Finally, after five long years of nothing but silence, IO Interactive is ready to announce its James Bond game. First announced in 2020 as Project 007, the game now officially known as 007 First Light.
IO Interactive revealed the game in a suspenseful social media post last week.
The photograph features a silhouette—presumably Bond—illuminated by one beam. Text states “First Light 007” and the hashtag #EarnTheNumber, which refers to the game’s overarching theme: Bond’s development into 007.
A New Beginning for Bond
In contrast to previous Bond games, 007 First Light isn’t inspired by any film. It’s an original story, beginning with James Bond prior to him becoming the legendary agent. This will be a complete origin story, centred on how Bond gets his license to kill—and his well-known codename.
IOI Hitman fans will identify the studio’s talent for stealth, intrigue, and refined gameplay. With 007 First Light, they are looking to apply that same level of expertise to the MI6 universe.
Big Plans, Bigger Expectations
IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak has lofty goals for this new era. He recently teased that 007 First Light could be the first in a trilogy. But that’s at a price: the Hitman series is on hold while the studio focuses on Bond.
Although the teaser did not provide any gameplay video or story information, many anticipate a full reveal at one of the prominent gaming presentations this week—potentially Summer Game Fest or some other June show.
Platforms and a Surprise Addition
In addition to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, 007 First Light is also coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. This cross-platform launch implies that the studio is aiming for a large player base, and it could indicate scalable performance across platforms.
IO Interactive is being secretive about most of the details but hype for the reveal has been building rapidly. The initial announcement in 2020 created great anticipation, and fans have since waited in eagerly. Now, the wait is nearly over.
With 007 First Light, IOI is not only rebooting Bond—they’re remaking him. The game promises a more mature and personal portrayal of Britain’s most legendary spy. And this time around, players won’t merely be 007; they’ll have to prove it.
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