After 007 First Light, IO Interactive's next game probably won't be another James Bond or a Hitman, but rather something else entirely
IO Interactive's upcoming game is likely to be a new IP called Project Fantasy, rather than another James Bond or Hitman title. The studio is currently developing this online fantasy RPG, which is in active development and led by co-owner Christian Elverdam. While they continue to support 007 First Light, the focus is shifting towards this new project that aims to entertain players for years to come.
- ▪IO Interactive's next game is titled Project Fantasy, an online fantasy RPG.
- ▪The team working on Project Fantasy is larger than the one for Hitman but smaller than the one for 007 First Light.
- ▪IO plans to maintain a workforce for 007 First Light to support ongoing gameplay experiences.
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Home News After 007 First Light, IO Interactive's next game probably won't be another James Bond or a Hitman, but rather something else entirely Fantastic. Image credit: IO Interactive <img alt="Robert Purchese avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/user-9946-originalxoriginal-14-03-23.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="1024" height="1017" > News by Robert Purchese Associate Editor Published on May 29, 2026 Follow 007 First Light The new James Bond game, 007 First Light, seems to be enjoying a very positive response. We were charmed in our 007 First Light review, and judging by the impressive 007 First Light launch sales, many of you were too.
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