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007 First Light – Q-Branch OMEGA Watch

[p]Combine precision, style, and utility with Bond’s OMEGA watch in 007 First Light. Developed by Q-Branch to give you the advantage in the field, this gadget is an essential tool when it comes to finding opportunities in the environment and giving Bond the tools he needs to navigate different situations.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]007 First Light comes to Steam on March 27th, 2026.[/p][p]Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition Upgrade.[/p][p][/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/app/3768760[/p][p][/p]

007 First Light – Gameplay Reactions

[p]The world first met 007 on film in 1962. Over six decades later, he’s still setting new standards in action. On James Bond Day, join us as creators share their first reactions to 007 First Light gameplay.[/p][p]
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]#EarnTheNumber #JamesBondDay007[/p][p]First Light comes to Steam on March 27th, 2026.[/p][p]Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition Upgrade.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

Wishlist Milestone 3 Unlocked

[p]To celebrate James Bond Day we are excited to announce that we have reached the third milestone. Together, over 1,250,000 of you have wishlisted 007 First Light![/p][p]
The Operation Riviera outfit is the perfect mix of clean, casual, and unassuming, giving you the perfect look when the situation calls for something simpler.[/p][p]On top of that, we are also gathering a few developers to sit down for a dedicated Ask me Anything. We’ll have more information on that soon so get your questions ready.[/p][p]There’s still the final tier to unlock so make sure you wishlist 007 First Light so we can reveal the final reward![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

Gemma Chan Announcement

[p][/p][p]Dr. Selina Tan, played by Gemma Chan, is a brilliant and passionate academic with a background in psychology and game theory whose role at MI6 is critical in Bond’s journey to earning the 00 status in #007FirstLight.[/p][p]007 First Light comes to Steam on March 27th, 2026.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition Upgrade.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p]

Even Before 007: First Light, James Bond Footprints Have Been “All Over” What IOI Has Been Doing


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