20 Most Anticipated Video Games Of 2026
19. 007 First Light
007 First Light Release Date: March 27, 2026
To keep 007 fans busy until the Denis Villeneuve-directed next Bond film comes out, there's 007 First Light - a new origin story for the legendary super-spy from Hitman developers IO Interactive.
Entirely divorced from any cinematic iteration of James Bond, First Light introduces us to a 26-year-old Bond who is an inexperienced MI6 agent tasked with a mission which will earn him 00 status.
Irish actor Patrick Gibson has been cast in the role of Bond, and while IO has stated that the game will offer an updated depiction of Bond, you can still expect to see most usual Bond hallmarks.
Namely, gear up for gadgets galore, awesome cars, globetrotting action, and supporting appearances from the likes of M, Q, and Miss Moneypenny.
The gameplay will offer up a mix of Hitman-esque stealth with gunplay and car chases, all of it wrapped up in a glossy cinematic bow, and IO plans for it to launch a trilogy of new Bond games. Here's hoping.