Overview

• IO Interactive is deep into developing 007 First Light, applying its Hitman-style stealth design to redefine players’ approach to Bond.
• MGM’s sole directive was to prevent over-the-top violence, and the studio has provided iterative feedback rather than wholesale rejections.
• The game offers a standalone James Bond origin narrative that stands apart from prior titles and films.
• 007 First Light is scheduled for release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC in 2026.
• IO Interactive CEO Håkan Abrak has hinted at a live-service framework with post-launch mission drops to sustain player engagement.