With the legacy and mystique of the secret agent 007, it is no surprise that fans of the James Bond franchise have been eagerly awaiting news on the new installment, known as “Project 007”. On September 25th, 2020, developer IO Interactive and publisher of the James Bond series, MGM, released a first look teaser trailer, seemingly setting the stage for a return of the iconic character. Here’s everything we know so far.
Project 007 is a first-person, narrative-focused, origin story of James Bond. The official synopsis reads: “In Project 007, players will step into the shoes of the world’s favorite secret agent for the very first time, earn their 00 status in the very first James Bond origin story, and face off against the global criminal organisation SPECTRE.”
The teaser trailer offers a peek into the game’s mysterious narrative and protagonist. Accompanied with an orchestrated rendition of the iconic James Bond theme, it focuses on an MI6 training facility and offers a glimpse of a mysterious dormitory near the end of the video, which has yet to be revealed. Considering that Project 007 will be an origin story, it will most likely focus on Bond’s early years in the MI6.
The reveal trailer also implied that Project 007 will be the only true Bond game in the near future, with IO Interactive committing to ‘remain true to the franchise’. However, the game has been described as a “wholly original” Bond experience as opposed to an adaptation of an existing film or novel. It suggests that Project 007 will offer a unique story and setting inspired by popular Bond films, but with its own original spin.
Apart from the single-player narrative, we may also see the return of a four-player co-op mode. Keeping with the franchise’s legacy, the game will likely include a generous range of weapons and gadgets; this could be in the form of a large array of guns, Q’s famous toolkits, or even a selection of vehicles to choose from. For now, IO Interactive have yet to confirm any further details.
Project 007 has been a highly anticipated game ever since its announcement, and IO Interactive have yet to reveal an official release date. However, the studio have promised a full reveal of the ambitious title in the coming months. After witnessing the teaser trailer, we know that Project 007 will be a promising homage to the iconic character and hopefully provide gamers with a thrilling, action-packed experience.
