Amazon has clarified its ongoing relationship with IO Interactive following the successful launch of 007 First Light. The company stated it holds rights to future James Bond video games but said it is too early to discuss sequels. The comments address online speculation after earlier remarks by an Amazon executive.
Amazon issued a statement on June 4 confirming its collaboration with IO Interactive. “We have a great relationship with IO Interactive and are proud of what we’ve accomplished together on 007 First Light,” the spokesperson said. The firm added that its partners at IO will share more about the game soon. 007 First Light was released on May 27 and sold 1.5 million copies in its first 24 hours. Industry analyst Rhyss Elliot estimates total sales have reached 2.2 million copies across platforms, generating roughly $150 million in revenue. Earlier comments from Amazon Game Studios boss Jeff Gattis had fueled concerns that the studio might be sidelined. Gattis noted that future Bond titles would involve MGM and theoretically Amazon Game Studios as publisher, since the original game was developed before Amazon acquired the rights.
