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James Bond's '007 First Light' Is Already The Spy Video Game I've Sorely Missed

'First Light' marks the return of a genre that's been missing in action for years, and we couldn't be more excited.

Inverse

007 First Light Collector's Edition is $300, and there isn't enough nostalgia in the world to convince me that Golden Gun is worth it unless it literally transforms me into Christopher Lee

Hitman dev IO Interactive serves up a lush but pricey James Bond Collector's Edition

GamesRadar

First Bond Game In A Decade Seeks Licence To Thrill

Developing the first James Bond video game in over a decade has felt like returning "back home" for IO Interactive, the Danish studio known for its own globe-trotting agent fantasy series "Hitman".

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007 First Light is the first time IO Interactive has taken on an outside project, but CEO Hakan Abrak isn't worried: 'We're able to stand on the shoulders of ourselves'

IO Interactive made new animation, combat, and music systems just for First Light.

PC Gamer

IO Interactive stuck with a young Bond for 007 First Light because it wanted to make 'something for the gamers'

"I certainly hope a few people will be surprised."

PC Gamer

"Everyone knows GoldenEye, it's a legendary game": 007 First Light boss says his goal is to make an all-timer James Bond game, even if the result is "very different" to Hitman

Gamescom 2025 | IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak explains how the studio tackled James Bond's origin story

GamesRadar

007 First Light's opening mission was enough to convince me that I have to play this game, if only for IO's newer, younger Bond

I wish I could pick up a shotgun like that.

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007 First Light will focus on Bond’s origin story and character, with no shortage of cinematic action

Tight action, a strong story, and maximum cinema—these will be the core tenets of 007 First Light.

Destructoid

007 First Light is more than just Hitman: James Bond edition, and I'm over any fears I might have had that IO couldn't deliver

Gamescom 2025 | IO Interactive is reaching beyond its known quantities, but it looks to be paying off

GamesRadar

007 First Light dev confirms 'there are distinct differences' from the Hitman series and calls the Bond game 'a clear succession of our skill set and our ambition'

IO Interactive has revealed more about 007 First Light, including the "distinct differences" between the Bond game and its Hitman series.

TechRadar

IOI is planning on adding a wide variety of accessibility options to 007 First Light, says dev – 'It is super, super important for us'

IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light will offer accessibility options so that the game can be playable to as many people as possible.

TechRadar

I’ve been up close with 007 First Light, and its cinematic action, excellent acting, and Bond-film bombast have convinced me that it’s going to be worthy of the James Bond pantheon

007 First Light is channeling the best of the franchise and already has all the makings of a fantastic, cinematic globe-trotting secret agent adventure.

TechRadar

The Next James Bond Video Game '007 First Light' Release Window, Story, Trailer, And Gameplay Details

'007 First Light,' once known as 'Project 007,' is getting closer to release. Here's everything we know about IO Interactive's James Bond stealth game so far.

Inverse

007 First Light's special State of Play is promising a gameplay deep dive – here's what I'm hoping to see, and how you can catch the show

A special State of Play has been announced for this week, which will offer a new look at IO Interactive's next game, 007 First Light.

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Huge Bond 007 reveal to be streamed online this week

We'll find out more on the debut of an all-new James Bond tomorrow...

Player One

'007 First Light' Showcase Expected for Sept. 3 State of Play Event

Sony is hosting a new State of Play event that will be focusing on IO Interactive's 007 First Light this September 3.

GamesRadar

007 First Light is getting its own dedicated PlayStation State of Play this week, with "over 30 minutes of gameplay" including James Bond's "first mission as an MI6 recruit"

It'll be taking place on September 3

TechRadar

‘The reception was very heartwarming’ – IO Interactive marketing director goes beyond the 007 First Light trailer

We visit IO Interactive’s Brighton offices to learn more about the studio’s upcoming Bond origin story, 007 First Light.

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The Guardian - UK

Meet the new James Bond: how 007 First Light earned its licence to thrill

While the future of the film franchise remains in flux, the developer of the forthcoming video game reveals how it pitched its origin story to Eon Productions, and reinvented the character for a new era

GamesRadar

"Don't make him a killing machine!": Hitman developer IO Interactive got the James Bond gig because its games are more about creativity and stealth than shooting

Just because he has a license to kill doesn't mean he needs to go overboard

TechRadar

'Coming soon': IO Interactive issues update on fixes for Hitman performance problems on Nintendo Switch 2

IO Interactive says that performance fixes are on the way for Hitman on Nintendo Switch 2.

PC Gamer

IO Interactive CEO estimates that Hitman 3 only cost a fifth of Hitman 2016's budget because the studio was brave enough to stop making new bathrooms for every game: 'I swore never to do more new toilets'

How close is anyone really looking at the bathroom fixtures anyway?

GamesRadar

007 First Light could feature live-service missions in the vein of Hitman, as IO Interactive teases "you could expect that we'll be applying some of our learnings from World of Assassination to Bond"

Maybe costume DLC to make him become Robbie Williams instead of just looking like him

Tom’s Guide

I've played 8 Nintendo Switch 2 launch games — here's the best one you (probably) skipped but really should buy now

Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition brings the acclaimed action-stealth game to Switch 2, and it's absolutely packed with content.

Player One

'007 First Light' Developer Teases Game's Upcoming Bond Villain, But Will It Be a Familiar One?

Developers tease James Bond's villain for the game 007 First Light, and it may be someone you did not expect.

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