Written By Shubham Arora
Sony Confirms 007 First Light Gameplay Showcase At State Of Play 2025: When And Where To Watch
Sony’s State of Play will feature a 30-minute deep dive into 007 First Light gameplay on September 3. Here’s when and where to watch.
Published By: Shubham Arora | Published: Sep 02, 2025, 10:30 PM (IST)
James Bond fans are in for a big treat this week. Sony has confirmed that its upcoming State of Play presentation will include an in-depth gameplay deep dive for 007 First Light, the much-awaited Bond game developed by IO Interactive – the studio behind Hitman. The showcase is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, and will give fans their first extended look at Bond’s origin story in action. 
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When and Where to Watch
The State of Play broadcast will be livestreamed on PlayStation’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. It kicks off at 11am PT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST (11:30pm IST) on September 3 (Wednesday). The show is expected to run for over 30 minutes, with developers walking players through Bond’s very first mission as a new MI6 recruit. Also Read: Nintendo’s New Fire Emblem Shadows Mobile Game Mixes RPG Battles With Among Us-Inspired Gameplay
Alternatively, you can watch the 007 First Flight gameplay livestream on September 3 by clicking on the embedded video below: Also Read: Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Price Cut Announced In India: Get A Flat Rs 5,000 Off THIS Way
What to Expect
IO Interactive revealed that the gameplay will showcase a young, 26-year-old Bond – before he officially earns his “00” status. In First Light, Bond begins as a daring Royal Navy air crewman before being recruited into MI6. The deep dive is set to showcase everything that makes Bond iconic – adrenaline-pumping car chases, nail-biting stealth missions, and explosive shootouts.
After the gameplay showcase, IO Interactive will also share behind-the-scenes details, giving players a better idea of how the game’s mechanics, design, and Bond’s new origin story came together.
007 First Light Release Timeline
While snippets of gameplay were shown during its reveal in June, this week’s State of Play will be the first extended showcase. IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light is scheduled to release in 2026 on PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, though a precise launch date is still under wraps.
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With breathtaking locations, clever gadgets, and a younger take on James Bond, 007 First Light is one espionage gaming to look forward to.
