- IO Interactive has released a new story trailer for 007 First light
- The trailer focuses on James Bond’s M16 recruiting years and introduces us to a group of new characters
- 007 First light will tell a reimagined origin story for the iconic character.
A new trailer for 007 First light shared during Sony’s latest State of Play showcase has offered a deeper look at IO Interactive’s reimagining of James Bond’s origin story.
In 007 First lightPlayers take on the role of a much younger Bond, played by Patrick Gibson, than we’ve seen on our screens for the last 60 years, and will delve into the recruiting years of agent M16 in what the developer calls its own original version.
“We’ve created a completely original Bond story, one that stands on its own while respecting the character’s legacy,” said Yann Roskell, senior manager of global communications, in a PlayStation Blog post after the presentation.
“In 007 First light“You will experience the pivotal moments that define Bond’s early career, the relationships that shape him, and the high-stakes missions that begin to forge his reputation.”
The trailer features an early glimpse of Bond’s exploits in Iceland, his charming personality and decisive judgement, courage and wit ultimately drawing the attention of MI6.
He is soon thrust into grueling training from the newly revived 00 program and soon finds himself thrown into a world of espionage, “where initiative is not always rewarded and obedience is often the expectation.”
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The trailer then introduces us to Bond’s unexpected defender, M, played by Priyanga Burford, as well as the strict John Greenway, played by Lennie James, a former 00 agent and the show’s training instructor who opposes Bond’s way of doing things.
However, despite their contrasting characters, Bond and Greenway are forced to work together after former British agent 009 resurfaces and goes rogue.
As shown in previous trailers, players will travel undercover to various locations around the world, complete narrative gameplay segments, and meet a host of even more characters, including the newly introduced Bawma, played by Lenny Kravitz, and the mysterious Charlotte Roth, played by Noemie Nakai.
“With 007 First light“We set out to reimagine the origin of James Bond, exploring the formative moments that make him the agent players know, but not yet the legend he will become,” said Hakan Abrak, CEO of IO Interactive, in a press release.
“This is a version of Bond who is still inexperienced and finding his place in the world of espionage, but already defined by the instincts, intelligence and determination that distinguish him. Players will recognize the unmistakable qualities that make him Bond from the beginning.”
007 First light launches on May 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
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