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James Bond returns to video games. Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced that they are working on Project 007 (working title) which will feature the first “totally original” Bond origin story, with players stepping into their shoes to earn their Double O IO status. Interactive, as developer and publisher, will work with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, film producer Bond EON Productions, and video game financier Delphi on Project 007. It will be done for “modern systems and platforms,” which means Project 007 It should be available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S / X at a minimum.
Project 007 does not have a launch window, but IO Interactive said it is currently in “active development” at IO Interactive studios in Copenhagen, Denmark and Malmö, Sweden. Both locations are recruiting talent from around the world, and you can apply for positions on the IO Interactive Career website. The Bond game is being developed using IO Interactive’s proprietary Glacier game engine technology that has also been used in the last three Hitman games it has worked on.
Project 007 will be the first Bond game since 2012’s 007 Legends, released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first Bond movie, Dr. No. The game was largely criticized except for its multiplayer parts. The last Bond game to receive positive reviews was 2003’s James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing, released for the Game Boy Advance, GameCube, PS2, and Xbox. Of course, the most notable entry is GoldenEye 007 from 1997 for the Nintendo 64, a landmark entry for the first-person shooter genre.
“Creating an original Bond game is a monumental undertaking and I truly believe that IO Interactive, working closely with our creative partners at EON and MGM, can deliver something extremely special for our players and communities,” said IO Interactive CEO Hakan. Abrak, in a prepared statement. “Our passionate team is excited to unleash their creativity in the iconic James Bond universe and create the most ambitious game in our studio history.”
MGM Executive Vice President for Global Consumer Products and Experiences Robert Marick added: “James Bond has a strong legacy in the video game space, with some of the most iconic games of all time based on the character. Working with our partners at EON and the talented team at IO Interactive, we plan to bring a new version of this legendary franchise to Bond players and fans around the world. IO Interactive are masters at creating living and breathing worlds of immersive storytelling. “
Prior to Project 007, Bond’s next on-screen appearance will be Daniel Craig’s last appearance in the live-action film No Time to Die which was delayed due to COVID-19 and is currently scheduled to premiere on April 2. of 2021 in cinemas around the world.
