IO Interactive has officially announced that Project 007, their highly anticipated video game centered around the legendary James Bond franchise, will be available on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This exciting revelation was made during the Nintendo Direct event on April 2, 2025.
During the presentation, IO Interactive took the opportunity to highlight their popular title, Hitman World of Assassination, set to launch on the new platform. The developers tantalized fans by adding:
“Plus, we are excited to bring another familiar Agent to the platform.”
Insights from the Nintendo Direct Teaser
While the teaser for Project 007 was brief, it effectively confirmed the game’s arrival on the Switch 2. Viewers were treated to a vivid visual featuring a bullet being loaded, followed by the iconic spiral motif associated with James Bond, accompanied by the traditional soundtrack. For a closer look, you can watch the teaser at the 36:32 mark of the Nintendo Direct video.
According to IO Interactive’s official website, the game promises to deliver:
“Project 007 (working title) is a brand new James Bond video game to be developed and published by IO Interactive. Featuring a wholly original Bond story, players will step into the shoes of the world’s favorite Secret Agent to earn their 00 status in the very first James Bond origin story.”
With a legacy of iconic Bond video games, including the beloved GoldenEye 007, it’s no wonder that fans are eager to see what the studio behind Hitman has crafted for Agent 007.
The Nintendo Direct – Nintendo Switch 2 event unveiled a plethora of details regarding the new console, its impressive features, and an array of available games. Highlights include popular titles like Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberpunk 2077. Additionally, fans were treated to a glimpse of the long-anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong, with an assurance of its release in the upcoming year.