New 007: First Light Story Trailer Confirms May 27 Launch and Showcases Bond’s Origin
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Overview
- IO Interactive released a new story trailer that sets up a reimagined origin for James Bond and reconfirms the May 27, 2026 release date.
- Patrick Gibson leads the cast as Bond, with Priyanga Burford as M and Lennie James as mentor John Greenway.
- The trailer highlights an Iceland prologue, Bond’s recruitment into the 00 Programme, and a mission tied to a rogue agent and wider conspiracy.
- Gameplay emphasizes player choice with stealth or loud approaches, gadget‑driven infiltration, and replayable missions with modifiers.
- The game arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC after a brief delay from March for final polish.