007 First Light Release Date Revealed During State of Play
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Key points
- 007 First Light releases on March 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
- The game had its first deep dive gameplay reveal on Sept. 3, 2026 during Sony’s State of Play.
- The title has a 24 hours early access period, alongside a Deluxe Edition which comes with extra cosmetics.
007 First Light release date is officially on March 27, 2026, launching on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X|S. The date was revealed during the State of Play gameplay deep dive on Sept. 3, 2025, during which the developers revealed the very first mission of the game.
The first mission features Bond attempting to chase after 009 in what begins as a covert operations, during which Bond goes off the rails in an attempt to follow after his hunch. This results in a intense car chase, gunfights against countless enemies, and a sky diving segment during which agent 007 must secure a parachute for face death.
007 First Light has 24 hours early access for those who preorder and get a deluxe upgrade for the title, which comes at no additional cost. The deluxe upgrade comes with 4 exclusive outfits, a weapon skin, and the gleaming pack. The infographic below showcases the exact rewards.
The title was wishlisted over 500,000 times, thereby celebrating the first of four wishlist milestones. For the next three milestones of 1 million, 1.25 million, and 1.5 million, IO Interactive, the development studio behind 007 Fist Light, promises to add a custom gadget skin, a Deluxe agent skin, and a yet-to-be-revealed final reward for achieving each respective milestone.
IO Interactive developed the Hitman series. Hitman 2 won the Global Game Awards’ Best Stealth Game of the Year award, while receiving numerous nominations for other categories. The title reportedly sold between 200,000 and 250,000 copies within the first ten days of release.
