007 First Light – everything we know so far

• February 28, 2023

007 First Light may not have been fully revealed yet, but there is a lot to look forward to from the upcoming James Bond game from IO Interactive. We don’t have a lot of information regarding a release date, but we know we’ll be hearing more very soon.

So far, we’ve only had two short teaser trailers that doesn’t show any gameplay, but the official website confirms that the story is about James Bond’s origins and it’ll be “completely original”. That means IO Interactive won’t be borrowing stories from previous James Bond movies or books. That said, we also know for a fact that Project 007 doesn’t feature actors from the films.

As a whole, 007 First Light is keeping its cards close to its chest when it comes to gameplay. We can almost certainly expect gunslinging in some form, but the precise details have yet to be revealed. We could be in for some classic first-person action in the vein of Goldeneye 007 for the N64. Alternatively, IO Interactive might opt for some third-person stealth mechanics in the tradition of their much-celebrated Hitman series. But, speculation aside, here’s what we know so far.

007 First Light: cut to the chase

• What is it? A James Bond game from the developer of Hitman
• When can I play it? TBC
• What can I play it on? TBC

007 First Light potential platforms

HITMAN World of Assassination – Signature Edition/Project 007 [Nintendo Direct | Nintendo Switch 2] – YouTube

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There are no official details about when we can expect 007 First Light. Given we know that IO Interactive is still pulling together its development team, it could be a good while before the new James Bond title sees the light of day. Interestingly, the game was showcased during the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal event, so we now have one confirmed platform at least.

For now, we can also probably expect to see it launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, but we don’t know definitively. Given the seemingly far out release date, it seems unlikely that it’ll come to Xbox One or PS4.

007 First Light trailer

So far, IO Interactive has only 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.

Project 007 – Teaser Trailer – YouTube

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007 First Light news

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.”

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.”

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007 First Light may not have been fully revealed yet, but there is a lot to look forward to from the upcoming James Bond game from IO Interactive. We don’t have a lot of information regarding a release date, but we know we’ll be hearing more very soon. So far,…