007 First Light News

In 2020, when IO Interactive (IOI), the Danish studio perhaps best known for creating the Hitman franchise, announced that they would be developing an original James Bond title, many people, myself included, thought that they would absolutely be the best fit for such a project.

Five years later, after the game, now called 007: First Light, was finally revealed, that initial gut feeling remains as strong as ever. From the get-go, I’m intrigued by the fact that IOI’s Bond seems to be more accurate to Ian Fleming’s description and that they decided to kick off what might be a series of games with a story in which he is not yet the 007 we know and love but, rather, only a recruit in MI6’s training program.

I was fortunate enough to see 007: First Light in action behind closed doors at gamescom 2025, and came away thoroughly impressed. This Bond is rash and reckless—unlike Hitman’s Agent 47—but much of IOI’s trademark stealth DNA remains. The mission I previewed, set at a luxurious... Read more

Hitman hitmakers Io Interactive have just screened some extensive footage of their James Bond adaptation, 007: First Light, during Sony's latest State of Play livestream. As you might expect, it looks and sounds a lot like Hitman, but the whole "James Bond" thing is a definite pace-changer. Catch the whole video below, plus a hasty, opinionated summary from me.

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[p]IO Interactive presents the world-first gameplay reveal for 007 First Light, an exciting new chapter in James Bond’s legacy in video games.[/p][p]In this 30-minute premiere, you will get:[/p][p]🕵️ 20 minutes of gameplay walkthrough: experience Bond’s first mission in the field, where Bond and his teammates are tasked with catching the rogue agent 009. [/p][p]🎮 10 minutes of developer commentary: a deep dive into the game’s mechanics, gadgets, stealth systems and combats.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]007 First Light comes to Steam on March 27, 2026.
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Today, I/O Interactive gave fans a fresh look at what they can expect from the recently announced 007-based video game, 007 First Light. The Sony State of Play livestream revealed to fans how the iconic MI6 agent will play in First Light, in the middle of one of the missions fans can play in-game.

We are first introduced to our hero and his handler, Mom, while driving through the countryside towards a large castle gate doubling as the hotel Bond must infiltrate. It’s made apparent that the developers wanted to focus on the finer details when crafting this fresh Bond experience; the countryside is alive, and locations are flushed with greenery and cobblestone roads. As the car rolls on, you can hear the car stumble over these paved cobblestones, bringing driving a car in First Light an immersive touch. In case you missed it, the entire gameplay segment can be seen below.

Banter heard in the car between James Bond and his operator (referred to as Mom) details the plan once... Read more