Amazon praises IO Interactive but won't commit to future Bond games

Amazon Gaming general manager Jeff Gattis said that following the success of 007 First Light, sequels will be "done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios," suggesting IO Interactive may not return for future Bond games. An Amazon spokesperson pushed back, saying "Amazon MGM holds the rights to any future James Bond videogames but it’s still too early to discuss future projects." The rep added, "We have a great relationship with IO Interactive and are proud of what we've accomplished together on 007 First Light.

Our partners at IO will reveal more about 007 First Light in the near future and we’re looking forward to sharing what’s next." That situation is unusual because, while Amazon now owns the underlying IP and therefore has "a stake" in 007 First Light, IO Interactive self-published the game: its deal to make it was concluded years before Amazon's 2025 acquisition of the Bond franchise.

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