LEGO fans were recently left shaken, not stirred, when a video that had never been seen before came to the surface, uncovering that they could have had a LEGO James Bond game. The trailer shares the adventurous perspective of Mr. Bond through his missions but with the nostalgic, comforting world of LEGO. Despite how intriguing the game is, it was unfortunately scrapped, leaving the LEGO Bond Universe in the trash and fans wondering why it was never released.

The LEGO video game franchise has explored video games and series such as Star Wars and Marvel. The leaked trailer, as provided by kecskecske6 on Reddit, offers a glimpse for players into this canceled game.

LEGO James Bond Was Canceled Before Fans Even Got To See It

Nobody Expected LEGO Mr. Bond To Die

The game seemed to be geared towards showcasing James Bond as a stand-alone game, as a toy-to-life video game, drawing upon the current 007 Aston Martin DB5 set, fighting against villains such as Jaws. Unfortunately, as pointed out by NintendoLife, the LEGO group did not find its universe suitable for the series, regardless of how its humor would fit into it.

It likely had to do with the LEGO series being geared more towards a younger audience, while James Bond has more mature material. While the details are scarce, the leak sheds light on the game's potential. James Bond’s unique blend of action and espionage would have been a perfect fit for LEGO’s comedic and creative gameplay style. WeekendBard on the thread mentions how "It being [also] unfinished gives me some LEGO Indiana Jones nostalgia." With the pitch, it looked possible to morph into something applicable for children, but after all, it was scrapped, leaving players with games such as LEGO Dimensions.

Our Take: LEGO Fans Seem To Wish More Games Came From The LEGO Franchise

LEGO Needs More Universes

However, the leak has ignited a flame within the LEGO gaming community. Specifically, fans feel as if the game was stolen from them, and that they could have another LEGO game. As a different crossover in the LEGO world.

If these scrapped games, such as the LEGO James Bond, made a comeback, it would offer endless crossover opportunities while also breathing new life into older franchises. In an era where cinematic universes dominate entertainment, LEGO could capitalize on its massive catalog of licenses to create additional gaming universes, as LEGO Dimensions does. As the community mourns the loss of the game, one thing is clear: the appetite for an expansive LEGO game is stronger than ever.

Sources: kecskecske6/Reddit, Nintendo Life, WeekendBard/Reddit, groboti/Reddit, Game Rant