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This week's offering for 007 fans is IO Interactive's 007 First Light, which delves deeply into gameplay from the upcoming 007 game! On Wednesday, September 3, 2024, the special broadcast will provide viewers with a close-up view of Bond's first mission as a brand-new MI6 agent.

How to Watch State of Play

PlayStation The State of Play showcase will stream on PlayStation’s official channels on YouTube and Twitch.

Date: September 3, 2025
Time: 11 AM PT / 7 PM BST / 8 PM CEST / 11:30 PM IST
Where to watch: PlayStation YouTube and PlayStation Twitch

The broadcast will run for over 30 minutes, featuring live gameplay from 007 First Light followed by developer insights from IO Interactive.

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What to Expect: Gameplay Deep Dive

The gameplay deep dive promises a playthrough of Bond’s first mission as a 26-year-old recruit, offering players a fresh take on the spy’s origin story. Unlike the movies, this game is a standalone reimagining that rewinds the clock to Bond’s early years, before he earns his ‘00’ status.

According to IO Interactive, players will experience a mix of:

  • High-speed car chases with cinematic flair.
  • Stealth sequences, capturing the essence of espionage.
  • Shootouts and tactical gunplay.
  • Spy gadgets and tools inspired by classic Bond adventures.

Bond joins MI6's elite training program after starting out as a brazen air crewman in the Royal Navy. In keeping with IOI's reputation for creating immersive game designs, the studio teases a combination of stealth mechanics and intense action. 

A Glimpse Into Bond’s World

The 007 First Light reveal trailer, shown during June’s State of Play, already teased Bond sneaking through corridors, engaging in firefights, and burning rubber in stylish cars. September’s deep dive will expand on this, likely showcasing longer missions, combat systems, and possibly open-world mechanics.

The game is being developed using IOI’s Glacier Engine - the same engine that supports the Hitman trilogy, so promises incredibly detailed environments, realistic animations, and reactive AI.

Possible Release Date Reveal

Although we know 007 First Light will be coming in 2026, no actual date has been revealed by IO Interactive. Many fans are looking forward to the September showcase to learn when they can expect to get their hands on the game.

The game will be available across multiple platforms, including:

  • PC (Steam & Epic Games Store)
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X/S
  • Nintendo Switch 2

007 First Light is a Hollywood blockbuster on steroids which takes full advantage of the cross-platform week one release.

Why It Matters

The 007 First Light reveal is the first real James Bond game we’ve had in just over a decade, since classics such as GoldenEye 007 and Everything or Nothing. High hopes, given IO Interactive's track record for building open-ended stealth-action games.

  • It redefines Bond with a character-driven origin story.
  • It combines espionage, action, and cinematic storytelling.
  • It has the potential to be the definitive James Bond video game experience.

Final Thoughts

The gameplay deep dive for 007 First Light at PlayStation’s State of Play looks to be one of the most anticipated showings of 2025 so far. With a bit of espionage and stealth alongside globe-trotting action, young Bond would be in very good hands with IO Interactive’s take on the British superspy, and er, we’ll have to see how much suspension of disbelief is required because 007 doesn’t look like he’s even hit puberty.

September 3 is the date to circle on your calendar when the world will get its first good look at how James Bond is making his return to video games.