IO Interactive has finally pulled the curtain back on 007 First Light, a third-person action-adventure game about the origin of James Bond.
Revealed during the PlayStation State of Play on January 4, 2025, 007 First Light tells a completely original Bond story developed in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios.
What is 007 First Light about?
It’s IOI’s first outing with Bond, and it’s not connected to any of the movies or actors from the big-screen franchise. Instead, it introduces a younger, rougher Bond, before the tuxedos and martinis.
Set years before Bond becomes the 007 we know, First Light kicks off with a 26-year-old James Bond working as a Navy air crewman.
After a reckless but heroic act of bravery, he’s recruited into MI6’s toughest training program. From there, players will follow Bond’s transformation into an elite secret agent, learning when to shoot, when to sneak, and when to disappear.
“This is Bond as you’ve never seen him before,” IO Interactive said in their official reveal. “A man with sharp instincts, still learning the rules of the spy game.”
The game will feature iconic characters like M, Q, and Moneypenny, plus new faces like Greenway, Bond’s mentor.
IOI is known for its Hitman series, and we expect they’ll bring that same world-class stealth and sandbox gameplay to First Light. Expect a mix of stealth, gadgets, intense combat, and cinematic driving sequences, powered by the studio’s proprietary Glacier engine.
The reveal trailer showed off several globe-trotting locations, from snow-covered peaks to sun-drenched coastlines, promising the exotic flair fans expect from a Bond story.
Platform details & PS5 enhancements
According to the PlayStation Blog, 007 First Light is not only confirmed for PlayStation 5, but will be optimized for PS5 Pro and run at 60FPS in Quality Mode using PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR).
However, it’s not just coming to PlayStation, as IOI’s own website advertises that you can wishlist it on Xbox, Steam, Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is there a release date?
IO Interactive has set a 2026 release window for 007 First Light. More details, including gameplay reveals and story breakdowns, will be shared during the IOI Showcase on June 6, 2025.
You can watch the official reveal trailer and wishlist the game now at ioi.dk/007firstlightgame.
