007 First Light has officially been revealed by IO Interactive, the studio best known for its work on the Hitman franchise. The game will reimagine James Bond’s origin story as a story-driven, third-person action adventure. During the PlayStation State of Play broadcast, it was confirmed that the title is also coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.
The First Mission Begins
According to IO Interactive, 007 First Light will explore the early years of James Bond before he became the iconic spy we know today. While gameplay details are still under wraps, the debut trailer showed off moody lighting, action-heavy sequences, and a cinematic tone that aligns more with the recent Daniel Craig films than classic Bond tropes. The Switch 2 version was quietly confirmed via follow-up details from multiple platform listings.
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Source: PlayStation State of Play, IO Interactive
A Legacy of Spy Games
James Bond is no stranger to video games. Over the years, he’s appeared in a number of licensed titles across platforms. But one title remains legendary: GoldenEye 007 on the Nintendo 64. Released in 1997 by Rare, the game redefined first-person shooters for consoles, mixing single-player stealth and action with revolutionary four-player local multiplayer. It’s widely considered one of the most influential games of all time.
🎯 Bonus: GoldenEye 007 Fast Tips
- 🎮 Always aim for the head—ammo is limited, and headshots save bullets.
- 🔑 Use stealth early on to avoid triggering alarms and extra guards.
- 🕹️ Oddjob is banned for a reason—his hitbox makes him infamously tough in multiplayer.
- 🕵️♂️ Unlock DK Mode and Paintball Mode by completing levels on higher difficulties.
