During the Xbox Partner Preview presentation on Thursday, developer IO Interactive showed up with another look at 007 First Light, its upcoming James Bond game that tells a new origin story for the titular spy.
Aston Martin cars are as synonymous with James Bond as martinis (shaken, not stirred) and skimpily-dressed femme fatales, and that legacy is continuing in this game.
In a brief new trailer, James Bond is shown a customized Aston Martin Valhalla, a supercar that actually first appeared in the 2021 Bond film, No Time to Die. Daniel Craig's James Bond didn't actually get to drive it though, but players will have access to it in this game.
If you can't wait for 2026, drive the Valhalla around in Forza Horizon 5
Of course, if you really want to go give the Aston Martin Valhalla a spin, it's available in Playground Games' Forza Horizon 5 as a 2019 concept variant.
Forza Horizon 5 is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC (through Steam and Xbox on PC) and even came to PlayStation 5 earlier this year. Naturally, it's also available on Xbox Game Pass.
Now, to be fair, you'll have to forgo all the customizations that set Bond's version of the car apart. Still, considering the Aston Martin Valhalla is limited to just 999 models ever produced, this is almost certainly the only way you or I will be driving it before 007 First Light launches.
That is, unless you happen to be a multi-millionaire, in which case hey, let's talk some time!
Bond is set to arrive next year
Everything the developers have shown of 007 First Light has looked great so far. The team at IO Interactive is clearly evolving the formula it developed for the Hitman games, but with some new elements that help Bond stand out. 007 First Light is even being developed using a new version of the same Glacier engine that IO Interactive used for the Hitman games.
Previous trailers for the game have shown off a mixture of combat and espionage, with Bond forced to tackle problems creatively, but also being ready and willing to go guns-blazing from time to time.
Right now, 007 First Light is one of my most anticipated games for 2026, and I'm eagerly looking forward to learning more.
007 First Light is slated to launch on March 27, 2026.
FAQ
Is 007 First Light on Xbox?
Yes, 007 First Light is coming to Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC (Epic Games Store, Steam and Xbox on PC), PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
On Xbox, 007 First Light supports Xbox Play Anywhere, meaning players can buy one copy then play it on Xbox and PC.
Is 007 First Light a prequel?
Somewhat. 007 First Light is an original take on James Bond, serving as an origin story for how Bond enters the program and becomes licensed to kill. It's not clear what other parts of James Bond books and film the game may intersect with, though it's likely the developers will simply take it in an entirely-new direction.
When is the release date for 007 First Light?
007 First Light is currently scheduled to launch on March 27, 2026.
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