007 First Light
- Developer
- IO Interactive
- Publisher
- IO Interactive
- Release date
- May 27, 2026
- Status
- Coming soon
Adventure
Xbox Series X|S
Nintendo Switch 2
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 5
About
Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training programme, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.
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Release date announced
May 27, 2026
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"It started to feel like there wasn't any stealth": 007 First Light had to pull Bond's punches to protect IO Interactive's specialty sneaking Rock Paper ShotgunJul 22, 2026
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007: First Light was originally going to be less about James Bond and more of 'an ensemble piece', with 'all the 00s working together, as they do in Slovakia' PC GamerJul 19, 2026
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"During the training sequence, we make a false promise": IO Interactive on the ensemble James Bond game that 007 First Light never was Rock Paper ShotgunJul 18, 2026
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Not so much James Bond, more Mission Impossible - 007 First Light was originally more of an ensemble piece, says IO Interactive EurogamerJul 18, 2026
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007 First Light Almost Turned James Bond Into “Mr. Gadget” GameSpotJul 16, 2026
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Hack And Bash: How 007 First Light Mixes High-Tech Gadgets With Old-School Brawling GameSpotJul 16, 2026
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Today’s Top Deals: 007 First Light, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, and LEGO Back to the Future Time Machine IGNJul 1, 2026
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007 First Light studio IOI facing layoffs as Xbox pulls funding for Project Fantasy RPG EurogamerJul 1, 2026
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Hitman, 007 First Light Studio Begins Layoffs As Its Fantasy RPG Project Suffers Setbacks GameSpotJun 30, 2026
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007 First Light, Hitman Developer IO Interactive Announces Layoffs After 'Relationship With an External Partner' on Fantasy Project Ends IGNJun 30, 2026
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007 First Light For Switch 2 Is Apparently "Seeing Really Good Progress" Nintendo LifeJun 24, 2026
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The Switch version of acclaimed James Bond game 007 First Light is "seeing really good progress" and isn't very far away EurogamerJun 24, 2026
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Save $950 Off the Powerful Lenovo Legion Pro 7 RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop and Get 007: First Light for Free IGNJun 15, 2026
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In 007 First Light, The Best Part Of Being Bond Is The Boring Stuff GameSpotJun 11, 2026
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"Trust that we're going to be smart about this" Amazon Game Studios boss says of 007 First Light sequels, while insisting he didn't confirm who'll publish them Rock Paper ShotgunJun 8, 2026
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007 First Light speeds ahead of studio expectations with 3 million copies sold in 10 days Destructoid
Jun 6, 2026
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007 First Light Budget Was Not $200 Million, Exec Says As Game Passes 3 Million Sales GameSpotJun 6, 2026
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007 First Light Dev IO Interactive Says It's Now Sold 3 Million Copies, Tracking 'Well Above Our Forecasts at This Point' IGNJun 6, 2026
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007 First Light "Year One" Roadmap Revealed, Reconfirms Switch 2 Release Window Nintendo LifeJun 6, 2026
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Brace yourself, Mr Bond: 007 First Light is getting some pirate king DLC alongside New Game+ and extra TacSim challenges Rock Paper ShotgunJun 6, 2026
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IO Interactive's James Bond game 007 First Light sells 2.7 million copies in its first week, as dev reiterates free Year One content EurogamerJun 6, 2026
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Amazon Says It Has ‘Great Relationship’ With 007 First Light Devs As Fans Worry IOI Won’t Get To Make A Sequel KotakuJun 4, 2026
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Amazon will publish whatever 007 First Light sequels there may be, as it muscles in on IO Interactive's operation as new owner of James Bond EurogamerJun 4, 2026
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James Bond game 007 First Light sales estimated to have reached an impressive milestone a week after launch EurogamerJun 4, 2026
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Bond rights holders Amazon MGM have "a great relationship" with 007 First Light devs IO Interactive, but say it's "still too early to discuss future projects" Rock Paper ShotgunJun 4, 2026
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007 First Light sequels will be 'done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios,' Amazon exec says PC GamerJun 3, 2026
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The Worst Part Of 007 First Light Is—DISCONNECTED KotakuJun 1, 2026
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The Best Part Of 007 First Light Has Nothing To Do With The Gameplay GameSpotJun 1, 2026
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UK Charts: 007 First Light Leaves The Competition Shaken Nintendo LifeJun 1, 2026
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007 First Light mods are here so you can play as Lenny Kravitz, Agent 47, or a French maid PC GamerMay 31, 2026
