IO Interactive’s James Bond Game Finally Steps Into the Spotlight
IO Interactive, the studio behind the acclaimed Hitman series, is finally pulling back the curtain on its long-rumored James Bond project. After years of development, the game now has an official name: 007 First Light , and it will be unveiled during the studio’s first-ever showcase event .
The live stream, scheduled for June 6 at 6 PM PDT , will air exclusively on IO Interactive’s official YouTube channel . Fans can expect a deep dive into the new title, along with other exciting reveals from the developer.
“Join us for the first ever IOI SHOWCASE,” the studio announced on social media. “Set your reminders — don’t miss exclusive reveals straight from the team!”
In addition to 007 First Light , the showcase will also feature updates on:
- Hitman World of Assassination
- MindsEye , an upcoming title published by IO Interactive and developed by Build a Rocket Boy
This marks a major milestone for IO Interactive as it steps beyond Hitman and into the world of espionage with one of gaming’s most iconic secret agents.
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Set at the beginning of James Bond’s career as the legendary MI6 operative, 007 First Light will explore his origins through an original story inspired by Ian Fleming’s novels and the iconic James Bond film franchise .
IO Interactive, known for its deep narrative-driven gameplay in titles like Hitman , is aiming high with this project. The studio’s CEO, Hakan Abrak , has already expressed hopes that the game will be successful enough to launch a trilogy , not just a single title.
“I just hope we’ll do a thing that will define James Bond in gaming for years to come,” Abrak said last year. “Not only one game, but that we create a universe for gamers to own for many years to come.”
Although no gameplay footage has been released yet, it’s already confirmed that 007 First Light will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 . It’s also expected to arrive on PC , PlayStation 5 , and Xbox Series X|S , following the studio’s usual multi-platform approach.
Fans are eagerly waiting for more details — especially during the upcoming IOI Showcase.
