IO Interactive’s 007 First Light has been delayed until May 27

IO Interactive’s James Bond simulator 007 First Gentle has been delayed until May 27, 2026. It was supposed to return out in March. The corporate says two-month delay is for polish and refinement, which is okay by me. I would at all times fairly wait a bit longer for a greater finish product.

IO says the sport is already “absolutely playable from starting to finish” however nonetheless wants a little bit of consideration to make sure “the strongest attainable model at launch.” The developer guarantees to share extra updates in the beginning of subsequent yr.

For the uninitiated, 007 First Gentle is the primary James Bond sport in over a decade. The developer is similar group behind the famend Hitman franchise, so this might probably be one of the best Bond sport since Goldeneye.

The gameplay seems fast-paced, frenetic and stuffed with spycraft. It options an authentic story that pulls from all around the decades-long franchise. We received an opportunity to talk to narrative director Martin Emborg and he famous that the sport stars a younger and inexperienced Bond, which appears to be the route Amazon is taking with its upcoming film.

The sport additionally boasts a fairly stacked forged. Patrick Gibson, from The OA and Dexter: Authentic Sin, performs the well-known lothario spy and Lenny Kravitz has been forged as the first villain. Different forged members embrace Lennie James, Kiera Lester, Alastair Mackenzie and Priyanga Burford.

Who is aware of when the following Bond movie will truly come out, so this must be a pleasant little stopgap for followers.