007 First Light Dev Says It Had “No Choice” But To Delay The Game’s Switch 2 Edition Again

“Ultimately, we decided on another delay because we want fans to experience the game in its most polished form on Switch 2, so we ask for your understanding,” she said.

Vega went on to confirm that First Light for Switch 2 does not utilize the console’s mouse functionality. She said the team didn’t find a way to utilize this, nor does the studio believe it even “makes particular sense from a gameplay perspective.”

Finally, Vega acknowledged that the Switch 2 is relatively less powerful than the PS5 or Xbox Series X|S consoles, so “some compromises are inevitable” from a technical perspective. One example is that object detail won’t be as impressive on Switch 2, she said.

“We might slightly lower the detail on trees, but core elements the player looks at, and the central aspects of gameplay, must remain identical,” she said.

First Light for Switch 2 will also have fewer NPCs, but not fewer enemies to fight, Vega said. “We haven’t changed the gameplay itself, so players don’t need to worry about the game feeling empty due to reduced NPCs,” Vega explained.

In addition to the forthcoming Switch 2 version of First Light, IO is working on a new fantasy game. However, after Xbox pulled funding, IO laid off staff. Many also want to see IO work on the expected sequel to First Light, but no official announcements have been made.