007 First Light's James Bond (probably) won't be a sexist, misogynist dinosaur: 'Some things fall by the wayside,' IO Interactive says
IO Interactive has announced that the upcoming game 007 First Light will not portray James Bond as a sexist, misogynist character. The game's narrative director emphasized the need to reinterpret Bond for modern audiences while acknowledging the character's historical context. While some traditional elements will remain, the portrayal will reflect contemporary values.
- ▪IO Interactive is developing the game 007 First Light.
- ▪The narrative director stated that the character will be viewed through a modern lens.
- ▪The game will still include traditional Bond elements, such as a Bond girl and double-entendre banter.
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Games Action 007 First Light 007 First Light's James Bond (probably) won't be a sexist, misogynist dinosaur: 'Some things fall by the wayside,' IO Interactive says News By Andy Chalk published 20 May 2026 Don't expect any "Christmas only comes once a year" cracks in this one. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: IO Interactive) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter James Bond, the dashing 007 of British intelligence, is famous for his way with the ladies: smooth, casual, kind of misogynistic sometimes.
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