BRITISH ACTRESS GEMMA CHAN JOINS THE ENSEMBLE CAST OF 007 FIRST LIGHT, LAUNCHING March 27, 2026

For the first time, the actress will lend her voice and likeness to a video game character, Selina Tan, MI6’s Head of Tactical Simulation

Copenhagen, Denmark – September 25^th, 2025 – IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally-acclaimed HITMANfranchise, and Amazon MGM Studios today unveiled a brand-new addition to 007 First Light’s stellar ensemble, with Gemma Chan (Marvel’s Eternals, Crazy Rich Asians, The Creator) featuring voiceover work and her likeness as MI6’s Head of Tactical Simulation, Selina Tan. 007 First Light is a standalone original, re-imagined origin story of James Bond, set to release on March 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2*, and PC, and is available for pre-order.

“Joining the world of James Bond in video games has been such an exciting experience. Selina Tan is a fascinating character, and I can’t wait for players to meet her. Bringing Selina to life in 007 First Light has been an absolute privilege,” shared Gemma Chan.

During today’s Xbox Showcase, fans got their first glimpse at Selina Tan, an all-new character for 007 First Light. British actress Gemma Chan will portray Selina, joining the project as both the voice and physical likeness of the character, a very first for the actress in gaming. Selina Tan is a senior MI6 figure who oversees the agency’s Tactical Simulations division, a program designed to test and refine the skills of Britain’s most promising recruits. Once a rising star in academia with a background in psychology and strategy, she later made her mark in the private sector, leading advanced research in immersive technologies, before joining MI6 to spearhead the Tactical Simulation Division. Leveraging both scientific rigor and strategic vision, she is a unique asset amongst British Intelligence.

“We are delighted to welcome Gemma Chan to the ensemble cast of 007 First Light. Her experience and emotional range will bring a lot of depth to the character of Selina Tan. With her performance, I believe players will experience an added layer of authenticity and cinematic storytelling that feels right at home in the world of espionage” added Hakan Abrak, CEO at IO Interactive.

007 First Light’s gameplay will feature Creative Approach at its core. Stealth, spycraft, improvisation with gadgets from Q Branch, melee and ranged combat, as well as Bond’s Instinct will all be tools at the player’s disposal, giving them the freedom to tackle missions their way. Alongside the Creative Approach, 007 First Light will offer bold, cinematic set-pieces that define the Bond franchise, whether it’s high-speed chases, intense shootouts, or a heart-pounding fight aboard a hacked airplane that sends Bond into the open sky without a parachute. Every element is designed to capture the danger, elegance, and spectacle of Bond’s introduction to the world of espionage. Following the hugely positive reception to the gameplay reveal in early September, anticipation is building fast for 007 First Light as one of the main games set to release in 2026.

007 First Light is available to pre-order on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, on Amazon.com, as well as for PC on Steam and Epic Games Store for $69.99, €69.99, £59.99 (SRP). Players who pre-order any edition of 007 First Light will get upgraded to the 007 First Light – Deluxe Edition for free, which includes a 24-hour early access**, four item skins: the Gleaming Lighter, the Gleaming Earphones, the Gleaming Phone, and the Gleaming Pen, an exclusive weapon skin, as well as four outfits: Day of the Dead, Desert Explorer, Silent Anchor, and Gentleman Operator. The 007 First Light – Deluxe Edition will be available at launch for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and for PC for $79.99, €79.99, £69.99 (SRP).

The 007 First Light - Specialist Edition is offered exclusively on Amazon.com, featuring standout and unique packaging for the game’s case, as well as an exclusive original outfit for Bond, the Classic Tux, for even more flair.

Additionally, the 007 First Light - Legacy Edition will be available for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $299.99, €299,99, £259.99 (SRP). It includes the full game, the Deluxe Edition content, an Exclusive Golden Gun weapon skin, the Obsidian Gold Suit outfit, a Golden Gun Figurine with Stand & Secret Compartment, a Certificate of Authenticity, and a Steel Case with Magnet.

007 First Light is scheduled to launch on March 27, 2026. Pre-order details can be found at https://ioi.dk/007firstlightgame.

Players who sign up for an IOI account now (HERE) will receive the Gilded Wraith weapon skin, and the On Duty outfit for 007 First Light at the game’s launch, along with additional rewards in the future. 007 First Light can also be wishlisted here, with exclusive in-game rewards to be unlocked for 007 First Light for each milestone reached.

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*Pre-orders on Nintendo Switch 2 are limited to physical editions

**24-hour early access limited to digital editions only