007 First Light was unveiled during PlayStation's State of Play event in June 2025, with a scheduled 2026 release. Continue reading for details on the revealed story, gameplay features, and mechanics.
007 First Light Unveiled at PlayStation State of Play June 2025
Scheduled for 2026
IO Interactive officially revealed 007: First Light during PlayStation's June 2025 State of Play, announcing a 2026 release window. The studio behind the Hitman series and upcoming shooter Mindseye is developing this ambitious Bond project.
The third-person action-adventure game will deliver a fresh interpretation of James Bond's origin story, featuring globe-trotting missions, legendary vehicles, and flexible gameplay allowing multiple approaches to objectives.
Designed for PlayStation 5 and optimized for PlayStation 5 Pro, the game will utilize PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution technology for enhanced performance.
A New Take on Bond's Origins
007: First Light presents an original exploration of James Bond's beginnings, casting players as a young recruit evolving into the iconic secret agent. The narrative offers a reinvented perspective on Bond's early career before he became the polished operative we know.
This interpretation introduces the youngest Bond portrayal in franchise history - a impulsive 26-year-old learning espionage's moral complexities. Unlike the established sophisticate, players guide a capable yet untested operative mastering deception and tactical judgment.
The story follows Bond's transition from Royal Navy air crewman to MI6's elite ranks after demonstrating extraordinary potential. Developed alongside Amazon MGM Studios, the standalone narrative provides fresh insight into Bond's formative experiences.
Missions will span exotic global locales from snowy mountains to tropical shores. Alongside familiar characters like M and Q, players will meet new figures including Bond's mentor Greenway.
IO Interactive's Glacier engine powers diverse gameplay blending stealth, combat, vehicular sequences, and innovative gadgets for immersive spy action.
