007: First Light, the forthcoming James Bond video game developed by IO Interactive (known for their work on Hitman), marks a significant return for the iconic secret agent in his own title after a long hiatus. Notably, MGM, the studio behind Bond, made only one specific demand during the production process of this game.
As the passionate gamer I am, I was thrilled to hear IO Interactive’s franchise director, Jonathan Lacaille, share with VGC that they’ve been quite receptive to their innovative approach towards Bond. Interestingly, one thing he mentioned was a clear request: “Keep him away from being a killing machine.” This intriguing statement has only fueled my anticipation for the fresh perspective IO Interactive is bringing to this iconic character.
Lacaille remembered that every suggestion we made was taken into account. There were hardly any flat-out rejections, instead, suggestions like, ‘Yes, but let’s try this approach instead,’ which made the process extremely collaborative. Plus, they had extensive experience with the franchise, so their input was invaluable and it was a pleasure to have them actively engaged in the project. I’m confident they found it an enjoyable journey too.
As a devoted fan, I’m excitedly speculating that the CEO of IO Interactive, Hakan Abrak, has subtly suggested that 007 First Light could adopt a live-service model similar to Hitman, by delivering fresh missions for Bond post-launch.
In a recent example, the game Hitman: World of Assassination featured a scenario similar to this when Mads Mikkelsen reappeared as LeChiffre from the initial Daniel Craig James Bond film, Casino Royale. This particular mission, titled Elusive Target, allowed Agent 47 to choose his own method for taking out LeChiffre while ensuring his own survival afterwards.
As a gamer, I can’t wait to dive into 007 First Light, a fresh take on the iconic Bond character that delves into his origin story. This exciting adventure will be available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC in the year 2026, courtesy of IO Interactive.
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