IO Interactive has officially announced the title of its upcoming James Bond game. Previously known under the codename “Project 007,” the game will now be released as “007: First Light.” The studio also confirmed that a full game reveal is scheduled for later this week.
The announcement was made through an update on IO Interactive’s official website, where a new section dedicated to the game has gone live. According to the description, 007: First Light will feature an original James Bond origin story, offering players the opportunity to step into the role of Bond before he became the iconic 00 agent. The game is being positioned as a fresh take on the franchise, rather than a direct adaptation of any existing film or book.
007: First Light was first announced in 2020 under the working title Project 007. Since then, IO Interactive has kept most details under wraps, with little information surfacing about the game’s direction or development. That is expected to change this week.
IO Interactive is one of the official partners listed for Summer Game Fest 2025, which begins this Friday, June 6. The timing aligns with the studio’s announcement, strongly suggesting that 007: First Light will be showcased during the event’s opening presentation. Summer Game Fest has become a major platform for game announcements in recent years, and this reveal is expected to be one of its headline moments.
IO Interactive is widely known for its work on the Hitman series, particularly the World of Assassination trilogy that concluded in 2021. The studio’s reputation for crafting stealth-focused gameplay, open-ended level design, and strong narrative elements has made it a fitting candidate to handle a James Bond project. Fans have been curious to see how those strengths will translate into a spy thriller rooted in one of the most recognizable franchises in entertainment.
While no gameplay footage has been released yet, the promise of a “wholly original” origin story hints at a departure from previous James Bond games that often followed film plots. It also marks the first time in many years that the Bond character is being adapted in a major AAA title. The last major Bond game release was 007 Legends in 2012.
More information about 007: First Light is expected to be revealed during the Summer Game Fest stream on June 6. Until then, anticipation continues to grow around what IO Interactive has planned for its take on Britain’s most famous spy.
Source: @007GameIOI
