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IO Interactive Unveils James Bond’s Origin in 007: First Light

IO Interactive’s first trailer reveals a 26-year-old Bond honing his skills with stealth, social infiltration, an arsenal of gadgets

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The silhouette of James Bond in 007 First Light

Overview

  • 007: First Light focuses on a 26-year-old Bond learning to weaponize his natural charm and recklessness as he trains toward double-0 agency.
  • A debut trailer showcases the game’s blend of stealth, social infiltration and interactive set-piece action across driving, combat, and conversational scenarios.
  • IO Interactive has retooled its Hitman engine to support hand-to-hand fights, vehicle sequences, and a more front-foot gameplay style.
  • The studio is collaborating with Amazon MGM Studios and EON Productions and aims for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC.
  • While IOI has not confirmed casting, Patrick Gibson is widely speculated to portray Bond and Mads Mikkelsen will reprise Le Chiffre in an Elusive Target for Hitman: World of Assassination.