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IO Interactive’s James Bond simulator 007 First Light<\/em> has been delayed until May 27, 2026<\/a>. It was supposed to come out in March. The company says two-month delay is for polish and refinement, which is fine by me. I’d always rather wait a bit longer for a better end product.<\/p>\n IO says the game is already “fully playable from beginning to end” but still needs a bit of attention to ensure “the strongest possible version at launch.” The developer promises to share more updates at the beginning of next year.<\/p>\n For the uninitiated, 007 First Light<\/em> is the first James Bond game in over a decade<\/a>. The developer is the same organization behind the renowned Hitman franchise, so this could potentially be the best Bond game since Goldeneye<\/em>.<\/p>\n The gameplay looks fast-paced, frenetic and filled with spycraft. It features an original story that pulls from all over the decades-long franchise. We got a chance to speak to narrative director Martin Emborg<\/a> and he noted that the game stars a young and inexperienced Bond, which seems to be the direction Amazon is taking with its upcoming film<\/a>.<\/p>\n The game also boasts a pretty stacked cast. Patrick Gibson, from The OA<\/em> and Dexter: Original Sin<\/em>, plays the famous lothario spy and Lenny Kravitz has been cast as the primary villain. Other cast members include Lennie James, Kiera Lester, Alastair Mackenzie and Priyanga Burford.<\/p>\n Who knows when the next Bond film will actually come out, so this should be a nice little stopgap for fans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n