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IO Interactive Previews Action-Driven Origin Story in 007 First Light

IO Interactive highlights how its 2026 debut will center on a younger Bond’s journey with varied spy gadgets

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The silhouette of James Bond in 007 First Light

Overview

  • The game tells an original origin story following a 26-year-old James Bond as he earns his double-0 status
  • Developers have shifted from Hitman’s stealth focus to deliver cinematic action set pieces, hand-to-hand combat and driving sequences
  • Gadgets will enable multiple mission approaches, blending IOI’s systemic design with spectacle moments
  • New takes on franchise icons include M, Q and Moneypenny alongside handler John Greenway, played by Lennie James
  • 007 First Light is scheduled for 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, and Patrick Gibson is widely believed to voice Bond though IOI has not confirmed casting