Here Comes '007: First Light'

The 007 First Light State of Play is about to begin, offering an extended preview of developer IO Interactive's vision for the next James Bond video game.

IO Interactive, the studio behind Hitman, and Sony have announced that September 2025's State of Play will be a 30-minute deep dive into gameplay. The presentation will center on Bond's inaugural MI6 mission, with a PlayStation.Blog post hinting at highlights like high-speed car chases, stealth sequences, and explosive shootouts.

While the core of the presentation will dissect the upcoming James Bond game, IGN will be covering all the key details. If you miss the live broadcast or are catching up later, you can find a complete rundown of everything announced at the 007 First Light State of Play right here.

007 First Light Announces March 2026 Release Date

007 First Light, IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond game, is set to release March 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. https://t.co/vwCLNHI70v pic.twitter.com/AjmnsXOoih

— IGN (@IGN) September 3, 2025

IO Interactive concluded its State of Play by revealing that 007 First Light will launch on March 27, 2026. This narrows down the previously announced 2026 window, placing the game's release just over six months away. Players can look forward to picking it up on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Patrick Gibson Confirmed as James Bond in 007 First Light

Following substantial fan speculation, Patrick Gibson, star of *Dexter: Original Sin*, has officially confirmed his role as James Bond in IO's 007 First Light. The actor made a surprise appearance during the State of Play to announce his casting and introduce key supporting characters. These include Lennie James as Greenway, Priyanga Burford as M, Alastair Mackenzie as Q, Kiera Lester as Moneypenny, and Noémie Nakai as Ms. Roth.

Resourcefulness is Key as James Bond Hunts 009

007 First Light's development by the Hitman team was evident in today's gameplay showcase. While tracking a suspicious bellhop, James Bond is shown using his environment creatively to bypass security.

Players will need to scale buildings, move stealthily through gardens, distract guards by starting small fires, and employ other clever tactics to complete their objectives. Mission tools like a smoke device and a high-tech scanner watch will also assist, with IO encouraging a mix of classic stealth and Bond's trademark persuasive charm to navigate complex situations.

Taking the Wheel as 007

James Bond and thrilling car chases go hand-in-hand. During the State of Play, IO Interactive provided a closer look at how it plans to translate this iconic action into 007 First Light. The driving segment demonstrates how players, as the new MI6 recruit, will dodge obstacles and perform cinematic maneuvers while in pursuit of a target.

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