007 First Light Review: IO Interactive Delivers the Best James Bond Game Since GoldenEye
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize James Bond is back, and this time he’s not on the big screen.
- 007 First Light doesn’t rehash Daniel Craig’s era or try to mimic Golden Eye’s multiplayer nostalgia.
- Narrative director Martin Emborg said this Bond isn’t the unflappable veteran fans know yet.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize James Bond is back, and this time he’s not on the big screen. IO Interactive’s 007 First Light launched May 27, 2026, and early reviews call it the most confident, polished Bond game in decades – a modern take that finally captures the spy’s mix of charm, gadgetry, and brute force.
007 First Light doesn’t rehash Daniel Craig’s era or try to mimic Golden Eye’s multiplayer nostalgia. Instead, it follows a younger Bond fresh out of MI6 academy, eager to prove himself. Dexter: Original Sin star Patrick Gibson voices and models the new 007, bringing a cockier, less seasoned edge to the role.
The game leans into that “rookie” angle. Narrative director Martin Emborg said this Bond isn’t the unflappable veteran fans know yet.