Overview
- IO Interactive released the second episode of its Beyond the Light series, focusing on narrative intent, performance capture, and character artistry rather than new gameplay footage.
- Narrative and cinematics director Martin Emborg and lead character artist Beatrice Harty outline how story, cinematics, and design intersect to create expressive, believable characters.
- Patrick Gibson is confirmed as James Bond, with Noemie Nakai as Agent Roth, Kiera Lester as Moneypenny, and the role of Q portrayed by a newly announced cast member.
- Developers discuss a more talkative early-career Bond suited to the medium, with Moneypenny reimagined as a field analyst providing real-time support in his earpiece.
- 007 First Light is slated to launch on May 27, 2026 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC following a prior delay from March.