IO Interactive reveals 007 First Light gameplay details: stealth, destruction, and tactical advancement

IO Interactive studio shared gameplay details for its upcoming spy action game, scheduled for release on May 27, 2026, for all current platforms. Gameplay director Andreas Kroch explained in an interview that a key development principle is to reflect the legendary agent's quick reflexes and resourcefulness in the mechanics.

The core gameplay will be a combination of stealth, dynamic shootouts, and high-speed driving. The developers emphasize constant forward movement as a central element: Agent 007 must utilize the environment and enemies themselves to achieve his objectives. Ammunition is severely limited, forcing the player to pick up weapons from defeated enemies and constantly navigate levels. A similar principle applies to stealth play: the player must observe, analyze, and choose optimal moments to act, creating new opportunities.

Special attention is paid to environmental interactivity. Destructibility opens up fresh routes and interactions: explosions can collapse structures, creating unexpected paths. The developers strive to ensure that gamers always find ways to act, even in the most hopeless situations. For example, you can lure enemies into a room and lock them in by using a laser to hack a doorknob.

This approach, according to Krokh, is intended to give players the choice between dynamic moves and clever use of the environment. The title will be released on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, and promises to be a fresh take on the adventures of the world's most famous spy.