IO Interactive has announced another delay for the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light, as first reported by Kotaku, with the game now set to arrive in March 2027. That means the handheld port is now arriving nearly a year later than originally planned. According to the developer, the extra time will be used to refine performance and ensure the game runs smoothly on Nintendo's new hardware.

The repeated delays suggest IO Interactive is taking the technical challenges of bringing the spy thriller to Switch 2 seriously, prioritizing a polished experience over hitting an arbitrary release window. It's unclear how much further back the port has shifted overall, but the March 2027 target gives the team several more months to optimize.