James Bond Game ‘007 First Light’ Launches, Featuring Original Theme by Lana Del Rey and David Arnold (Gaming News Roundup)
The new James Bond game '007 First Light' has been launched, marking the first Bond game in 15 years. Players will experience Bond's journey from a recruit to a fully-fledged spy within MI6. The game features an original theme by Lana Del Rey and includes a voice cast of notable actors.
- ▪The game reimagines James Bond's origin story as he navigates MI6's elite training program.
- ▪IO Interactive aims to create a unique Bond gaming experience while honoring the character's legacy.
- ▪The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 release planned for Summer 2026.
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Home Gaming News May 27, 2026 2:21pm PT James Bond Game ‘007 First Light’ Launches, Featuring Original Theme by Lana Del Rey and David Arnold (Gaming News Roundup) By Payton Turkeltaub, Matt Minton IO Interactive Get ready to step into the shoes of James Bond. Amazon MGM Studios and independent video game developer IO Interactive have officially launched “007 First Flight,” a new game that reimagines James Bond’s origin story as the 26-year-old fights his way through MI6’s elite training program. This is the first James Bond game in 15 years.
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