007 First Light
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007 First Light Confirms First DLC Story Mission
At Summer Game Fest, IO Interactive confirmed a year's worth of content for 007 First Light, including the game's very first DLC mission.
Game Rant
007 First Light Reveals Road Map; Story DLC, New Game+, and More Coming Soon
007 First Light is getting an impressive amount of post-launch support, according to the game's year one road map. At Summer Game Fest, IO Interactive debuted a teaser trailer for a new story DLC for the game centered around Bawama, the pirate king warlord played by Lenny Kravitz. Details are...
Steam News
007 First Light Has 2.7 Million Players and Most of Them Cannot Complete a Mission
2.7 million copies sold, 34 million missions started, 37% completion rate. IO Interactive's Bond game is doing well. Its players, less so.
DualShockers
Brace yourself, Mr Bond: 007 First Light is getting some pirate king DLC alongside New Game+ and extra TacSim challenges
Io Interactive's Hitmanly Bond adventure 007 First Light is getting some DLC, and the DLC involves PIRATES. Specifically, it involves pirate king Bawma, played by singer and actor Lenny Kravitz, who makes a fleeting appearance in the main game. In the upcoming DLC, players will travel to the pirate...
Rock Paper Shotgun
IO Interactive's James Bond game 007 First Light sells 2.7 million copies in its first week, as dev reiterates free Year One content
007 First Light is already racking up some pretty impressive sales figures for IO Interactive. Today, in a presentation given to the press after the Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase, IO studio director Hakan Abrak told Eurogamer that the game sold 2.7 million copies in its first week on sale - and is...
Eurogamer007 First Light is Adding New Game+, TacSim Challenges, and a New Mission With Bawma in Year 1
Players can also look forward to Path Tracing, the G2 Glasses as a new gadget and the Nintendo Switch 2 version in the future.
GamingBolt
007 First Light will get DLC focused on James Bond's newest villain
007 First Light has already positioned itself as one of the year's best games. A new mission is on the way, as announced at Summer Game Fest.
Polygon
007 First Light roadmap revealed, including New Game Plus and the return of Lenny Kravitz's Bawma in a new story mission
IO Interactive is making good on that Hitman: World of Assassination pedigree with more content
GamesRadar
007 First Light Is Getting A New Story Mission, But It Features Its Worst Character
I loved 007 First Light when I reviewed it a few weeks ago, but I was glad Bawma, the pirate portrayed by Lenny Kravitz, didn't get much screen time. Unfortunately, he's getting more screen time soon, as IO Interactive has announced during Summer Game Fest that a new story mission is on the way,...
GameSpot
007 First Light announces new story mission with the return of Bawma
Bawma is returning in a new story mission for 007 First Light, IO Interactive has announced. Bawma, the largest black-market dealer in the Western Hemisphere, is one of the game’s main characters. Lenny Kravitz plays the role. Here’s what IO Interactive has said about the new mission thus far: “The...
Nintendo Everything
007 First Light Teases New Mission and Lots of Updates in First Year of Post-Launch Support
Nice work, Bond. IO Interactive has announced the first post-launch chapter coming to 007 First Light, and on top of that has revealed its roadmap for Year One of support. Here's the teaser trailer for what's to come: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Push Square
007 First Light's Land Rover ads cross the line from product placement to late-night infomercials
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PC Gamer007 First Light – Amazon Says “It’s Still Too Early to Discuss Future Projects”
In a statement, the company also noted that there are more plans for 007 First Light, with details to be revealed in the "near future".
GamingBolt
007 First Light: All Safe and Door Codes
Learn how to unlock all locked safes and doors with this 007 First Light guide.
DualShockers
007 First Light Ending Explained – The Sequel Setup You May Have Missed
Does Bond earn the number? What's 009's real plan? Who's pulling all the strings? Find out everything here and what the future could hold.
GamingBolt
Why 007 First Light Has Players Completely Hooked
Translating its stealth fundamentals and sandbox level design is one thing, but IOI's latest also succeeds by remaining faithful to Bond.
GamingBolt
Razer Sensa HD Haptics Review: 007 First Light Is Better When You Can Feel It
Razer Sensa HD Haptics help 007 First Light feel more immersive, with some devices making Bond's world feel surprisingly physical.
Game Rant(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In May, Mr. Bond does it again as 007 First Light topped the Asia charts for PS5, while NTE: Neverness to Everness topped Asia’s Free to Play charts. Check out the full listings below. What titles...
PlayStation Blog
Famitsu software sales (5/25/26 – 5/31/26) – Top 30
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows: 1. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 52,483 / 1,259,031 2. [PS5] 007 First Light – 20,690 / NEW 3. [NS2] Pokemon Pokopia – 14,122 / 1,038,407 4. [NS2] Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – 12,701 / 52,362 5. [PS5] Utawarerumono: Past and...
Nintendo Everything
“Too early to say” as Amazon walks back comments that implied IOI might not return for the 007 sequel
Amazon's comments about future James Bond games have raised concerns that IO Interactive may not be involved in a sequel to 007 First Light. Here's what was actually said, and why the situation may not be as worrying as it first appears.
