From Press Release:
Copenhagen, Denmark – February 26, 2026 – IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios shared an extended trailer for 007 First Light during IGN Fan Fest, offering players a deeper look at Grammy Award winner Lenny Kravitz as The Pirate King Bawma.
First unveiled during The Game Awards, Bawma’s introduction to 007 First Light was expanded upon during IGN Fan Fest with new scenes highlighting his dramatic first encounter with Bond and his MI6 mentor, John Greenway, further displaying the game’s bold, cinematic vision. The extended footage builds on Bawma’s initial reveal, showcasing the charismatic and unpredictable leader of a powerful black-market arms network. Brought to life with Kravitz’s voice and likeness, Bawma is a powerful adversary for Bond to contend with and plays a key role in shaping his journey in 007 First Light.
007 First Light is scheduled to launch on May 27, 2026. Pre-order details can be found at https://ioi.dk/
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ABOUT 007 First Light
Coming on May 27, 2026, 007 First Light is a third-person action-adventure game that blends IO Interactive’s signature stealth and action gameplay mechanics, featuring a fully original, re-imagined origin story of a young James Bond. Players will step into the shoes of a 26-year-old Bond, a promising yet sometimes rebellious Royal Navy air crewman who is recruited into MI6, immersing them in the exotic and dangerous world of espionage captured in the films. Bond’s adventures will take players all around the globe, coming face to face with allies and foes while choosing how they overcome obstacles and challenges, whether it be with brute force, cunning guile, or charming wit.
ABOUT IO Interactive
IO Interactive is an independent video game developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.
IO Interactive will develop and publish a reimagined James Bond origin story with 007 First Light and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. For more information, visit: https://ioi.dk.
ABOUT Amazon MGM Studios
Amazon MGM Studios is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content. Original series premiere on Prime Video, which is available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Original films are produced and acquired by the studio for theatrical release and exclusively for Prime Video. Amazon MGM Studios also produces content for MGM+, the premium pay television network.
