We’ve known for a while that IO Interactive, the developer behind the Hitman series, was working on a James Bond game titled 007 First Light. The first trailer released earlier this year, and it came and went without much buzz. This second trailer seems to be more in line with what players expect from the Hitman developer and a proper James Bond game. We get driving shots, hand-to-hand fighting shots, and of course Bond blowing stuff up. All set to the backdrop of the 007 theme. First Light takes place when Bond is still a young recruit in MI6, and not yet a full-fledged spy, and according to Steam, it will be a third-person shooter, but also an immersive sim. This is great news, as it means this won’t be a linear run-and-gun affair, but will afford the player lots of freedom to accomplish mission objectives as they see fit, as a proper immersive sim should. Sounds exciting.

007 First Light is releasing for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on March 27, 2026. Check out the gameplay trailer below:

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.

WELCOME TO MI6

Test your skills and replay your favorite missions with additional modifiers, for endless espionage fun!

[Steam]