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007 First Light Release Date Confirmed During Sony State of Play
IO Interactive's 007 First Light offers an original James Bond origin story with stealth-action gameplay, multiple mission approaches, and a $69.99 price point, releasing March 27, 2026.
- On Wednesday, IO Interactive debuted during Sony's State of Play, showing over 30 minutes of 007 First Light gameplay, with pre-orders live ahead of the March 27, 2026 release.
- Drawing on the Hitman legacy, IO Interactive said it is crafting a new James Bond experience blending stealth and cinematic action, reimagining Bond's early days in 007 First Light as an origin story.
- During the State of Play showcase, the gameplay revealed James Bond uses Instinct, his smartwatch and Q gadgets, blending stealth, combat, and stunts like car chases and parachute-less jumps.
- The studio outlined editions and pricing, noting pre-order customers upgrade to Deluxe Edition with 24-hour early access and four exclusive outfits, plus Standard , Deluxe , Specialist , and Legacy Editions with Golden Gun figurine.
- Data from the reveal show IO Interactive is targeting 60 FPS on PS5 Pro and confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 for the March 27, 2026 launch, though fans flagged choppy frame rates and the studio has six months to optimize.
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