007: First Light gets March 2026 release date

IO Interactive unveiled extensive gameplay footage for 007: First Light during Sony’s State of Play on September 3, 2025, confirming the James Bond origin story will launch on March 27, 2026 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The Hitman developer showcased over 30 minutes of gameplay from the third-person action-adventure title, which features a wholly original Bond experience built from the ground up using IO Interactive’s Glacier engine.playstation

The gameplay demonstration highlighted two key missions: a covert operation at a high-stakes chess tournament in Slovakia and an infiltration of a lavish gala in Kensington, London. The presentation revealed the game’s “Creative Approach” system, allowing players to choose between stealth, combat, or hybrid approaches to complete objectives.playstation

Gameplay Features and Cast Revealed

During the State of Play presentation, IO Interactive detailed several core gameplay mechanics that define Bond’s abilities in the field. Spycraft allows players to eavesdrop on conversations, pickpocket keycards, and gather environmental clues. The Instinct system serves as Bond’s natural aptitude, functioning as a limited resource that players can use to lure enemies, bluff past suspicious guards, or enhance combat precision.playstation

The development team confirmed that Patrick Gibson, known for “Dexter: Original Sin,” will voice James Bond, leading an ensemble cast that includes Priyanka Burford as M, Alastair Mackenzie as Q, Kiera Lester as Miss Moneypenny, Lennie James as Bond’s mentor John Greenway, and Noemie Nakai as Miss Roth.ign

Pre-Order Options and Collector’s Edition

The game will be available in multiple editions, with the standard version priced at $69.99. Digital pre-orders include 24 hours of early access and a free upgrade to the Deluxe Edition, which features four exclusive outfits, weapon skins, and gadget customizations. The most notable offering is the $299.99 Legacy Edition, which includes a replica Golden Gun figurine with stand, secret compartment, certificate of authenticity, and exclusive in-game content including a Golden Gun weapon skin and Obsidian Gold Suit.ign

According to IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak, the team is “building a wholly original James Bond experience from the ground up, one that blends the sharp tension of espionage with the bold spectacle the franchise is known for”. The game represents the studio’s first major project since completing the World of Assassination trilogy, applying their expertise in stealth-based gameplay to the Bond franchise after a five-year development period since the initial announcement in 2020.nintendolife