007 First Light: IO Interactive’s James Bond Game Set to Debut This Week
It’s shaping up to be a huge week for gamers, especially fans of stealth and spy action. IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman: World of Assassination series, is finally ready to reveal more about its new James Bond game. The upcoming title, now officially named 007 First Light, is expected to make its full debut during the IOI Showcase happening this Friday, June 6, at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST.
While the teaser image was first shared through a newly launched social media account, the official announcement promises "never-before-seen footage" in the showcase. And that’s not all. The game might also make a second appearance during Summer Game Fest's Opening Night Live, hosted by Geoff Keighley, which kicks off a few hours earlier at 3 PM PST.
#EarnTheNumber in 007 First Light, a new game by @iointeractive. Mission brief is headed your way soon. Stay tuned for more information.#007FirstLight pic.twitter.com/Zk46IqHQfb
— 007 First Light (@007GameIOI) June 2, 2025
IO Interactive is keeping most of the details tightly under wraps. On both the official website and the placeholder “Project 007” page, there’s not much to see aside from that teaser image. But what they have shared is already enough to spark excitement.
007 First Light is not a remake or reboot. Instead, it offers an entirely new origin story for the world’s most iconic secret agent. Players will get the chance to step into the shoes of James Bond and experience how he earns his "00" status. That’s a big promise from IO, but if there’s any studio that can pull off something with the elegance, precision, and thrill of a Bond story, it’s the one that made Hitman into a modern classic.
There's also anticipation around how this game will perform on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, which is reportedly one of its target platforms. If 007 First Light manages to bring top-tier visuals and gameplay to Nintendo’s new console, it could set the tone for other AAA titles heading that way.
With the official reveal just days away, all eyes are on IO Interactive to show what they've been cooking up. For Bond fans and stealth lovers alike, this could be one of the most exciting announcements of the year.
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