IO Interactive has announced its highly anticipated action game, 007 First Light, will be delayed for two months. Despite this being potentially bad news for fans, it seems development on the game is going smoothly and that the extra months are for polish and refinement.
When is the new 007 First Light release date?
In a statement from IO Interactive, the developer announced 007 First Light will now release on May 27, 2026. It was originally set to release on March 27, 2026.
“007 First Light is our most ambitious project to date, and the team has been fully foucesed on delivering an unforgettable James Bond experience, bringing together breathtaking action, globe-trotting, spycraft, gadgets, car chases, and more,” begins the statement. “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,” continues the statement. “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.”
Although it has been known that IO Interactive was working on a James Bond video game, they officially unveiled the title and first trailer for 007 First Light during the June 2025 PlayStation State of Play. During this year’s Game Awards, it was announced that Grammy Award-winning artist Lenny Kravitz would star in the game.
Originally reported by Michael Ruiz for PlayStation LifeStyle.
