James Bond 007: From Russia with Love

This page details pre-release information and/or media for James Bond 007: From Russia with Love.

James Bond 007: From Russia with Love began development in April 2005. It was released in November 2005.

Concept Video#

A prerendered 3D concept video was made in 2005. It features the jetpack and Aston Martin DB5 used in the final game. Watch on YouTubeWatch on YouTube

Promo Trailer#

Dated April 29, 2005, and contains quite a few noticeable differences. Watch on YouTube

• Some gun sound effects are different.
• The reticle is always red. It uses green, yellow, red, and black in the final game.
• There is no HUD.
• There is no Bond Takedown HUD. The sound effect is different, too.
• The Jetpack machine gun has a different sound effect.

E3 Trailer#

Dated May 27, 2005. Watch on YouTube

• There is no static effect when using the Q-Copter.
• There is no HUD.
• The jetpack landing area in the factory has a different-colored arrow.
• Some guns have different sound effects.
• There is no Bond Takedown HUD.

E3 2005 Footage#

This is footage of the game from E3 2005. It has some odd differences. Watch on YouTube

• The Walther PPK icon and ammo text is different.
• An ammo UI is visible beside the Walther PPK icon.
• The objective textbox is different.

E3 2005 Footage 2#

This is more footage of the game from a German E3 2005 DVD which showcases one of the later levels. Watch on YouTube

• The battery meter for the Q-Copter is a different colour.
• There is no static effect when using the Q-Copter.
• Action textbox and text is different.
• An ammo UI is visible beside the Kronen SMG icon.

Gamespot On The Spot EA Gamer's Day Preview#

This is footage of the game being showcased by executive producer Glen Schofield as part of the EA Gamer's Day event from August 2005. It shows the Hedgemaze and first driving levels. Watch on YouTube

• Objective text is different.
• Ammo and weapon UI is different.
• Ammo and item text is different.
• There is no bonus star when you successfully complete a Bond takedown.
• There is no bonus star when you hit a specific point during Bond Focus.
• The secondary weapon for the Aston Martin has ammo as opposed to being infinite ammo in the final.

Multiplayer Trailer#

Dated August 13, 2005. Watch on YouTube

• Map description text is different.
• Character select screen is different.

Gamespot On The Spot Exclusive Footage#

This is near final footage of the game from late 2005. It showcases the Gypsy Camp level. It has many subtle differences. Watch on YouTube

• The gasmask meter is different.
• There is no textbox on screen when you pick up the schematics.
• The sniper rifle was originally called the Leopard Sniper Rifle.
• The ally health meter is different.

Scrapped Levels#

At one point, the game was supposed to include a multiplayer level taking place in an abandoned London Underground station. Watch on YouTube