05/09/2025
Here's a visual glimpse of 007 First Light—featuring slick environments, gadgets, action-packed chases, and Bond's early days in MI6.
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Overview of 007 First Light
007 First Light is an upcoming action-adventure, stealth game developed and published by Interactive—the studio behind the acclaimed Hitman series. It's a bold new origin story for James Bond, blending espionage, stealth, and cinematic action into a unified experience.
Release Details & Platforms
Scheduled for release on March 27, 2026.
Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Epic).
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inexperienced James Bond—before he becomes 007.
This is a fresh, standalone narrative, not tied to any existing film or actor likeness, though inspired by Ian Fleming's novels.
Familiar characters like M, Q, and Miss Moneypenny return in new forms, alongside new figures such as Bond’s mentor Greenway, and characters like Miss Roth.
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Gameplay & Mechanics
Core gameplay merges stealth tactics (similar to Hitman) with cinematic action, big set pieces, and dynamic environments.
A standout mechanic: a real "License to Kill" system—Bond can only deploy lethal force if he is attacked first.
The game embraces creative freedom—players can choose stealth, gadgets, dialogue, parkour, or full-on action to complete objectives.
Example mission: Bond infiltrates a lavish hotel during a chess championship in the Carpathians, using distractions, gadgets, and stealth to gain entry.
Action sequences ramp up from there—car chases, intense shootouts, aerial stunts—including combat on a moving plane and mid-air skydiving without a parachute.
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Technical & Design Insights
Developed using IOI’s Glacier Engine, delivering high-fidelity visuals and immersive environments.
Developers emphasize that while the game leverages their Hitman roots, First Light evolves them with a defined protagonist and more cinematic storytelling.
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Community Impressions
From Reddit reactions to the gameplay reveal:
> “It feels like Hitman with a lot more robust frenetic action.”
“It’s definitely janky […] but I liked a lot of what I saw here. It’s basically Hitman with a cinematic flair which is what I wanted this project to be.”
Some critique the car chase pacing, graphical polish, and performance, but overall enthusiasm remains high.
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Summary
Genre: Stealth-action-adventure, third-person.
Plot: James Bond’s origin—earning 00 status through daring missions.
Gameplay: Stealth, gadgets, dialogue choices, vehicular stunts, aerial combat.
Unique Elements: License-to-Kill mechanic, sandbox-style mission design, cinematic set pieces.
Release: March 27, 2026; Multi-platform.
