(Strokes the cat) Good evening, Mr. Bond. You thought you could escape 2025 without your game, 007: First Lightare you experiencing a delay? Shame on you, Mr Bond. It is, and now Bondily will be available in May 2026.
The new date is May 27, 2026, Bond. Exactly two months later than the previous date, March 27.
“007: First Light is our most ambitious project to date, and the team has been completely focused on creating an unforgettable James Bond experience, combining thrilling action, globe-trotting, espionage, gadgets, car chases and more,” IO CEO Hakan Abrak wrote in the delay announcement, which he kindly faxed to My Evil Fortress of Villains. “As an independent developer and publisher, this decision allows us to ensure from day one that the game will deliver the level of quality that players deserve.”
Important update regarding the release date of 007 First Light.
— 007 First Light (@007game.ioi.dk) December 23, 2025 at 17:01
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“The game is progressing well and is playable from start to finish,” he continued, citing a desire to further refine Bondage and set it up for “long-term success.” Finally, Abrak promised more Bondly updates early next year.
That's right, Mr Bond. Now that's not the case, let me talk to you. The main reason I brought you here to relay this information (even though I was already off for the holidays) is because when I first saw the news, I thought that one of the 2026-dated games I wrote about in the most anticipated article that came out closer to the new year might no longer be a 2026-dated game. Thankfully, that's not the case, so instead I'll blame this short episode of crimbo news on my admirable devotion to RPS, as well as the fact that I decided to do the same for GTA 6's last delayit just felt right.
Plus, it was GTA 6's move to November 19 next year that created the perfect free window in May that IO just snapped up for First Light.
So you see, Bond, everything fits together perfectly. Video game news. My master plan is to take the world hostage by grafting rocket launchers onto stoats, voles, and other small mammals. Now come here so I… Lenny Kravitz – can tie you to a table and point a laser at your balls.
