Lana Del Rey has been officially confirmed as the voice behind the theme song for 007 First Light, the upcoming James Bond game from IO Interactive. The track has already surfaced online, giving players their first taste of what’s shaping up to be a proper Bond-style title sequence moment for the game.
The confirmation marks the end of months of speculation. Del Rey’s involvement had been circulating as rumor after a song registration appeared in the ASCAP database earlier this year. But this represents the first official announcement from the developers, complete with the track itself available for listening.
The song follows the classic Bond template: sweeping orchestration, dramatic vocals, and that signature mix of danger and romance that defines the franchise’s musical identity. Del Rey has long been considered a perfect fit for a Bond theme by fans, particularly after her work on “Young and Beautiful” for The Great Gatsby demonstrated her ability to nail that retro-cinematic sound.
IO Interactive, the studio behind the modern Hitman trilogy, is handling development on 007 First Light. The game marks the first major Bond title in years and represents a significant bet on bringing the spy franchise to current-generation consoles with a developer known for stealth-focused gameplay.
