Ever since it was first announced as ‘Project 007’ way back in 2020, IO Interactive’s long-awaited James Bond game was finally revealed as 007 First Light during PlayStation’s June 2025 State of Play. Back then, we mostly got a trailer that showcased cinematic scenes, but now, we’re treated to a new State of Play dedicated wholly to the game that aired just last night.
The half-hour livestream features a playthrough of one mission, where Bond chases a rogue agent named 009, and another mission with commentary from the game’s director, Hakan Abrak, where he takes an in-depth look at some of the game’s mechanics. Watch it here:
The first mission shown depicts three distinct gameplay sections. The stealth section might be familiar to fans of IO Interactive’s Hitman games, with mechanics including distracting NPCs and non-lethal takedowns. Other features including listening in on conversations to gain clues, as well as dialogue choices when talking to NPCs. Like Hitman, there are also multiple ways to achieve an objective, and this includes a complete melee fighting system if you do get spotted.
