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IO Interactive is intentionally distancing itself from the legacy of the iconic GoldenEye 007 as it works on its new James Bond game, 007 First Light. This was revealed by IO Interactive’s Senior Licensing Producer, Theuns Smit.

Legendary rock musician Lenny Kravitz — a four-time Grammy winner and the voice behind hits like Fly Away and Are You Gonna Go My Way — is making his video game debut in 007: First Light from IO Interactive. He will portray Bawma, a charismatic pirate king with a mysterious past. In an interview with IGN, Kravitz shared his impressions of the role, his love for the James Bond franchise, and details about the character.

IO Interactive has announced a delay for its upcoming spy action game, 007 First Light. The release has been pushed back by two months, with the developers saying they need a bit more time to fully realize their vision.

Studio IO Interactive has released the first episode of Beyond the Light, a behind-the-scenes series dedicated to the development of 007 First Light. In this episode, the team breaks down gameplay and stealth mechanics in detail while addressing common player questions.

IO Interactive has announced a series of livestreams dedicated to the action game 007 First Light. The first episode will air on Twitch on December 3 at 8AM PT.

IO Interactive has confirmed that a new entry in the Hitman series is in the works, though no release date has been announced yet. Studio CEO Hakan Abrak stated that the company will first focus on expanding the co-op component within Hitman: World of Assassination, with more details about the next mainline game to come later. He emphasized that the co-op mode will be a significant addition to the Hitman universe, introducing new mechanics and combinations.

IO Interactive has launched a free giveaway of the HITMAN 3 — Makeshift Pack on Steam. This DLC pack for HITMAN World of Assassination includes a variety of in-game items.

During the Xbox Partner Preview, a new trailer for 007 First Light was revealed, giving fans their first look at the Aston Martin Valhalla hypercar. This rare hybrid model features a mid-engine layout and is limited to just 999 units worldwide.

IO Interactive has unveiled a new Elusive Target mission for Hitman World of Assassination, starring none other than Eminem. From December 1 to 31, players will go up against his infamous alter ego, Slim Shady, in a surreal setting—a reimagined, ominous psychiatric hospital in Hokkaido. According to the story, Eminem teams up with Agent 47 to help him take down a dangerous doppelganger.

The connection between 007 First Light and the James Bond films seems to go beyond fast cars and glamorous women — fans have spotted a hint that Lana Del Rey might be behind the game’s main theme.

In IO Interactive’s upcoming spy action game 007: First Light, James Bond won’t start out as the invincible agent we know — instead, the developers want to show his journey from an inexperienced rookie to the legendary 007.

The developers of Hitman World of Assassination have announced a new Elusive Target mission — this time starring none other than Bruce Lee. The mission will be available for free from September 25 through November 20.

Sony has announced a new State of Play broadcast, set for September 3 at 11 a.m. PT.

MindsEye, developed by Build A Rocket Boy and published by IO Interactive, launched on June 10, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. However, the game was immediately met with criticism from many gamers. As a result, PlayStation has started issuing refunds to players, despite its typically strict refund policy.

IO Interactive has announced a mobile version of Hitman World of Assassination. The game is coming to iOS devices, but there's no news yet on a potential Android release.

Hitman developer IO Interactive has just dropped the first trailer for 007 First Light, their take on the James Bond universe. Alongside the trailer, they've also shared some initial screenshots, giving us a glimpse of what's to come.

IO Interactive has unveiled the official title of its upcoming James Bond game. The project will be called 007: First Light, and more details are expected to be revealed very soon.

Hitman: Absolution is a game that belongs to the very rare genre of "purebred" stealth games. No trendy gadgets, sensors, or scanners. Just cold calculation, stealth, and a garrote in your hands. The innovations introduced by the developers at IO Interactive in Absolution shifted the focus from hardcore gameplay to "mainstream appeal," so the new game doesn't quite reach the benchmark set by the exemplary Hitman: Blood Money.

Developers IO Interactive presented a trailer for a new mission for the Hitman: World of Assassination collection. The target of the mission The Splitter will be Jean-Claude Van Damme, who replaced Conor McGregor.

IO Interactive has announced that it has decided to sever all ties with mixed martial artist Conor McGregor, who was recently found guilty of raping a woman six years ago by the High Court of Ireland.