"007 First Light: Young James Bond Joins Forces with Lennie James"

The latest PlayStation State of Play broadcast delivered an exciting first glimpse into *007 First Light*, the upcoming James Bond game developed by IO Interactive, known for their work on the *Hitman* series. Set for release in 2026, this cinematic trailer provided a deeper look at a young and newly minted James Bond beginning his journey as a secret agent.

The trailer introduced fans to a more personal side of Bond’s origin story, revealing emotional depth behind his early life. It was shown that Bond witnessed the tragic death of his parents at the age of just 11 during a harrowing mountain incident. Forced to survive alone after they made the ultimate sacrifice—cutting their own ropes to save him—he managed to descend the mountain solo, marking the beginning of his hardened path forward.

This project, initially announced in 2020 under the codename “Project 007,” has been shrouded in secrecy for years. From the start, IO Interactive emphasized its intent to craft a new, original James Bond narrative—an origin story not tied directly to any existing film in the franchise. The studio aims to deliver a fresh take on the iconic character while maintaining the essence of what makes Bond who he is.

In recent updates, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak expressed hopes that *007 First Light* could become the foundation of a trilogy of games. However, this ambitious vision has placed the beloved *Hitman* series on temporary hiatus while the team focuses on perfecting this high-profile title. Additionally, it was confirmed earlier this year that the game will launch not only on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms but also on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

Adding further intrigue to the cast, Lennie James of *The Walking Dead* fame is set to portray a key character in the game, raising anticipation among both gaming and film enthusiasts alike. As details continue to unfold, excitement builds around how IO Interactive will bring this legendary spy to life in a bold, new way.