IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond title, 007 First Light, received a new story trailer during Sony's State of Play, offering a clearer look at the studio's virtual origin story for the iconic spy.

The trailer foregrounds drama and espionage as much as set-piece action. Scenes include tense infiltration, subterfuge and several explosive encounters, while the cast of characters hints at enigmatic villains and potential femme fatales in IO Interactive's take on Bond. The sequence also suggests that missions will not always run smoothly for the protagonist, reinforcing a grittier tone for the narrative.

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The title is due for release on 27 May 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Further context and analysis of IO Interactive's direction for the franchise appear in wider coverage, including a report by Game Informer and an extended feature in XPLog's digital issue, which contains a 007 First Light cover story.

Game Informer originally reported the State of Play reveal and accompanying story trailer; the original piece can be read at the Game Informer website.