007 First Light: a game about the origins of James Bond will be released in 2026

IO Interactive, creators of the Hitman series, are working on a 007 First Light game. It will tell the story of how James Bond became Agent 00. The project was unveiled at Sony’s State of Play presentation and will be released in 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2.

James Bond’s journey to becoming Agent 00

007 First Light focuses on James Bond before he became Agent 007. The protagonist is a Royal Navy sailor who is recruited by British intelligence. Players will see his training, participation in operations and the first mission in the status of Agent 00. The trailer also shows the antagonist number 009, who may be the main antagonist in the story.

The creators note that the story is completely original. Unlike previous Bond games, there will be no movie or book adaptations. By the way, IOI is relying on its own approach and the experience gained from creating Hitman.

At the same time, IOI is also relying on the experience gained from creating Hitman.

Gameplay and features of 007 First Light

The game will offer stealth, hand-to-hand combat, shooting, and gadget work from Q. Of course, missions will take place in different countries. By the way, according to the developers, players will be given a choice of tactics and variation of passing. This will be a full-fledged spy action game with an emphasis on plot and freedom of action.

Gameplay of 007 First Light will be shown in the summer of 2025. The game will be the first project in the James Bond universe that covers his journey to becoming a famous agent.

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