Windows Central
Poll: Is 007 First Light a Game of the Year Contender?
007 heaven. 007 First Light arrived on PS5 last week, bringing some much needed Bond-ing to the current console generation. From the developers behind the modern Hitman games, this new take on the English spy certainly shares similarities with Agent 47's recent outings, incorporating a mix of...
Push Square
Amazon Clarifies Recenet Comments About Whether or Not IO Interactive Is Involved in the 007 First Light Sequel
Amazon clarifies that it's too early to talk about the team behind the 007 First Light Sequel
DualShockers
Amazon Says It Has ‘Great Relationship’ With 007 First Light Devs As Fans Worry IOI Won’t Get To Make A Sequel
A previous comment from the company had many online worried the Hitman studio wouldn't get to make another Bond game
Kotaku
Amazon will publish whatever 007 First Light sequels there may be, as it muscles in on IO Interactive's operation as new owner of James Bond
Given the early success of 007 First Light, it's more than likely we will get more IO Interactive James Bond games in the future.. IOI has even suggested it would love to make a trilogy of James Bond games if it can - and given how First Light ends - no spoilers - there's room for it. However, if...
Eurogamer
007 First Light vs GoldenEye 007 – The Search For Bond’s Next Classic May Finally Be Over
It was only a matter of time before the comparisons to GoldenEye began. But has IO Interactive managed to one up what’s widely viewed as Bond’s best outing yet?
GamingBoltNew James Bond games will be published by Amazon Games
007 First Light has only been out for a short time, but Amazon is already talking about the future of the James Bond gaming franchise. In a recent interview, Amazon Games general manager Jeff Gattis confirmed that while 007 First Light was developed and self-published by IO Interactive, future Bond...
Niche Gamer
007 First Light’s TacSim Mode Is a Shadow of Hitman’s Brilliant Endgame
I've been sneaking through the same corner of a London museum for two hours, crouching behind display cabinets as I memorize guard positions, patrol patterns, and camera locations. I restart whenever I'm spotted and, through repetition, I've honed my silent route between the three data discs I need...
Steam News
007 First Light Studio May Be Getting Pushed Out By Amazon On Future Bond Games
Following the success of 007 First Light, Amazon’s GM of gaming confirms that the company is going to be taking over publishing duties on future games, potentially icing out current developer/publisher IO Interactive. It's been a welcome return to form for the Bond franchise with 007 First Light,...
Steam News007 First Light Studio May Be Getting Pushed Out By Amazon On Future Bond Games
Following the success of 007 First Light, Amazon appears ready to take things over with IO Interactive potentially getting pushed out of the way.
Game Rant007 First Light’s TacSim Mode Is a Shadow of Hitman’s Brilliant Endgame
With few missions, an awkward structure and no sprawling sandbox, 007 First Light's TacSim mode stands little chance of matching Hitman's brilliant postgame.
IGN
Amazon Is Stepping in to Publish Future James Bond Games After Smash Hit 007 First Light
IO Interactive won't self-publish sequels. It's fair to say 007 First Light has been a tremendous success; IO Interactive's James Bond origin adventure is one of the year's best-rated games, and its early sales have been very healthy indeed. The timing of the game is interesting, though, as during...
Push Square
007 First Light: How to Win the Past Never Dies Auction
Learn how to win the auction during the Past Never Dies mission in 007 First Light.
DualShockers007 First Light Developer Might Not Self-Publish Potential Sequel
Amazon's head of gaming, Jeff Gattis, spoke about the company taking greater ownership of its IPs following its acquisition of MGM.
GamingBolt
Amazon takes over James Bond video games following 007 First Light’s success
Amazon have confirmed that they’ll publish future James Bond games, leading fans to worry IO Interactive won’t develop the 007 First Light sequel.
Dexerto
007 First Light Estimated to Have Sold 2.2 Million Copies, Generating $150 Million in Revenue
007 First Light is estimated to have sold 2.2 million copies, generating $150 million in revenue. Rhys Elliott, head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics, tweeted to say that the company’s data showed most of those early sales were on PS5. Elliott said 55.1% of sales were on PS5, 33.1% on Steam,...
Steam News007 First Light Estimated to Have Sold 2.2 Million Copies, Generating $150 Million in Revenue
007 First Light is estimated to have sold 2.2 million copies, generating $150 million in revenue.
IGN
007 First Light dev IO Interactive won't publish future James Bond games despite its success, as Amazon gaming boss reminds everyone who owns the IP now
Sequels will be "done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios."
Steam News007 First Light dev IO Interactive won't publish future James Bond games despite its success, as Amazon gaming boss reminds everyone who owns the IP now
Sequels will be "done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios."
GamesRadar
007 First Light Crosses 2.2 Million Sales and $150M Revenue, Yet Amazon Wants the Sequel for Itself
Following a great critical reception, IO Interactive's 007 First Light continues to do well commercially, too. IO Interactive previously announced 1.5 million units sold in the first 24 hours, and Alinea Analytics now estimates the game has surpassed 2.2 million units sold through June 2. That...
