Project 007 might be in the early stages of development, but there’s a lot to anticipate from the new James Bond game from IO Interactive. While we don’t have much information on a release date, we’ve managed to gather a few details so far.
Up to this point, all we’ve seen is a short teaser trailer that doesn’t feature any gameplay. However, the game’s website confirms that the story will be focused on James Bond’s origins and it will be “completely original”. This means that IO Interactive won’t be drawing from stories in previous James Bond movies or books. Additionally, the game won’t feature any actors from the films.
As a whole, Project 007 is keeping its details under wraps when it comes to gameplay. Although we can expect guns in some form, the specific details have yet to be revealed. We may see classic first-person action, similar to Goldeneye 007 for the N64, or IO Interactive might opt for third-person stealth mechanics, similar to their acclaimed Hitman series. But, speculation aside, here’s what we know so far.
Project 007: cut to the chase
- What is it? A James Bond game from the developer of Hitman
- When can I play it? TBC
- What can I play it on? TBC
Project 007 potential platforms
There are no official details about when we can expect the new Project 007 game. Given that IO Interactive is still putting together its development team, it may be a few years before the game is released. At this point, it is likely that it will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, but nothing has been confirmed. Considering the seemingly distant release date, it seems unlikely that it will be available on Xbox One or PS4. However, IO Interactive’s last major release, Hitman 3, had a cloud version on Nintendo Switch, so there’s a possibility that Project 007 may also get the same treatment.
Project 007 trailer
So far, IO Interactive has only provided us with a teaser trailer for Project 007. It’s not much to go on, but it’s always charming to see a new take on the classic James Bond opening sequence.
Project 007 news
IO Interactive hires audio director for Project 007
Making an official announcement on the developer’s website, IO Interactive has announced that its hired a new audio director, Dominic Vega. Having previously worked on big names like League of Legends, Ratchet and Clank: Nexus, and Just Cause 4, Vega stated:
“I don’t think there are many sound palettes as iconic as the James Bond universe. It’s one of my favorite soundtracks of all time. Working on such an iconic franchise with IOI, and the audio team here is incredibly exciting.”
Don’t expect familiar actors to return
At the moment, further details on the project are few and far between, but an interview with IO Interactive’s studio director did reveal that the upcoming game won’t be based on any of the actors featured in the film series. Hakan Abrak described how his team “have been allowed to make [their] own digital Bond, which will not lean on a Bond actor.”
That’s everything were know about Project 007 so far, and unfortunately, it looks set to be quite a long wait. To see what games are in 2024, check out our upcoming games guide.