James Bond Makes His Return to Video Games with the Reveal of 007 First Light

Developer and publisher IO Interactive, along with Amazon MGM Studios, have officially revealed 007 First Light, the first mainstream James Bond game in years. 007 First Light is a story-driven action-adventure game featuring a standalone original, re-imagined origin story of a young James Bond. IO Interactive is known for releasing the HITMAN franchise, so the studio comes with plenty of experience in making open-world, stealthy titles.

007 First Light is a unique and standalone original story in which you will step into the shoes of a young James Bond. During his early age, Bond is a promising yet rebellious Royal Navy air crewman who is recruited into M16. Boasting sharp instincts and heroism in combat, he manages to get admitted into the agency’s rigorous training program for the once-revered and newly resurrected elite 00 section. This is the first time that players will get a chance to experience Bond’s ascent at M16 from a young 26-year-old recruit into a fully-fledged spy.

Check out the Official Reveal Trailer for 007 First Light:

The trailer does a good job of showcasing a little bit of story, vehicles, and gadgets that will be part of the game. The game will immerse you in the dangerous and exotic world of espionage captured in James Bond films. You will travel across the world as James Bond, coming face-to-face with allies and enemies, and choose how to tackle each scenario. Hakan Abrak, CEO of IO Interactive, comments:

With 25 years of experience in creating captivating action-adventure games with the HITMAN franchise, our studio has been energized with this monumental opportunity in harnessing that expertise in bringing 007 back to video games. We’re pouring our energy and passion for the franchise into creating a cinematic adventure that pushes the boundaries of what a James Bond game can be, while telling a fresh, new story. We can’t wait for players and fans to discover an experience tailor-made for them.

It is natural that we will find some similarities between IO Interactive’s previous HITMAN titles and the new James Bond game. 007 First Light will blend the studio’s signature stealth and action gameplay mechanics with the world of Bond and M16. It is a third-person action-adventure game that is also similar to that of HITMAN. As James Bond, you will decide how to utilize your unique set of skills in combat, relationships, and the latest in Q’s technological gadgetry in your ascent to becoming 007. Along the way, you will meet some familiar faces like M, Q, and Moneypenny and some new faces like Bond’s new mentor John Greenway, the mysterious Isola, and plenty of villains.

007 First Light is slated for release on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon. It will also release across all consoles, including PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Depending on your preference, you can add the game to your wishlist on your favorite platform. If you head over to IO Interactive’s website and create an account, you can receive an exclusive in-game item for the game’s launch, along with additional rewards in the future. 007 First Light will arrive in 2026 across all platforms.