IO Interactive jumps the gun on its own reveal plans by unveiling first official details of 007 First Light, its upcoming James Bond game. It describes it as "a story-driven action-adventure game featuring a standalone original, re-imagined origin story of a young James Bond." An Announcement Trailer with cinematics sets up the story with some signature elements from the Bond films, including a little product placement. It concludes promising a gameplay reveal in Q3. Here's more:

This unique, standalone original story has been created by the passionate development team at IO Interactive. In 007 First Light, players will step into the shoes of a young Bond, a promising yet rebellious Royal Navy air crewman who is recruited into MI6. His sharp instincts and heroism in combat propel him into the agency’s rigorous training program for the once revered, and newly resurrected, elite 00 section.

For the first time ever, fans will be able to experience Bond’s ascent at MI6 from a young 26-year-old recruit into a full-fledged spy – immersing them in the exotic and dangerous world of espionage captured in the films. Bond’s adventures will take players all around the globe, coming face to face with allies and foes (or in some cases, both), while choosing how they overcome obstacles and challenges, whether it be with brute force, cunning guile, or charming wit.