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IO Interactive Unveils '007 First Light' Featuring Patrick Gibson as Bond

Featuring classic MI6 allies and a new mentor figure, the 2026 prequel game traces Bond’s rise to Double-O status alongside fan speculation that Gibson could take on the film role.

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Overview

  • The trailer released June 6 offers an action-driven origin story of a 26-year-old Bond fresh out of the Royal Navy on his first mission to earn Double-O status.
  • Patrick Gibson, known for his portrayal of young Dexter Morgan, is confirmed as the voice of James Bond in the standalone game.
  • The narrative features MI6 stalwarts M, Q and Moneypenny with Lennie James debuting as mentor figure John Greenaway.
  • Scheduled for 2026, the game will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
  • With no studio confirmation to date, social media speculation has intensified over Gibson possibly succeeding Daniel Craig in the film franchise.