007 First Light revealed in State of Play, releasing March 27, 2026

IO Interactive and Sony used a dedicated PlayStation State of Play on September 3 to give players an extended first look at 007 First Light, revealing more than 30 minutes of gameplay, the principal cast and an official release date of March 27, 2026. The game, developed by the Hitman studio, will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.

The State of Play focused on Bond's first MI6 mission and showcased a blend of stealth, improvisation and high‑octane set pieces. Players see a young James Bond infiltrate a luxury estate in the Carpathian Mountains, using distractions and social stealth to move through populated areas, then escalate into a dramatic car chase and an explosive shootout on an airfield and a plane. The sequence ends with a midair freefall and a parachute escape. The presentation also confirmed Patrick Gibson as the voice and face of Bond and revealed an ensemble cast that includes Priyanga Burford as M, Alastair Mackenzie as Q, Kiera Lester as Miss Moneypenny, Lennie James as John Greenway and Noémie Nakai as Miss Roth.

IO Interactive framed First Light as an origin story that places players in the shoes of a talented but...