.
- A special edition exclusive to Amazon is said to give players access to James Bond’s classic tuxedo.
- Since the May launch, a major patch reportedly added new TacSim missions, unlockable Intel outfits, the DRS-7 Silenced SMG, and more. The first major DLC, Extended Operations, has been released and brings back the classic Aston Martin Valhalla.
- The game is said to be slated to add two new weapons — the Squire Marksman Rifle and the Storm 12 Gauge Shotgun — plus additional outfits and a New Game+ mode that includes the "00" difficulty.
The Source & Credibility
Our reporting is drawn from a piece by Insider Gaming, written by Robert DeFelice. Take this with a pinch of salt: while Insider Gaming reports that IO Interactive confirmed the date and opened pre-orders, we are relying on that outlet's account for the confirmation and the preorder details. The language in the report suggests the developer's confirmation is the basis for the claims, but as ever, treat secondhand confirmation as something to verify directly if you plan to pre-order.
We’re tentatively excited but skeptical — the timeline in the report notes a prior plan for a September release that shifted to March, which underlines that release plans can and do change. If you want more on how the Switch 2 is being supported in general, check out our earlier look at Switch 2 compatibility fixes, and for context on other ports being discussed for the platform, see our coverage of the Starfield Switch 2 Port.
What It Could Mean
If true, a March 18, 2027 launch on Nintendo Switch 2 would add another full‑budget title to the console's catalog, and the reported deluxe pre-order package suggests IO Interactive is pushing for a premium offering on the platform. The inclusion of cosmetic items like the GoldenEye suit and multiple “gleaming” gadgets points to a familiar boxed/digital pre-order strategy that leans heavily on early-access cosmetics.
Sales of over 4 million copies as reported would help explain why the developer is expanding platform support. The report also highlights ongoing post-launch support — patches, new mission types, DLC bringing back the Aston Martin Valhalla, and promised additions like new weapons and New Game+ difficulty — which, if delivered on the Switch 2 version, would be a full-feature experience rather than a skeleton port, allegedly.
Why This Matters
For players watching the Switch 2 ecosystem, this allegedly confirms another major third‑party release arriving on the platform, plus an early‑access deluxe package for collectors and completionists. For fans of 007 First Light who missed the May launch on other systems, the Switch 2 option — and the promise of continued updates like the Squire Marksman Rifle, Storm 12 Gauge Shotgun, and the New Game+ "00" difficulty — could make revisiting the game appealing.
As always, we’ll keep an eye on direct confirmations from IO Interactive and Nintendo, but for now, according to Insider Gaming, the Switch 2 is getting 007 First Light on March 18, 2027 — pre-orders for the Deluxe Edition are reportedly open, and they include the GoldenEye suit and a bundle of cosmetic gadgets and outfits. If true, it’s a notable addition to the Switch 2 lineup — and one we’ll keep following.
