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007 First Light’ Sets March 27, 2026 Launch After Gameplay Deep Dive

IO Interactive previews a young Bond origin that blends stealth and spectacle to open a new game continuity.

Overview

  • The game will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
  • A roughly 30‑minute State of Play showcase detailed Hitman‑style social stealth, gadget‑driven infiltration, car chases, gunfights, and a plane set piece.
  • Patrick Gibson leads the cast as 007, joined by Priyanga Burford (M), Alastair Mackenzie (Q), Kiera Lester (Moneypenny), Lennie James (John Greenway), and Noemie Nakai (Ms. Roth).
  • Pre‑orders are open with a $300 collector’s edition featuring a mini Golden Gun and a Deluxe upgrade that offers 24 hours of early access plus cosmetic items.
  • Positioned as an origin story pursuing rogue MI6 agent 009, First Light is planned as the start of a potential trilogy and exists in a separate continuity from the film reboot.