007 First Light
IO Interactive art director explains 007: First Light controller design
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Rasmus Poulsen, art director for IO Interactive's 007: First Light, has clarified that the limited edition DualSense PS5 controller's straight-line design is intentional. The design draws from the game's UI and 'light' themes rather than a traditional gun barrel rifling. Poulsen shared these insights in recent interviews alongside hands-on previews of the game.
IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak stated that AAA single-player games can be developed for roughly half the budgets commonly reported in the industry. He highlighted the studio's efficient approach with its engine and talent to control costs on ambitious projects like 007 First Light. Abrak emphasized sustainable development over short-term recouping.
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Composer David Arnold has revealed the creative process behind 'First Light,' his new James Bond theme song with Lana Del Rey. The track serves as the anthem for the upcoming video game '007 First Light,' an origin story for the iconic spy. Arnold shared insights into their remote collaboration and the song's ties to Bond's legacy.
IO Interactive has delayed its James Bond origin story game, 007 First Light, from March 27 to May 27, 2026, across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC. The announcement on December 23, 2025, cites the need for optimization and refinement, with the game already fully playable from start to finish.
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Building on the initial announcement late last week, IO Interactive has delayed its James Bond origin game, 007 First Light, by two months to May 27, 2026, originally March 27. The fully playable title will use the extra time for polishing stability and refinements across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.