IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally-acclaimed HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios today shared the first gameplay deep dive of 007 First Light during an exclusive Sony PlayStation State of Play. Players were introduced to the first footage of the standalone original, re-imagined origin story of James Bond, allowing them to see the aspiring spy in action. 007 First Light also revealed its launch date, set to release on March 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, and is available for pre-order starting today. Additionally, players who pre-order 007 First Light will get upgraded to the 007 First Light - Deluxe Edition for free, granting a 24-hour Early Access, as well as exclusive in-game skins and outfits.

Patrick Gibson (Dexter: Original Sin, The OA) announced the ensemble cast of voice and motion capture actors for 007 First Light, confirming that he will portray James Bond in the game. Classic 007 characters, such as M (Priyanga Burford), Q (Alastair Mackenzie), and Miss Moneypenny (Kiera Lester), will also feature, alongside new ones, including Bond's mentor, John Greenway (Lennie James - Fear the Walking Dead, Save Me), and Miss Roth (Noemie Nakai).