Amazon Eyes James Bond Sequel Development
Amazon executives believe a sequel to 007 First Light should be made, potentially developed by MGM and Amazon Game Studios.
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007 First Light Sequel “Should Be Made,” Says Amazon’s Head of Gaming
Amazon Game Studios Head of Gaming Jeff Gattis clarified that while he did not confirm Amazon is publishing the next James Bond game, he believes a sequel to 007 First Light "should be made." Gattis stated that IO Interactive has been a great partner and that the decision to proceed with a sequel depends on market appetite and the profitability of the current game, with Amazon MGM owning the James Bond IP rights.
007 First Light sequels will be 'done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios,' Amazon exec says
Amazon Game Studios executive Jeff Gattis stated that sequels to the James Bond game 007 First Light will be developed by MGM and potentially Amazon Game Studios. While IO Interactive self-published the first game due to Amazon not owning full rights at the time, future installments will be brought in-house as part of Amazon's strategy to integrate its owned intellectual properties across media.
ARGs and Easter Eggs
The ending of 007 First Light has been revealed to tease a potential sequel. The article also touches upon the broader concepts of Alternate Reality Games (ARGs) and Easter Eggs within video games.
007 First Light already has plans for a sequel where ‘James Bond will return’
IO Interactive's new James Bond game, 007 First Light, concludes with a clear tease for a sequel, indicating that 'James Bond will return.' The game is praised as an excellent action-adventure adaptation of the spy franchise, with the ending explicitly setting up plot points for a follow-up game, though a formal announcement is pending sales performance.
007 First Light Ending Teases A Sequel
The ending of 007 First Light teases a potential sequel, aligning with IO Interactive's vision for a trilogy of James Bond games. CEO Hakan Abrak expressed hopes of defining James Bond in gaming for years to come. The game is receiving solid reviews, though the Nintendo Switch 2 version has been delayed to summer.