- IO Interactive has released a new story trailer for 007 First light
- The trailer focuses on James Bond’s M16 recruitment year and introduces us to a group of new characters
- 007 First light will tell a reimagined origin story for the iconic character
Another new trailer 007 First light shared during the latest Sony State of Play showcase, has offered a deeper look at IO Interactive’s reinterpretation of the James Bond 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 past 60 years, and will delve into the agent’s M16 recruitment years in what the developer calls its own original take.
“We’ve created a completely original Bond story, one that stands on its own while still respecting the character’s legacy,” Yann Roskell, senior global communications manager, said in a PlayStation Blog post following the presentation.
“IN 007 First lightyou’ll experience the defining moments that define Bond’s early career, the relationships that shape him, and the lofty missions that begin to build his reputation.”
The trailer offers an early glimpse of Bond’s exploits in Iceland, his charming personality and decisive judgement, nerve and resourcefulness that eventually attract the attention of MI6.
He is soon thrust into grueling training by the newly revived 00 program and is soon thrust into the 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 lawyer M, portrayed by Priyanga Burford, as well as the stern John Greenway, played by Lennie James, a former 00 agent and the show’s training instructor who is opposed to Bond’s way of doing things.
However, despite their contrasting characters, Bond and Greenway are forced to work together after former British agent 009 reappears and has gone rogue.
As shown in previous trailers, players will travel to various locations around the world undercover, complete narrative-driven gameplay segments and meet a host of even more characters, including the newly introduced Bawma, played by Lenny Kravitz, and the mysterious Charlotte Roth, portrayed by Noemie Nakai.
“With 007 First lightwe set out to recreate James Bond’s origins and explore the formative moments that shape him into 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 feet in the world of espionage, yet already defined by the instincts, intelligence and determination that set him apart. Players will recognize the unmistakable qualities that make him Bond right from the start.”
007 First light launching on May 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
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