IO Interactive, the developer and publisher of the legendary Hitman franchise, is currently working on a new James Bond game, known under the code name Project 007. Although it’s still early in development, here’s everything we know about it update on this highly anticipated project.
Since the release of the last major James Bond game in 2012, it’s clear that this franchise was in need of a revival. It is therefore excellent news that IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman games, has taken over this license to create Project 007.
We learned about the project in 2020, thanks to a brief teaser trailer. However, little information has been revealed since, as IO Interactive jealously guards the details of this future title. However, there are a few clues that allow us to begin to imagine what the game could offer.
IO InteractiveIs there a release date for Project 007?
No, to date, IO Interactive has not yet announced a release date for Project 007because the game is still in early development. The studio is still looking for new talents to strengthen his team and work on this project.
The studio seems to have very high ambitions for this game, wanting to deliver an exceptional gaming experience that would revitalize the James Bond franchise. To achieve this objective, the title will require significant development time, especially as developers adapt to the new generation of consoles.
It’s clear that the studio plans to expand for this project, as they plan to double their headcount from 200 to over 400 employees during the game’s development.
Thus, it is unlikely that we will see the release of the game before 2025, and perhaps not even before 2026. For those who wish to follow the progress of the project, it is possible to subscribe to a newsletter on the official website of the game.
Is there a trailer for Project 007?
Although there is no no real trailer for Project 007 yeta teaser was released in November 2020. This teaser did not reveal much about the game, other than the confirmation that IO Interactive is indeed working on a James Bond game, which was enough to spark a immense enthusiasm among the studio’s fans.
Even though this teaser doesn’t provide much concrete information, hearing the iconic James Bond theme is enough to excite any fan of the old games or films and fuel impatience for the release of this new title.
What will the story of Project 007 be?
Although much speculation has been made, we already have some information about the plot of Project 007. First, we know that the game will feature a “completely original” story set in the James Bond universe. This means that it will not include any actors who have played Bond previously, and will not tell a story previously seen in the films. It will be a completely new adventure.
In an interview given to IGN In 2024, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak suggested that the game would feature a young James Bond, with the idea of creating a complete trilogy that would allow us to see this character evolve over time.
On which platforms will Project 007 be released?
At the moment there is no official information regarding the platforms on which Project 007 will be available. That said, it is highly likely that the game will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, as well as PC.
It’s also possible that the game will release as an exclusive for one of these platforms, but since IO Interactive has yet to make any comments on this, it’s difficult to know at the moment.
