Sony has just held a State of Play for 007 First Light, showcasing a lot of new gameplay and game mechanics. They also shared a little about who’s who, with the actors starring in the game being revealed. Finally, they also shared the release date, and it’s sooner than you think.
007 First Light Cast
- Patrick Gibson – James Bond
- Lennie James – Greenway
- Priyanga Burforf – M
- Alastair McKenzie – Q
- Kiera Lester – Moneypenny
- Noémie Nakai – Ms. Roth
I got to check out 007 First Light at Gamescom last month, and the demo seen today was the same one I got to check out. I came away pretty pleased with what I saw, saying “I can’t think of a better pairing of developer and franchise than the team at IO Interactive and James Bond. They’ve brought everything they’ve learned from the fantastic Hitman series, and after checking out the mechanics, gameplay and open-ended level design that the team have in store for us with 007 First Light, I’ve come away feeling that this is going to be a match made in heaven.“
Per the developers:
“Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6’s training program, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy. After a heroic act, young Naval air crewman James Bond is offered to join the newly revived Double 0 program. But when a mission to stop a rogue agent ends in tragedy, he must join forces with his reluctant mentor Greenway to expose a deep conspiracy and stop a looming coup at the heart of the State.“
BECOME 007
- Discover a new standalone, re-imagined James Bond origin story, and the events that lead an audacious young hero to become the best MI6 agent.
A THRILLING ESPIONAGE ADVENTURE
- Embark on missions in breathtaking locations, drive iconic vehicles, and dive into a cinematic adventure in pursuit of a rogue agent who’s always one step ahead.
SPYING, YOUR WAY
- Go silent or go loud. Whether fighting with fists or firepower, using gadgets to infiltrate, or bluffing your way past guards, the approach is entirely up to you.
007 First Light releases March 27th 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