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In 007 First Light, Bond’s BS Is His Best Weapon IGNMay 30, 2026
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007 First Light review - a flowing thriller that blends occasional sandboxy spying into an exotic rollercoaster ride Rock Paper ShotgunMay 30, 2026
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007 First Light is an emotional rollercoaster—and hopefully the prologue of a fantastic trilogy Destructoid
May 29, 2026
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007 First Light review PC GamerMay 29, 2026
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After 007 First Light, IO Interactive's next game probably won't be another James Bond or a Hitman, but rather something else entirely Eurogamer
May 29, 2026
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007 First Light Has Already Sold Over A Million Copies Game Informer
May 29, 2026
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007 First Light has sold 1.5 million copies in its first 24 hours and claims the victory of 'fastest selling title in IO Interactive's history' PC GamerMay 29, 2026
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007 First Light truly 'earns the number', as critical acclaim leads to impressive sales milestone in just 24 hours EurogamerMay 29, 2026
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007 First Light Put Up Massive Launch-Day Sales Numbers GameSpotMay 28, 2026
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007 First Light sales top 1.5 million in 24 hours Gematsu
May 28, 2026
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007 First Light Patch 1.01 Fixes Some Big Problems GameSpotMay 28, 2026
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007 First Light Review IGNMay 28, 2026
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IOI is 'keeping the British end up' in 007 First Light by switching out Americanisms to "reinforce the immersion" EurogamerMay 28, 2026
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How to solve the fireplace puzzle while investigating the dining room in 007 First Light PC GamerMay 28, 2026
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All outfits in 007 First Light and how to get them Destructoid
May 27, 2026
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Playing 007 First Light? Send us gameplay videos galore and you could win a $500 Amazon gift card PC GamerMay 27, 2026
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You Can Unlock Three 007 First Light Outfits For Free With Almost No Effort GameSpotMay 27, 2026
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How to infiltrate the hotel in 007 First Light by finding the press badge or stealthing through the window PC GamerMay 27, 2026
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007 First Light Makes One Of The Most Boring Parts Of Video Games Fun KotakuMay 27, 2026
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IO Interactive has a plan to keep you playing 007: First Light long after the credits roll EurogamerMay 27, 2026
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007 First Light is now out in full, and I hope the masses are ready to face the most difficult decision of their lives Rock Paper ShotgunMay 27, 2026
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007 First Light joins an ever-expanding list of 2026 games without up-to-date AMD FSR or Intel XeSS support PC GamerMay 27, 2026
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All MI6 Intel in 007 First Light and how to find them Destructoid
May 27, 2026
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007 First Light Video Review GameSpotMay 26, 2026
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007 First Light Review - Cinematic Flair Game Informer
May 26, 2026
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007 First Light PC Settings Guide IGNMay 26, 2026
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007 First Light release date and launch times PC GamerMay 26, 2026
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007 First Light Ending Teases A Sequel GameSpotMay 26, 2026
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007 First Light review roundup: 'The best James Bond game since GoldenEye' PC GamerMay 26, 2026
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Best 007 First Light graphics settings for no lag and max FPS Destructoid
May 26, 2026
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Round Up: The Reviews For 007 First Light Are In Nintendo LifeMay 26, 2026
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Hey PC Gamer, where's your 007 First Light review? PC GamerMay 26, 2026
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007 First Light: The Kotaku Review KotakuMay 26, 2026
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007 First Light review EurogamerMay 26, 2026
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007 First Light release countdown: Exact date and time Destructoid
May 26, 2026
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How 007 First Light Learns From And Moves Beyond Hitman Game Informer
May 25, 2026
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First 13 Minutes Of James Bond’s 007 First Light Officially Released, And, Erk KotakuMay 25, 2026
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You can now watch the first 13 minutes of 007: First Light, and the intro is giving serious Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes vibes PC GamerMay 25, 2026
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The opening mission of 007 First Light leaked online, so IO have fought fire with fire by offering up the game's first 13 minutes Rock Paper ShotgunMay 25, 2026
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This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: 007 First Light, Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered, more Gematsu
