Yes, there will be a new Hitman game in the future, confirmed by the CEO of Interactive IObut first it will be time to take the tuxedo out of the closet: 007 First Light will hit stores on March 27, 2026.
It’s the first James Bond game in more than a decade (since 007 Legends) and, if all goes well, it will be the start of a trilogy that will follow in the footsteps of the famous agent with a 100% original story.
007 First Light is a third-person action-adventure game that is clearly based on the modern Hitman but at the same time adopts a more focused stance on cinematic actionso much so that it looks like a sequel to Uncharted.
We’re eager to learn more about the IO title, so the first episode of the series Beyond the Light It’s been very, very good for us. You can see it right now on YouTube, and also just above these lines.
It’s just the first of several development diaries, which will explain several important aspects of 007 First Light ahead of its release in March 2026.
To whet your appetite, the gameplay director Andreas Krogh and senior level designer Thomas Pulluello revealed many details of the promising James Bond game.
Be creative and have imagination… like Bond
One of the playable pillars of 007: First Light is the Creative Approachwhich is basically a hybrid design model that allows players to decide how they want to approach missions.
There is no single, correct way to approach the game’s missions and objectives. It’s up to you whether you want to use brute force, infiltrate and use stealth techniques, or rely on both.
Krogh also reveals the main elements of First Light: espionage, Instinctthe gadgets and the combat.
Espionage is the essence of James Bond (and any modern Hitman), as it is based on infiltration, observation of the environment and taking advantage of opportunities that each mission gives us.
Regarding the instinctthose responsible for First Light define it as ”Bond’s adaptability, giving players the ability to improvise, deceive or maintain maximum concentration under pressure”.
Our favorite agent can also use different Q Division gadgetsand of course, a varied arsenal (as well as your own fists) to overcome combat.
Just like the current Hitman, the James Bond game will also feature silent executions/deletes, interaction with the environment and much more.
For Andreas Krogh and Thomas Pulluello, the important thing about First Light is that it mixes the most creative aspect of the missions with scripted sequences, as if it were a Hollywood blockbuster.
007: First Light will hit stores on March 27, 2026, available in up to 3 different editions. You can enjoy the game at PS5, Xbox Series X|S, ROG Xbox Ally, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.