007: FIRST LIGHT Trailer Drops - A Bold New Bond Origin Story From the HITMAN Devs

IO Interactive just pulled the curtain back on 007: First Light during Sony’s latest State of Play, and Bond fans might like what they see! I sure do!

Previously codenamed Project 007, the game marks IO’s much-anticipated leap from hired assassin to international spy.

The trailer gives us our first glimpse at their version of Bond, and it’s not the polished MI6 veteran you might expect. This is a raw, unshaped Bond, "before the tuxedos and martinis," as IO CEO Hakan Abram puts it.

The trailer teases a recruitment file, highlighting his academic record more than any deadly mission log. The Bond we meet here doesn’t mimic any single actor from the films.

Instead, IO’s take is something new, an original character model that subtly nods to the many Bonds who came before, without being beholden to one.

What really lands, though, is the gameplay style. It’s third-person action, as hoped, and you can instantly feel the Hitman style. Stealthy takedowns, distraction gadgets, and some very creative ways to stay unseen, it’s IO playing to its strengths.

Of course, no Bond game is complete without an Aston Martin, and the trailer doesn’t disappoint there either. There’s a high-octane car chase that throws IO into unfamiliar territory, but it’s pretty awesome.

Mix that in with a few explosive set pieces and a gallery of Bond Girls, and you’ve got something that feels like a cinematic event waiting to happen.

007: First Light is set to arrive in 2026 for PlayStation 5, with a deeper gameplay dive promised later this week. Until then, consider our martinis stirred.