007 First Light will tell James Bond’s origin story and finally put a new face on the iconic character

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Today, it’s officially revealed that the studio behind the popular Hitman series, IO Interactive, has named their upcoming James Bond game as “007 First Light,” previously known as “Project 007.” So far, we don’t know much about this game, with only a few teaser trailers released and no gameplay shown. Interestingly, it made an unexpected appearance during the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation last month. In conjunction with today’s title announcement, IO Interactive also shared a new teaser image and hinted at more unveilings this weekend during Summer Game Fest.

IO Interactive’s James Bond game has a title: 007 First Light

In simple terms, both IO Interactive and the Project 007 social media platforms have announced some exciting news. On the updated 007 First Light page, they’ve used the hashtag “#EarnTheNumber” which suggests that this new game, being developed by the Hitman team, will be a prequel or origin story for James Bond. The character we all know as 007 is where the story leads in this game. The title “First Light” seems to reinforce this narrative, but let’s hope it doesn’t compromise the gameplay.

The notion of playing a game based on James Bond’s backstory sounds thrilling, as far as I know, this angle hasn’t been delved into in movies or games before. What intrigues me about the possibility of IO Interactive developing a James Bond game is how they might translate the mechanics from Hitman to offer players diverse ways to approach missions and objectives. I hope that if the character of James Bond is relatively inexperienced in this game, it won’t limit the player’s enjoyment or creativity, allowing them to use gadgets and create stunning moments. Given their track record, IO Interactive seems well-equipped to handle such a project.

IO Interactive has revealed that they will be hosting their inaugural IOI Showcase on June 6th, coinciding with the Summer Game Fest presentation, starting at 6:00 PM PDT. The accompanying image features 007 First Light alongside Hitman: World of Assassination and MindsEye – a project by Build A Rocket Boy, published and developed by IO Interactive, with plans for release on June 10th. With this event, fans of the studio can anticipate an abundance of thrilling updates and announcements.

IO Interactive finds itself in a captivating predicament with this undertaking. The last James Bond film featuring Daniel Craig’s portrayal of the character was “No Time To Die,” which was released in 2021. As of now, no announcement has been made regarding another film or who will step into the role of the legendary character next. If IO Interactive unveils their casting decision this week, it would offer long-time fans an answer to a question that’s been on their minds for years: who will play James Bond in future movies. Of course, it’s likely that a different actor will take on the role eventually, but everyone will still be intrigued to discover who it is and how the fanbase reacts.

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2025-06-02 23:02