007 First Light State of Play Officially Announced

Sony Interactive Entertainment and IO Interactive have announced that they will host a State of Play focused on the upcoming action adventure game 007 First Light. The event will last 30 minutes and will include gameplay showing James Bond’s first mission. 007 First Light will launch sometime in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game follows a young James Bond who is invited to the Double 0 program. When a mission to stop a rogue agent ends in tragedy, “he must join forces with his reluctant mentor Greenway to expose a deep conspiracy and stop a looming coup at the heart of the State.”

The game’s details:

Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6’s training program, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.

After a heroic act, young Naval air crewman James Bond is offered to join the newly revived Double 0 program. But when a mission to stop a rogue agent ends in tragedy, he must join forces with his reluctant mentor Greenway to expose a deep conspiracy and stop a looming coup at the heart of the State.

Key Features

Become 007 – Discover a new standalone, re-imagined James Bond origin story, and the events that lead an audacious young hero to become the best MI6 agent.

A Thrilling Espionage Adventure – Embark on missions in breathtaking locations, drive iconic vehicles, and dive into a cinematic adventure in pursuit of a rogue agent who’s always one step ahead.

Spying, Your Way – Go silent or go loud. Whether fighting with fists or firepower, using gadgets to infiltrate, or bluffing your way past guards, the approach is entirely up to you.

Welcome to MI6 – Test your skills and replay your favorite missions with additional modifiers, for endless espionage fun!

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