Particle.news
Download on the App Store

‘Rules of Spycraft’ Trailer Sets 007 First Light’s Stealth, Gadgets and TacSim for May 27 Release

The overview signals a live, replayable take on Bond built around sandbox stealth.

Overview

  • IO Interactive’s Rules of Spycraft gameplay trailer, published Wednesday, shows how the Bond origin game plays across stealth and combat.
  • Players use social stealth to bluff guards, wear disguises, eavesdrop for intel, and improvise with items in the environment to slip past threats.
  • Q Branch gear includes a Q‑Lens to highlight intel and hackable devices, a Q‑Watch to trigger distractions, a Dart Phone that quietly moves enemies out of the way, and a Laser Strap, plus a Focus ability that slows time for precise takedowns.
  • A Tactical Simulation mode unlocks after training and scores missions with global and friends leaderboards, grants XP and cosmetic unlocks, and features Dr. Selina Tan played by Gemma Chan, with IOI hinting at post‑launch additions.
  • The game launches May 27 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for summer 2026.