Following Amazon’s acquisition of the full James Bond game rights, multiple outlets report that any future sequels connected to IO Interactive’s 007 First Light would be published under MGM and, in some accounts, Amazon Game Studios. Several reports cite comments attributed to an Amazon exec saying that future follow-ups would be “done by MGM” and “theoretically” by Amazon Game Studios, with Amazon seeking a more direct role after previously not publishing IO’s Bond title. Other coverage adds nuance: Amazon officials and a separate Amazon Game Studios executive state it is still too early to discuss future projects, and one executive clarifies that earlier remarks about Amazon Game Studios publishing were not a definitive confirmation. As a result, the exact publisher and whether IO Interactive would return to develop a sequel remain uncertain. While sequels are widely viewed as likely—given First Light’s reception and its open-ended setup—sources also indicate that any future plans are still being defined. In the near term, coverage also notes that 007 First Light’s post-launch roadmap is set for the next year, including free missions and additional story content tied to characters introduced in the game.
Amazon, MGM to handle future 007 First Light sequels after acquiring James Bond rights
Following Amazon’s acquisition of the full James Bond game rights, multiple outlets report that any future sequels connected to IO Interactive’s 007 First Light would be published under MGM and, in so...
- Amazon’s acquisition gives it ownership/control of the James Bond game IP.
- Reporting based on Amazon exec comments indicates future 007 sequels would involve MGM as publisher.
- Some sources say Amazon Game Studios could also publish future sequels, but details are not fully settled.
- Amazon says it is too early to confirm future projects, and some statements were not framed as definitive.
- IO Interactive’s involvement in a sequel is discussed as possible, but not confirmed across reports.
While the overall future of the James Bond video game franchise is up in the air, the next 12 months have been laid out for the IO Interactive-published “007 First Light.” With more than 2.7 million copies sold in the first week after its May 27 launch, the popularity of “007 First Light” — and […]
2 months agoWhile the overall future of the James Bond video game franchise is up in the air, the next 12 months have been laid out for the IO Interactive-published “007 First Light.” With more than 2.7 million copies sold in the first week after its May 27 launch, the popularity of “007 First Light” — and […]
2 months agoAmazon Games boss Jeff Gattis did little to quell rumors about a 007 First Light follow-up, saying it "seems like a sequel should be made."
2 months agoLast week, Amazon gaming general manager Jeff Gattis rather put the cat amongst the pigeons when talking about James Bond's future in games now IO Interactive's 007 First Light is out. He was cited by Polygon as having said that, since they'll be happening post-Amazon's acquisition of the full Bond rights, any follow-up would be "done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios". When asked about Gattis' comments, Amazon were quick to declare that it's "still too early to discuss future projects". Now, Gattis himself has claimed that he never confirmed Amazon Game Studios would be publishing the next Bond game, while once again not setting in stone whether IO Interactive will be returning as its developers. Read more
2 months agoGiven the early success of 007 First Light, it's more than likely we will get more IO Interactive James Bond games in the future.. IOI has even suggested it would love to make a trilogy of James Bond games if it can - and given how First Light ends - no spoilers - there's room for it. However, if IOI does make more James Bond games, franchise owner Amazon has said it wants to be more involved. Read more
2 months agoAmazon Gaming has confirmed that Amazon Game Studios will handle the publishing of any future 007 First Light sequels.
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