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IO Interactive Kicks Off ‘Beyond the Light’ to Showcase 007: First Light’s Creativity-Driven Gameplay

The opening diary frames a young‑Bond origin built on player choice with stealth improvisation.

Overview

  • IO Interactive published episode one of its Beyond the Light developer diary on YouTube, featuring gameplay insights from Andreas Krogh and Thomas Pulluello.
  • Developers emphasize a creativity‑first design with systems such as enforcers who can see through disguises, de‑escalation via bluffing, and interactive environmental takedowns.
  • 007: First Light is scheduled to launch on March 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version only reported by a single outlet.
  • Recent marketing confirms Bond will drive an Aston Martin Valhalla equipped with Q‑branch gadgets.
  • IO Interactive says it is also developing a new internal IP and a fantasy RPG, with additional Hitman content planned alongside First Light.