"It's been over a decade since the last major 007 video game, and longer still since the last good one. So there's a lot of buzz around IO Interactive's upcoming 007 First Light. But this isn't another first-person shooter trying to chase after the beloved N64 GoldenEye. Instead, IOI is making something very different than most other Bond games, and that has many fans, myself included, intrigued. Could this be the first Bond game to truly nail the vibe? Hopefully so."
"007 First Light is a new third-person action-adventure game starring James Bond, from Hitman developers IO Interactive. It isn't connected to any of the past Bond games or movies. Instead, First Light acts as an origin story for the famous super spy, revealing how he first got noticed by MI6 and his early missions with the group. Nope! This time around, Bond is played by actor Patrick Gibson. No past Bond actor is returning for First Light. This is a completely new story inspired by the original Bond novels, although I also expect some nods to past games and movies to be included, as any legacy IP content in 2026 is legally required to do so."
007 First Light is a third-person action-adventure game developed by IO Interactive that serves as an origin story for James Bond, showing how he first attracted MI6's attention and detailing his early missions. The game features Patrick Gibson as Bond and is a standalone narrative not tied to previous Bond films or games. First Light launches March 27, 2026, with digital pre-orders granting 24-hour early access and a premium Golden Gun edition available for collectors. The game releases on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2, will not appear on last-gen consoles, and is single-player only.
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