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007 First Light is an espionage game based on the legendary James Bond, being developed by IO Interactive! Read on to learn about the game's latest news and developments!
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007 First Light News
2025
November 25
⚫︎ IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak discussed the lessons from Hitman's episodic release, noting that titles with lower replayability per episode, unlike Hitman, must prioritize faster subsequent content releases. The studio will apply these learnings, though their upcoming title 007: First Light will not be episodic.
November 21
⚫︎ During Xbox Partner Preview, 007 First Light revealed that James Bond will drive an Aston Martin Valhalla in the upcoming game. Developer IO Interactive confirmed the game will honour a long line of iconic Bond vehicles,
and it is scheduled for release on March 27, 2026.
September 25
⚫︎ 007 First Light unveiled a new trailer during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 showcase, featuring intense action sequences such as a dramatic plane fall and introducing a new character, Dr. Selina Tan, portrayed by British actress Gemma Chan.
September 13
⚫︎ 007 First Light is not just a simple reskin of IO Interactive's Hitman series. The developers revealed that the team has expanded and now has new set of fresh eyes that will take the game beyond the structure of Hitman.
September 10
⚫︎ 007 First Light will not only tell the story of how James Bond got his 007 codename, but players must also take the journey to earn Bond's iconic theme. Audio and Missions Director Dominic Vega provided some insights regarding the game's music and soundtrack, which dynamically changes depending on players' actions.
September 4
⚫︎ 007 First Light will be priced at $70, while its collector's edition will go for $300. Several online retailers have posted details for the game's Legacy Edition, which includes exclusive physical memorabilias and in-game bonuses.
⚫︎ 007 First Light will be priced at $70, while its collector's edition will go for $300. Several online retailers have posted details for the game's Legacy Edition, which includes exclusive physical memorabilias and in-game bonuses.
⚫︎ The 007 First Light State of Play shared more details about the game's mechanics, including Q Gadgets, melee combat, bluffing, and more.
⚫︎ [007 First Light is set to release on March 27, 2026. Pre-orders are now available, which also offers a free Deluxe Edition upgrade upon purchase.
September 3
⚫︎ The upcoming 007: First Light State of Play will be available through PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels. The 30-minute deep dive will go live on September 3 at 11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET / 8:00 pm CEST.
September 2
⚫︎ PlayStation announced that 007 First Light will have a dedicated State of Play on September 3, 2025. The upcoming presnetation will feature 30 minutes of gameplay and a deep dive on the game's mechanics and lore.
July 16
⚫︎ IO Interactive has revealed that MGM Studios had just one clear guideline for 007: First Light: avoid portraying James Bond as a mindless killing machine. While the request placed certain limits on the game’s direction, the studio noted it wasn’t interested in pursuing that approach anyway.
July 8
⚫︎ IO Interactive has introduced a Wishlist Milestones campaign for its upcoming Bond game, 007: First Light. The initiative encourages players to add the title to their wishlist across platforms, unlocking bonus rewards once community milestones are reached.
⚫︎ IO Interactive’s upcoming Bond title, 007: First Light, has rolled out a wishlist campaign across major platforms. Presented as a mission briefing, the event tasks players with collectively unlocking milestone goals in exchange for digital rewards, including a “top-secret” final prize.
While framed as a community-driven initiative, the campaign has drawn criticism from some fans who view the milestone system as a form of “content locking,” requiring engagement before rewards are revealed.
June 4
⚫︎ IO Interactive officially unveiled 007: First Light during the June 2025 PlayStation State of Play, confirming a 2026 release window. The studio, best known for the Hitman series and the upcoming Mindseye, is developing the title as a third-person action-adventure.
April 4
⚫︎ It’s been five years since Hitman developer and publisher IO Interactive announced that they were working on a James Bond video game. The project, currently known as Project 007, is set to tell an original story serving as Bond’s proper origin.
The most recent update came from IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak, who confirmed that the game remains in active development. Abrak also expressed hopes that, if successful, Project 007 will kick off a trilogy, similar in scope to the studio’s acclaimed Hitman reboot trilogy.
April 2
⚫︎ During the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, IO Interactive’s upcoming James Bond title, Project 007, was officially announced for the platform. The game is being developed by the studio behind the acclaimed Hitman series.
First revealed over four years ago for other platforms, Project 007 promises an original Bond story serving as the character’s origin. However, no new gameplay footage or additional details were shared during the Direct, leaving fans still waiting for a closer look at IO Interactive’s take on the iconic spy.
2024
October 18
⚫︎ IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series, is developing Project 007 with the goal of launching an all-new James Bond trilogy. In a recent interview, CEO Hakan Abrak revealed that the game will introduce a “young Bond,” serving as an origin story rather than adapting existing films.
Abrak expressed the team’s ambition for Project 007 to be more than a standalone title, instead laying the foundation for a trilogy that reimagines the legendary spy for a new generation of players.
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