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James Bond Game Delayed to 2026 for Polishing

12/29/2025

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IO Interactive has delayed the James Bond game 007 First Light to May 27, 2026, noting it is fully playable but needs polishing.
The release will be the first Bond title since 2012's 007 Legends.
Patrick Gibson voices a young James Bond alongside Lenny Kravitz, who voices the villain.
Trailers hint at Hitman-like gameplay, while fans cite frame-rate concerns.
IO Interactive calls the project its most ambitious and thanks fans.

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IO Interactive has delayed the James Bond game 007 First Light to May 27, 2026, noting it is fully playable but needs polishing.
The release will be the first Bond title since 2012's 007 Legends.
Patrick Gibson voices a young James Bond alongside Lenny Kravitz, who voices the villain.
Trailers hint at Hitman-like gameplay, while fans cite frame-rate concerns.
IO Interactive calls the project its most ambitious and thanks fans.