The upcoming James Bond game,007 First Light, received a new trailer during the Sony State of Play, featuring a young version of Bond bearing a striking resemblance to Tom Cruise. Earlier this week,IO Interactive announcedthat the beloved fictional spy would be getting his own game. Today, the studio behind theHitmanfranchise gave fans their first look at the upcoming title, and the titular spy is appropriately dapper.
The first trailer for007 First Lightwas showcased today during the June 2025Sony State of Play, giving fans a glimpse at a young version of Bond. The action-adventure title willtell the origin story of the now-famous spy, showing a reckless and less mature side of the characterthat hasn’t been seen before. Based on the new footage, the game captures the humor and action of the belovedBondmovies, with a protagonist who looks like a young Tom Cruise.
007 First Light Will Tell James Bond’s Origin Story
The Game Follows A Young, Reckless, And Aimless Bond
The version of Bond that players will get in007 First Lightis a far cry from the distinguished gentleman from the various movies. IO Interactive chose to go back in time for the upcoming action game to show the story of arash and insubordinate young Royal Navy recruitwho will later go on to become the best fictional operative the MI6 will ever have.
The Bond shown off in the trailer is already brilliant and charismatic, with excellent instincts, a brilliant mind, and a whole lot of good luck. On the other hand, young Bond is also quite a handful for the agency, withhis reckless disregard for authority making him a potential liability.Bond is referred to as “a bullet without a target,” and the driving force of the new game will be to give him one.
007 First Light Will Be The First Bond Game In Over A Decade
The Title Looks Like An Exciting Entry Into Bond’s Gaming Adventures
Throughout the game, players will take the role of James Bond as hefights, sneaks, and charms his way through his missionson his quest “earn the number” at the MI6. The upcoming title promises exciting chase scenes, iconic vehicles, and a thrilling story that re-imagines the beginnings of the famous spy’s career.
Like theHitmantitles from IO Interactive,First Lightwill give players the choice whether they want toplay stealthily or run in guns blazing.007 First Lightwill be the first James Bond game since 2012’s007 Legends,and it looks like it will be a fun ride for fans of both the character and action video games.
