What if you became James Bond for the duration of a video game? 007 First Light, a game centered on the iconic British spy, is developed and published by IO Interactive and lands on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2 and via Amazon Games from May 27, 2026. This new title offers a fresh take on the 007 agent, at a time when the future of the character on the big screen remains up in the air since the end of the Daniel Craig era.
IO Interactive, the studio behind the famous Hitman license, wants to take us on an adventure. This time, players take on the role of the world's most famous spy. The game takes us back to the origins of the James Bond saga, as the 26-year-old secret agent attempts to obtain his 00 status, the famous license to kill... You start out as a naval aircrew member, then are thrust into MI6's most intense program after a brave act, under the supervision of Agent Greenway. The game is being developed in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios.
The ultimate villain in this story is none other than Lenny Kravitz, better known for his music than for his supervillain exploits. The artist takes on the role of Bawma, a brand-new character who controls the black market across the western hemisphere.
On the casting side,Patrick Gibson, known for his roles in Dexter: Original Sin and The OA, has officially confirmed his participation in 007 First Light, taking on the role of James Bond. He has also revealed the team responsible for the voices and performance capture. Fans of the saga will recognize the essential M, played by Priyanga Burford, Q, played by Alastair Mackenzie, and Miss Moneypenny, played by Kiera Lester. The game will also introduce new faces, including John Greenway, Bond's mentor, played by Lennie James (Fear the Walking Dead, Save Me), and Miss Roth, played by Noemie Nakai.
And the gameplay is based on a Creative Approach that gives players the freedom to choose their style: discreet infiltration, direct action or improvisation.Espionage allows you to listen, observe and gather information, whileInstinct offers a tactical resource for trapping opponents, bluffing in the event of detection or improving your accuracy in combat.
Q's gadgets enrich each mission, opening up new possibilities for hacking, lock-picking or diversion, and evolve as you progress. The combat system combines spectacular close-quarter combat, long-distance shooting and climbing, for fluid, personal confrontations that are true to the James Bond universe.
While you're waiting for its release, you can sharpen your shooting skills by replaying the Hitman saga, from the same studio.
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