James Bond 007 First Light Sequel All But Confirmed With 4 Million Copies Sold
IO Interactive has revealed that its action-stealth game 007 First Light has sold 4 million copies since launching in May, a strong result that makes a sequel look highly likely even though nothing has been officially confirmed. The news comes amid uncertainty over the future of Bond video games following the franchise's move to Amazon, after remarks from Amazon Game Studios boss Jeff Gatis briefly cast doubt on whether IO Interactive would develop further instalments, before he clarified that the studio would probably be Amazon's choice given the game's success.
007 First Light saw Hitman developer IO Interactive bring its sandbox-driven, stealth-focused design to the Bond universe, combining sprawling explorable levels with cinematic set pieces inspired by games such as Uncharted. As an origin story featuring Patrick Gibson as a young Bond, it charted a path distinct from the films. Beyond a potential sequel, IO Interactive is continuing to support the current game, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version in development and a year-long roadmap of updates planned, including New Game+, extra Tac Sim challenges and a mission built around Lenny Kravitz's character Bawma.
- 007 First Light has sold 4 million copies since its May release.
- A sequel isn't confirmed, but looks very likely.
- Switch 2 version and a year of content updates are planned.
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James Bond video games have been made by different studios over the years, so a new game can raise questions about who will make the next one. 007 First Light is an original story about Bond before he became the familiar British secret agent, rather than an adaptation of a particular film.
The game was made by IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series, which is known for levels that let players choose how to approach a mission. Its Bond game combines that stealth-focused design with more cinematic action, and stars Patrick Gibson as a young Bond.
The Bond franchise’s move to Amazon has added uncertainty about who will develop future games. A successful first release could make IO Interactive a strong candidate to continue, but plans for another game have not been confirmed.