Developer IO Interactive has announced the release date for 007 First Light.

This new game based on the James Bond spy thriller franchise will be releasing on March 27th 2026 for the Switch 2, PC, and other consoles. It will be available in the following editions for the Switch 2:

• Standard
  • Base game
  • 24 hours of early access (digital pre-order only)
  • Free Deluxe upgrade (pre-order offer)
    • Four exclusive outfits
    • One new weapon skin
    • Gleaming Pack
• Deluxe (digital only)
  • Base game
  • Four exclusive outfits
    • Day of the Dead
    • Desert Explorer
    • Silent Anchor
    • Gentleman Operator
  • One new weapon skin
    • Agent’s Mark
  • “Gleaming Pack” gadget skins
    • Gleaming Lighter
    • Gleaming Earphones
    • Gleaming Dart Gun
    • Gleaming Pen
• Specialist (physical only) – Amazon exclusive
  • Base game
  • Free Deluxe upgrade (pre-order offer)
    • Four exclusive outfits
    • One new weapon skin
    • Gleaming Pack
  • Note: Switch 2 version ships on a game-key card
  • Classic tuxedo skin

Check out the new trailers below:

About

Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6’s training program, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.

After a heroic act, young Naval air crewman James Bond is offered to join the newly revived Double 0 program. But when a mission to stop a rogue agent ends in tragedy, he must join forces with his reluctant mentor Greenway to expose a deep conspiracy and stop a looming coup at the heart of the State.

Key Features

• Become 007 – Discover a new standalone, re-imagined James Bond origin story, and the events that lead an audacious young hero to become the best MI6 agent.
• A Thrilling Espionage Adventure – Embark on missions in breathtaking locations, drive iconic vehicles, and dive into a cinematic adventure in pursuit of a rogue agent who’s always one step ahead.
• Spying, Your Way – Go silent or go loud. Whether fighting with fists or firepower, using gadgets to infiltrate, or bluffing your way past guards, the approach is entirely up to you.
• Welcome to MI6 – Test your skills and replay your favorite missions with additional modifiers, for endless espionage fun!

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