007 First Light has now been fully revealed, with a trailer that shows off gameplay as well as some of the cast. From the looks of things, this will be a third-person action game that blends gadgets, gunplay, and vehicular carnage with an original story based on the novels of Ian Fleming.
After being teased for years, 007 First Light was finally revealed at a Sony State of Play event. We got to see young Bond in action, as well as iconic characters like M, Q, and Moneypenny. At present, the actor behind Bond hasn’t been officially confirmed, with The Walking Dead’s Lennie James being the only confirmed cast member so far. Regardless, it looks like the team at IO is set on crafting an original Bond story, with the globe-trotting agent portrayed as a loose canon in his mid twenties.
Here’s everything we know about 007: First Light so far, including a look at gameplay, and some key details on platforms and a release year. As we receive news on the upcoming game, this page will be updated.
007 First Light: cut to the chase
- What is it? A James Bond game from the developer of Hitman
- When can I play it? 2026
- What can I play it on? PS5, XSX|S, PC, Switch 2
007 First Light platforms
007 First Light will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch 2 and PC. This has now all been confirmed, along with the news that the game will come out sometime in 2026.
007 First Light story
007 First Light follows a 26 year old James Bond as he goes from training as a Navy air crewman, to MI6. He’s tasked with tracking down 009, who has gone rogue. We follow Bond in his first missions, as he undergoes training as an agent, under the supervision of his mentor Greenway.
That’s all we know about the story so far, though we do know that the story will take us from snowy mountains to sun-drenched beaches. A true globetrotting adventure awaits!
007 First Light gameplay
We’ve seen a few snippets of 007: First Light gameplay as part of the reveal trailer. It looks like the game will be an action stealth title, with more of an emphasis on action than the Hitman series. There’s plenty of gadgets though, including distraction tools, a laser watch, and more, so things should be feeling very classic Bond indeed.
After a brief look at a rocket powered dirt bike, we’re introduced to James Bond’s car, which looks to be a classic Aston Martin. There’s other vehicles too, including a huge truck at one point, so there’s sure to be a lot of driving missions involved. Third person shooting makes up the rest of what we’ve seen, with Bond firing pistols quickly while on the run through collapsing levels.
007 First Light trailers
The first proper trailer for 007: First Light was unveiled on June 4, 2025. It’s three minutes long, introducing a young Bond as he goes from the Navy to MI6. He’s shown to be a bit of a hothead, though a capable one at that. We know that he’ll be off to track down a rogue agent, and that he’ll have plenty of gadgets at his disposal.
So far, IO Interactive has provided us with two teaser trailers for Project 007 (now 007 First Light). They’re not much to go on, but it’s always charming to see a new take on the classic James Bond opening sequence.
007 First Light news
007: First Light gameplay deep-dive incoming!
There’s a State of Play event airing September 3, 2025, focusing entirely on 007: First Light. There’s set to be 30 minutes of gameplay, and commentary from the developer.
IO Interactive has announced that its new James Bond game is officially called 007 First Light
To celebrate 25 years of the Hitman franchise, the first IOI Showcase will air online and in-person on June 6 at 6 PM PDT / 2 AM BST and provide new details for IOI’s franchises, including Hitman, Mindseye, and 007 First Light.
The event will be livestreamed from Los Angeles on IOI’s Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok channels and feature exclusive trailers, announcements, gameplay demos, and a live Q&A with key figures from IO Interactive, Build A Rocket Boy, and more.
New Bond game could be the start of a trilogy
Speaking in an interview with IGN, IO Interactive boss Hakan Abrak shared some details on the upcoming Project 007 game. He revealed: “It’s completely beginning and becoming a story, hopefully for a big trilogy out there in the future,”
IO Interactive hires audio director for Project 007
Making an official announcement on the developer’s website, IO Interactive has announced that its hired a new audio director, Dominic Vega. Having previously worked on big names like League of Legends, Ratchet and Clank: Nexus, and Just Cause 4, Vega stated:
“I don’t think there are many sound palettes as iconic as the James Bond universe. It’s one of my favorite soundtracks of all time. Working on such an iconic franchise with IOI, and the audio team here is incredibly exciting.”
We’re thrilled to welcome Dominic Vega to the team as the Audio Director for Project 007. “Working on such an iconic franchise with IOI and the audio team here is incredibly exciting.” says Vega.Full announcement: https://t.co/IMcRye9flL pic.twitter.com/d8ipXUwhWpJune 15, 2022
Project 007 featured in the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal event
After announcing Hitman: World of Assassination for Nintendo Switch 2, IO Interactive then revealed that Project 007 will also be coming to the new platform. A brief teaser trailer was shown, and no further details given.
Don’t expect familiar actors to return
At the moment, further details on the project are few and far between, but an interview with IO Interactive’s studio director did reveal that the upcoming game won’t be based on any of the actors featured in the film series. Hakan Abrak described how his team “have been allowed to make [their] own digital Bond, which will not lean on a Bond actor.”