About 007 First Light — Developer, Publisher, Engine and Details
Updated 2026-06-02
007 First Light is developed by IO Interactive, the Danish studio renowned for the Hitman series. The game was announced in February 2026 after years of speculation about IO Interactive's secret Bond project, codenamed Project 007. This about guide covers everything: the developer's history, the technology powering the game, the development timeline, and the full specifications that define this modern Bond experience.
Developer and publisher details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Developer | IO Interactive (Copenhagen, Denmark) |
| Publisher | IO Interactive (self-published) |
| Licensors | MGM / EON Productions / Danjaq |
| Engine | Glacier Engine (proprietary, version 7.0) |
| Release Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Platforms | PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 |
Development history
IO Interactive first revealed Project 007 in November 2020 with a brief teaser trailer. The studio spent the next five years building the game while simultaneously supporting Hitman 3 (later World of Assassination). The development team grew from approximately 200 to over 400 staff, with satellite studios in Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton contributing. The Glacier Engine received a major overhaul for version 7.0, adding ray tracing support, improved AI pathfinding, and a new dynamic lighting system specifically built for the game's varied global locations.
Game specifications
About 007 First Light's technical specs: the game runs at native 4K on PS5 and Xbox Series X (Quality mode), with dynamic resolution scaling on Xbox Series S targeting 1440p. The PC version supports unlimited frame rates and ultrawide monitors. The install size is approximately 85 GB with a day-one patch of 5-8 GB. Crossplay and cross-progression are supported across all platforms through an IO Interactive account. No Nintendo Switch or last-gen versions are planned.
FAQ
- Who developed 007 First Light?
- IO Interactive, the Danish studio behind the Hitman World of Assassination trilogy. They announced the project in 2020 and spent five years in development.
- What engine does 007 First Light use?
- The proprietary Glacier Engine version 7.0, rebuilt from the Hitman-era Glacier 6.0 with new ray tracing, AI, and lighting systems specifically for the Bond game.