007 First Light launches in 2026

007 First Light will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2026, developer IO Interactive announced.

“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,” said IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak in a press release. “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.”

Here is an overview of the game, via IO Interactive:

About

Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6’s training program, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.

After a heroic act, young Naval air crewman James Bond is offered to join the newly revived Double 0 program. But when a mission to stop a rogue agent ends in tragedy, he must join forces with his reluctant mentor Greenway to expose a deep conspiracy and stop a looming coup at the heart of the State.

Key Features

• Become 007 – Discover a new standalone, re-imagined James Bond origin story, and the events that lead an audacious young hero to become the best MI6 agent.
• A Thrilling Espionage Adventure – Embark on missions in breathtaking locations, drive iconic vehicles, and dive into a cinematic adventure in pursuit of a rogue agent who’s always one step ahead.
• Spying, Your Way – Go silent or go loud. Whether fighting with fists or firepower, using gadgets to infiltrate, or bluffing your way past guards, the approach is entirely up to you.
• Welcome to MI6 – Test your skills and replay your favorite missions with additional modifiers, for endless espionage fun!

Watch a new trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

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