Developer announcement: 007 First Light secures Lana Del Rey for official theme song
007 First Light, an upcoming entry tied to the James Bond universe, has confirmed a high-profile musical collaboration: singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey will perform the game’s official theme song.
The developer shared the news alongside other updates for the title, including a note that the game’s Nintendo Switch 2 release window has been moved to summer.
The theme was written by Lana Del Rey in collaboration with veteran composer David Arnold.
Arnold is a long-established film composer who has contributed to multiple James Bond projects across his career; in announcing the collaboration, the composer emphasized the central role of music in the Bond experience and praised Del Rey’s contribution to the new piece.
Paraphrasing Arnold’s remarks, he said that Bond music is fundamental to the franchise’s identity and that a title song must introduce and invite players into the game’s world.
He added that Lana Del Rey brought elegance, atmosphere and a distinct artistic character to the track, and he hopes the song will broaden the appeal of Bond to new audiences.
Availability and visuals
According to the developer, the theme song is now available on major streaming platforms and a YouTube clip of the track has been published.
The team also confirmed that the full title-sequence video will be released on April 17.
These assets are intended to showcase the game’s cinematic direction and to highlight the new musical collaboration ahead of the Switch 2 launch window.
Context for Nintendo Switch 2 owners and Bond fans
The developer’s update positions 007 First Light as a cross-section of cinematic music and modern game presentation, leveraging a prominent recording artist and a composer with deep ties to the Bond franchise.
The shift to a summer release window for Nintendo Switch 2 follows the developer’s recent schedule update; players tracking platform-specific launch timing should note the change.
For fans and industry observers, the collaboration is notable both for its high-profile musical pairing and for how publishers continue to use acclaimed artists and established composers to reinforce franchise identity in games.
Expect the full title-sequence video on April 17 and check official channels and streaming services for the song and additional media.
007 First Light, an upcoming entry tied to the James Bond universe, has confirmed a high-profile musical collaboration: singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey will perform the game’s official theme song.
The developer shared the news alongside other updates for the title, including a note that the game’s Nintendo Switch 2 release window has been moved to summer.
The theme was written by Lana Del Rey in collaboration with veteran composer David Arnold.
Arnold is a long-established film composer who has contributed to multiple James Bond projects across his career; in announcing the collaboration, the composer emphasized the central role of music in the Bond experience and praised Del Rey’s contribution to the new piece.
Paraphrasing Arnold’s remarks, he said that Bond music is fundamental to the franchise’s identity and that a title song must introduce and invite players into the game’s world.
He added that Lana Del Rey brought elegance, atmosphere and a distinct artistic character to the track, and he hopes the song will broaden the appeal of Bond to new audiences.
Availability and visuals
According to the developer, the theme song is now available on major streaming platforms and a YouTube clip of the track has been published.
The team also confirmed that the full title-sequence video will be released on April 17.
These assets are intended to showcase the game’s cinematic direction and to highlight the new musical collaboration ahead of the Switch 2 launch window.
Context for Nintendo Switch 2 owners and Bond fans
The developer’s update positions 007 First Light as a cross-section of cinematic music and modern game presentation, leveraging a prominent recording artist and a composer with deep ties to the Bond franchise.
The shift to a summer release window for Nintendo Switch 2 follows the developer’s recent schedule update; players tracking platform-specific launch timing should note the change.
For fans and industry observers, the collaboration is notable both for its high-profile musical pairing and for how publishers continue to use acclaimed artists and established composers to reinforce franchise identity in games.
Expect the full title-sequence video on April 17 and check official channels and streaming services for the song and additional media.
