007 First Light Leaks Prompt IO to Publish Gameplay Early
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- IO Interactive released the first 13 minutes of the opening mission from 007 First Light after early copies of the game leaked online ahead of its official launch on May 26-27.
- The leaked footage showed James Bond in a stealth-heavy sequence reminiscent of Metal Gear, depicting a younger Bond navigating through dangerous terrain after a helicopter crash.
- IO Interactive urged fans to avoid spoilers by waiting for the official release but provided the cleaner gameplay segment to manage the impact of the leaks.
- 007 First Light will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S this week, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for a later release.
- The opening mission's tone and gameplay suggest it explores an earlier period in Bond's life, differing from the more polished 007 persona seen in other previews.