Following IO Interactive’s confirmation of Project 007’s official name as 007 First Light, speculation arose about details surfacing during Summer Game Fest 2025. However, the studio recently announced an independent broadcast—the inaugural IOI Showcase—promising fresh insights into titles like MindsEye (developed by Build A Rocket Boy and published by IOI), alongside updates on Hitman: World of Assassination and the highly anticipated Bond game.

The event will highlight “developer-driven updates and never-before-seen content” across these projects. While MindsEye’s recent trailer and roadmap drew mixed reactions, the showcase offers a chance to address lingering questions about its gameplay ahead of its imminent release. Meanwhile, fans of the Hitman series await potential expansions or features.

It remains unclear whether Summer Game Fest’s opening presentation will briefly feature these titles before directing viewers to IOI’s dedicated stream. Alternatively, the brief time zone window for the showcase—particularly challenging for European audiences—might require late-night viewing to catch the 007 First Light reveal live.

Though Bond enthusiasts dominate the conversation, MindsEye’s segment will be equally critical. After underwhelming previews and ambiguous marketing, the showcase could either reignite hype or deepen skepticism. A substantive gameplay demonstration might clarify its mechanics, while further teases of IOI’s spy thriller could set expectations for its narrative and sandbox espionage elements.