May 25, 2026
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007 First Light Leaks Prompt IO Interactive to Publish Gameplay Early IGNMay 24, 2026
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James Bond’s Omega from 007 First Light Is Now A Real Watch You Probably Can’t Afford GameSpotMay 21, 2026
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How sexy will James Bond game 007: First Light be? Hitman studio IO Interactive says the clues are already out there EurogamerMay 20, 2026
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007 First Light - Everything To Know GameSpotMay 17, 2026
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Video: IO Interactive Chats With The Star Of Its New Game '007 First Light' Nintendo LifeMay 16, 2026
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"If we made a Bond where no one had any opinions on them, it would be the dullest Bond ever made" - 007: First Light studio reacts to suggestion its Bond is too smug EurogamerMay 14, 2026
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Real-Life Smart Glasses Are Being Added To 007 First Light Later This Year Nintendo LifeMay 13, 2026
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007 First Light Will Run at 60fps on PS5 Pro IGNMay 11, 2026
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007 First Light: Here Are The Full PC Specs And Requirements Game Informer
May 8, 2026
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007: First Light isn't Hitman and IO Interactive is "really happy" people are starting to realise that EurogamerMay 7, 2026
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IO boss says surprise! Not only is 007 First Light imminent but that fantasy RPG it announced years ago is 'Very, very far' along too PC GamerMay 6, 2026
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"I Will Do Everything I Can" - IO Interactive Boss Promises 007 First Light Won't Pull A Borderlands 4 Nintendo LifeMay 5, 2026
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What colour car would James Bond never drive? IO had to have multiple meetings just to figure it out for 007 First Light while huge plot decisions went down easy PC GamerMay 5, 2026
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Round Up: The Previews Are In For 007: First Light Nintendo LifeMay 3, 2026
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That weird 007: First Light PS5 controller design is deliberate, IOI art director explains EurogamerApr 30, 2026
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Despite live-action Bond's reported toils, 007: First Light dev says working with Amazon MGM has actually been "surprisingly straightforward" EurogamerApr 30, 2026
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Playing 007: First Light makes me wonder if it's actually possible to nail James Bond - but IOI has made a cracking attempt EurogamerApr 30, 2026
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Over 3 Hours With 007 First Light: A Bond Game That’s A Ton Of Fun Despite Playing It Safe KotakuApr 30, 2026
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After 3 hours with 007 First Light, IO's weaknesses are on display in a way they haven't been since Hitman: Absolution PC GamerApr 30, 2026
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"Beware of utopia" - 007: First Light dev says studio hasn't used any generative AI on Bond game EurogamerApr 30, 2026
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"The people in control would be mad not to consider him" - 007 First Light actor is so "fantastic" as Bond, he should play him in the next movie, says co-star EurogamerApr 28, 2026
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007 First Light Is Borrowing Ideas From Some Of Hitman's Best Game Modes GameSpotApr 22, 2026
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Exude Your Inner James Bond With The Limited Edition 007 First Light Controller GameSpotApr 17, 2026
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Lana Del Rey Releases 007 First Light Official Theme Song Nintendo LifeApr 17, 2026
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Lana Del Rey surprise-drops the 007 First Light theme song, and I regret to inform you that it is not great PC GamerApr 16, 2026
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Lana Del Rey’s 007: First Light Theme Song Is Sexy And Kinda Silly KotakuApr 16, 2026
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007 First Light title song will be performed by Lana Del Rey, while Bond film composer David Arnold returns to franchise after almost two decades EurogamerApr 16, 2026
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007 First Light Is Bringing Back One of James Bond's Best Traditions GameSpotApr 16, 2026
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Indonesia's Ratings Board Leaks A Bunch Of Game Details, Includes 007 First Light & Castlevania Nintendo LifeApr 13, 2026
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Careful, huge spoilers are out for James Bond game 007: First Light, following an Indonesian Game Rating leak EurogamerApr 13, 2026
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Huge Spoilers Leaked For 007 First Light And Other Games In An Unusual Way GameSpotApr 13, 2026
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"Stop getting Bond wrong!" - Does the design of the 007: First Light PS5 controller look off to you? EurogamerApr 9, 2026
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James Bond game 007: First Light delayed a bit on Nintendo Switch 2 Eurogamer
Apr 8, 2026
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007 First Light Shaken By Delay On Switch 2, Now Releasing After Other Consoles Nintendo LifeApr 8, 2026
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007 First Light for Switch 2 delayed to “later this summer” Gematsu
Apr 8, 2026