Sneak behind the scenes of 007 First Light in new dev diary

While 2025 hasn't finished, 2026 is getting some major attention. 007 First Light will arrive in March 2026, and as we get closer, it's time to take a look at more of our sensational spy. The team at IO Interactive took to the airwaves to give us a glimpse behind the scenes at James Bond's new adventure, and you can check that out below.

Copenhagen, Denmark – December 3^rd, 2025 – IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally-acclaimed HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM today released the first episode of Beyond the Light, a new series of developer diaries that offers an inside look at the making of 007 First Light. The series explores the game’s design philosophy and creative process, beginning with an in-depth focus on gameplay. 007 First Light is a standalone original, re-imagined origin story of James Bond, set to release on March 27, 2026, on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2*, and PC, and is available for pre-order now.

The debut episode features Andreas Krogh, Gameplay Director, and Thomas Pulluello, Senior Level Designer, as they take viewers behind the scenes to reveal how IOI’s team brings the tension, style, and precision of a young James Bond to life through interactive storytelling and gameplay.

At the heart of 007 First Light lies the Creative Approach, a design philosophy that empowers players to complete missions in their own style, whether through stealth, direct action, or a mix of both. Core gameplay pillars such as Spycraft, Instinct, Gadgets, and Combat define how players are able to channel Bond’s skills, charm, and intelligence. Spycraft allows players to observe, infiltrate, and exploit opportunities using stealth and information-gathering. Instinct captures Bond’s adaptability, enabling players to bluff, deceive, or gain heightened focus under pressure. Gadgets from Q Branch provide tactical flexibility, offering new ways to improvise and outsmart enemies. Meanwhile, Combat blends precision gunplay, close-quarters takedowns, and environmental interactions, ensuring every encounter feels personal and cinematic.

Alongside this freedom of approach, 007 First Light delivers the bold, handcrafted set-pieces that define the Bond franchise, from high-speed chases and tense action sequences to daring escapes at impossible altitudes. Each moment is designed to reflect Bond’s evolution into an elite agent, balancing danger, elegance, and spectacle in true 007 fashion.

007 First Light is scheduled to launch on March 27, 2026. Pre-order details can be found at https://ioi.dk/007firstlightgame. 

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