Over an hour of footage from the upcoming James Bond game 007: First Light has leaked online, exposing major story details and the game's ending weeks before launch.
The footage was originally submitted to Indonesia's ratings board by developer IO Interactive but surfaced publicly through the Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS) website, according to VGC. The clips have since circulated more widely, compromising what IO Interactive worked to keep secret.
The game launches May 27, giving the studio roughly six weeks to manage the fallout. When contacted about the breach, IO Interactive declined to provide additional comment.
007: First Light marks the studio's entry into the James Bond universe with an original origin story. The game will feature Patrick Gibson, star of Dexter: Original Sin, as a young Bond. The supporting cast includes Gemma Chan from The Eternals, Lennie James of The Walking Dead, and musician Lenny Kravitz. IO Interactive, known for the Hitman franchise, is positioning First Light as the foundation for a new trilogy of Bond games.
The leak also exposed information about other unreleased titles. Details for Bandai Namco's Echoes of Aincrad and Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced were similarly compromised. The Assassin's Creed title, which Ubisoft has acknowledged but not formally announced, is currently listed for 2026 release across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S platforms.
IO Interactive faced a separate setback last week when it confirmed a delay for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of 007: First Light. Originally scheduled for March, the Switch 2 port will now arrive later this summer. The PC and current-generation console versions remain on track for May 27.
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