James Bond Returns in 007: First Light Video Game, Launching May 27

The wait for a new James Bond gaming adventure is officially over. IO Interactive, the developer behind the Hitman franchise, will launch the highly anticipated title 007: First Light. This third-person narrative action-adventure marks the legendary British superspy's return to consoles and PC for the first time since 2012, offering a fresh, reimagined origin story for 007.

007 First Light Pre-Order and Availability

007: First Light will launch on May 27 and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. IO Interactive has confirmed that a release for the Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled for later in the summer. Early access is available now. "Last chance to get a free Deluxe Edition and start your James Bond re-imagined origin story right now. 007 First Light is scheduled to launch on May 27, 2026, pre-order now and get a free deluxe upgrade," the company stated.

007 First Light Gameplay and Mission Details

007: First Light steps away from established film lore and presents a new origin story, focusing on a young, newly recruited James Bond. Portrayed by Irish actor Patrick Gibson, this early-career Bond is still finding his footing in the MI6 spy program. The main campaign follows Bond and his fellow agents as they hunt down Agent 009, who has gone rogue. Bond receives support from his boss M, played by Priyanga Burford.

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This global pursuit takes Bond to exotic and dangerous locales, including the Carpathian Mountains, the black markets of Aleph, and more. The game also features the villain Bawma, portrayed by musician and actor Lenny Kravitz.

The developers at IO Interactive have built 007: First Light around four core gameplay systems, offering players a comprehensive spy fantasy:

Observation-based elements: Bond must carefully observe his environment to eavesdrop on conversations, pickpocket key items, and uncover environmental clues that reveal objectives.
Instinctive actions: Missions demand swift, instinctive decision-making. Players will need to use environmental traps and bluff their way past suspicious guards.
Gadgets: Bond will have access to Q's inventions, including classic tools for hacking, lock cutting, and quiet takedowns. Gadgets include a special Q-Watch, a pen, a lighter, a phone, and earphones.
Stealth and aggression: The game encourages players to use both subtle stealth and open aggression.

For those seeking an even greater challenge, 007: First Light introduces the Tactical Simulation (TacSim) mode, focused on intense replayability. While the first two TacSim missions are available early, the full mode unlocks only after players complete the main story campaign.