007 First Light: Reimagining James Bond’s Origins in IO Interactive’s Most Ambitious Game Yet
A New Chapter in Bond Gaming
IO Interactive has officially unveiled 007 First Light, a third-person action-adventure game that presents a standalone reimagining of James Bond’s origin story, developed in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios.
The Making of a Legend
The story begins with Bond as a NAVY air crewman, where an extraordinary act of bravery leads to his selection for MI6’s most demanding training program. Through this intense training, combined with his natural instincts and intelligence, players will witness his evolution into a full-fledged spy.
This incarnation presents Bond as you’ve never seen him before – at just 26 years old, he’s not yet the polished agent known for tuxedos and martinis. Instead, we meet a man with sharp instincts who’s still learning when to fight, when to bluff, and when to disappear into the shadows.
Gameplay and Features
Players will navigate through diverse missions, from covert operations at high-stakes chess tournaments in Slovakia to infiltrating lavish galas in London’s Kensington district.
Q Branch gadgets form an essential part of the player’s toolkit, offering multiple approaches to each situation. Players can hack camera systems, cut through locked doors with lasers, or create distractions to slip past guards. These gadgets are designed to feel like natural extensions of Bond’s abilities, with more becoming available as players progress through the game.
Release and Availability
007 First Light is scheduled to launch on March 27, 2026, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S consoles, PC (via Steam and Epic Store), and Nintendo Switch 2. The standard edition and physical-only “Specialist” version will be priced at $69.99.
Development Background
This release marks the first major James Bond game following a lengthy hiatus after 007 Legends (2012). IO Interactive secured the project after impressing Eon Productions with their pitch, particularly as the previous publisher had lost the license due to dissatisfaction with the action-heavy approach of recent Bond games.