WccftechAmazon says it will make more James Bond games following 007 First Light
Amazon, which now holds the rights to the explosive James Bond franchise, has announced in a new interview that it plans to make more games based on the franchise. The company says that sequels will be “done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios.” Given the response to 0007 First Light...
My Nintendo News
James Bond game 007 First Light sales estimated to have reached an impressive milestone a week after launch
007 First Light has been out for just over a week and already it may have surpassed two million copies sold. Read more
Eurogamer
007 First Light sequels will be helmed "by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios", as the corp look to be taking more direct control over his Bondliness
007 First Light, James Bond's freshly released spying sojourn to various exotic and dangerous locales, is a thoroughly enjoyable action romp. Naturally, the fact that was my verdict when reviewing it means I'm keen to see developers IO Interactive get a crack at doing a sequel, possibly after...
Rock Paper Shotgun
Amazon suggests IO Interactive might not return for 007 First Light sequel
The U.S. company, which holds the rights to the James Bond franchise, has indicated it could take on publishing and perhaps even development duties.
Game Developer
Future 007 games will be ‘theoretically’ published by Amazon Game Studios, not IO Interactive
Any future video games featuring James Bond will not be published by IO Interactive, an Amazon gaming executive has stated. IO Interactive developed and self-published 007 First Light last month, after initially announcing the game as Project 007 back in November 2020. Six months after this...
Steam NewsFuture 007 games will be ‘theoretically’ published by Amazon Game Studios, not IO Interactive
IO had already made a deal to self-publish 007 First Light before Amazon acquired the Bond IP
VGC
007 First Light Sequels Will Be Published By Amazon, Not IO
Since Amazon now owns the James Bond IP, if there's a 007 First Light sequel, it will be published by Amazon rather than IO Interactive.
TheGamer
IO Interactive Won't Self-Publish Future James Bond Games; Amazon Will Have More Control
Future sequels to 007 First Light will be published by Amazon and MGM, not IO Interactive. In an interview with Polygon, Jeff Gattis, GM of gaming at Amazon, confirmed that Amazon Game Studios will handle publishing on future James Bond games. "We did not [make First Light]," Gattis explained. "We...
Steam NewsIO Interactive Won't Self-Publish Future James Bond Games; Amazon Will Have More Control
Future sequels to 007 First Light will be published by Amazon and MGM, not IO Interactive.
IGN
Which Cup Holds the Jewel of Jahari in 007 First Light
This is a detailed guide showing how to obtain the Jewel of Jahari in IO Interactive's stealth action game, 007 First Light.
Hardcore Gamer
James Bond's Future After 007 First Light Gets Official Update From Amazon
007 First Lighthas just brought back James Bond in fine fashion, and it immediately raises questions about what fans can expect from the franchise next. Without spoiling anything directly, the game leaves good reason to believe that this won't be the last we see of Bond's newest incarnation.
Steam News
007 First Light sequels will be 'done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios,' Amazon exec says
IO Interactive self-published 007 First Light, but don't expect that to happen with future releases.
PC Gamer
007 First Light sequel will come from Amazon Games says James Bond boss
The next James Bond games will be handled by Amazon and MGM, making a direct 007 First Light sequel unclear.
Polygon
James Bond Tops Another Chart, 007 First Light Was the Best-Selling Game on PS Store in May
Smooth talker, smooth seller. 007 First Light looks to be more and more of a success for IO Interactive, as PS Store data for its release month reveals the James Bond origin story was the best-selling game on the PS5, PS4 digital store during May. This is across the USA, Canada, and European...
Push SquarePlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In May, Mr. Bond did it again as 007 First Light topped the US and EU charts, while newcomer I Am Cat dominated the PS VR2 charts. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing […]
PlayStation Blog
007 First Light's brand placement is obnoxious, but it works. What it could mean for the industry, however, scares me
It all starts with a watch. Q approaches a young, fresh-faced James Bond in the bowels of MI6, offering a box of quintessential Q Watches. We've seen them 100 times before in the movies and other Bond media, but 007 First Light presents me with an ornate case with plush black lining; an expensive...
Steam News
007 First Light's brand placement is obnoxious, but it works. What it could mean for the industry, however, scares me
While 007 First Light’s Omega watches and Land Rovers don’t detract from the experience, they reinvent advertising in single-player games.
PCGamesN
007 First Light: How to Win the Jewel of Jahari
Do you need help winning the Jewel of Jahari in 007 First Light? This guide is for you.
DualShockers
007 First Light Game Review: A Fresh Take on the Iconic Spy
IO Interactive has created one of the best action games of the year, featuring a younger, less experienced James Bond.
Hardcore Gamer
Is 007 First Light getting a sequel? Here’s what we know
Get ready, agent 007.
Dot Esports007 First Light Accolades Trailer Highlights Critical Praise
Focusing on an up-and-coming James Bond who joins MI6 to catch a rogue agent, IOI's origin story has been received quite well.
GamingBolt