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IO INTERACTIVE LAUNCHES THE FIRST EPISODE OF “BEYOND THE LIGHT”, A NEW DEVELOPER DIARY SERIES FOR 007 FIRST LIGHT
007 First Light is Available for Pre-Order Now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and Amazon.com
Watch the first episode of Beyond The Light:
Copenhagen, Denmark – December 3rd, 2025 – IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally-acclaimed HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM today released the first episode of Beyond the Light, a new series of developer diaries that offers an inside look at the making of 007 First Light. The series explores the game’s design philosophy and creative process, beginning with an in-depth focus on gameplay. 007 First Light is a standalone original, re-imagined origin story of James Bond, set to release on March 27, 2026, on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2*, and PC, and is available for pre-order now.
The debut episode features Andreas Krogh, Gameplay Director, and Thomas Pulluello, Senior Level Designer, as they take viewers behind the scenes to reveal how IOI’s team brings the tension, style, and precision of a young James Bond to life through interactive storytelling and gameplay.
At the heart of 007 First Light lies the Creative Approach, a design philosophy that empowers players to complete missions in their own style, whether through stealth, direct action, or a mix of both. Core gameplay pillars such as Spycraft, Instinct, Gadgets, and Combat define how players are able to channel Bond’s skills, charm, and intelligence. Spycraft allows players to observe, infiltrate, and exploit opportunities using stealth and information-gathering. Instinct captures Bond’s adaptability, enabling players to bluff, deceive, or gain heightened focus under pressure. Gadgets from Q Branch provide tactical flexibility, offering new ways to improvise and outsmart enemies. Meanwhile, Combat blends precision gunplay, close-quarters takedowns, and environmental interactions, ensuring every encounter feels personal and cinematic.
Alongside this freedom of approach, 007 First Light delivers the bold, handcrafted set-pieces that define the Bond franchise, from high-speed chases and tense action sequences to daring escapes at impossible altitudes. Each moment is designed to reflect Bond’s evolution into an elite agent, balancing danger, elegance, and spectacle in true 007 fashion.
007 First Light is scheduled to launch on March 27, 2026. Pre-order details can be found at https://ioi.dk/007firstlightgame.
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*Pre-orders on Nintendo Switch 2 are limited to physical editions
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ABOUT 007 First Light
Coming on March 27, 2026, 007 First Lightis a third-person action-adventure game that blends IO Interactive’s signature stealth and action gameplay mechanics, featuring a fully original, re-imagined origin story of a young James Bond. Players will step into the shoes of a 26-year-old Bond, a promising yet sometimes rebellious Royal Navy air crewman who is recruited into MI6, immersing them in the exotic and dangerous world of espionage captured in the films. Bond’s adventures will take players all around the globe, coming face to face with allies and foes while choosing how they overcome obstacles and challenges, whether it be with brute force, cunning guile, or charming wit.
ABOUT IO Interactive
IO Interactive is an independent video game developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.
IO Interactive will develop and publish a reimagined James Bond origin story with 007 First Light and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. For more information, visit: https://ioi.dk.
ABOUT Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content. Original series premiere on Prime Video, which is available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Original films are produced and acquired by the studio for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios also produces content for MGM+, the premium pay television network.
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