IO Interactive Delays 007 First Light to May 2026
Just days before Christmas, IO Interactive announced that its highly anticipated 007 First Light will no longer arrive on its original release date and will need a little more time.
The game starring Patrick Gibson (Shadow and Bone and Dexter: Original Sin) as James Bond was supposed to hit store shelves on March 26, 2026, but it seems the Hitman development team needs extra time to finalize the game and deliver the best possible experience.
007 First Light Has Been Delayed
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), IO Interactive announced that 007 First Light will now arrive on May 27, 2026, just over two months later than its previously announced date. The message shared on social media reads as follows:
Hello everyone,
Today, we are sharing an update regarding 007 First Light, as we have decided to move the game’s release by two months, to the 27th of May 2026.
007 First Light is our most ambitious project to date, and the team has been fully focused on delivering an unforgettable James Bond experience, bringing together breathtaking action, globe-trotting, spycraft, gadgets, car chases, and more. As an independent developer and publisher, this decision allows us to ensure the experience meets the level of quality you players deserve on day one.
The game is progressing well and is fully playable from beginning to end, so these additional two months will allow us to further polish and refine the experience, ensuring we deliver the strongest possible version at launch. We’re confident this sets 007 First Light up for long-term success, and we sincerely appreciate the patience and continued support we’ve received ever since we revealed the game.
We look forward to sharing more updates regarding 007 First Light in early 2026.
Thank you again for your support,
IO Interactive / Hakan Abrak
If you’d like to learn more about the game, you can check out the gameplay trailer, pre-order bonuses, voice cast, and more here. It’s also worth noting that Lenny Kravitz has been confirmed as James Bond’s antagonist in the game.
007 First Light will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on May 27, 2026.
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