007 First Light
007 First Light releases on May 27, 2026 for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Developed and published by IO Interactive A/S. An origin story that follows a young James Bond, still earning the number, as MI6 throws him into messy field work. Missions swing from quiet infiltration to loud escapes, with gadgets, hand‑to‑hand scraps, and the odd car scene pushing variety. You pick the approach: bluff a guard, crack a lock, or punch through, then replay missions with modifiers to chase cleaner runs.
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Editions — what’s included
- Pre‑purchase offer on Steam: free upgrade to Deluxe Edition with 24‑hour early access, 4 Bond outfits (Day of the Dead, Desert Explorer, Silent Anchor, Gentleman Operator), Agent’s Mark weapon skin, and the Gleaming Pack with 4 gadget skins.
Specialist Edition — what’s included
- Physical extras and cosmetics as listed by IOI, including the Classic Tuxedo Skin, plus the Deluxe bonuses.
Legacy Edition — what’s included
- Premium bundle with all Specialist content and collectibles highlighted by IOI, including the Golden Gun Figurine, Obsidian Gold Suit, Golden Gun Weapon Skin, and a steel case.
Review

007 First Light reads like IOI taking the Hitman toolset and tilting it toward a tighter spy thriller. Levels feel open without turning into sandboxes you get lost in. Routes fork, cameras can be looped, and guards bluff if you keep your nerve. Fights are quick. Counters and short bursts matter more than spray. The fun is in the planning, then in the course‑correction when a lie runs out of road.
The replay layer helps. Mission modifiers push you to try a silent path one night and a loud detour the next. Gadgets earn their place, not just as keys but as ways to set tempo, like a distraction that buys a clean climb or a pen that is more than a pen. Presentation is slick without drowning the screen. Readable UI, clean shots, cars when it makes sense.
There are caveats. Always‑online chatter and edition sprawl will rub some players the wrong way, and PC specs are still unlisted on Steam. IOI tends to find the sweet spot after a patch or two, but launch metas can skew stealth or combat depending on tuning. Even so, the pitch lands. A younger Bond, sharp missions, room to improvise.
Verdict: a focused spy playground that should reward patience and nerve.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10/11, 64-BIT | MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10/11, 64-BIT |
| CPU | INTEL CORE i5 9500, AMD RYZEN 5 3500 | INTEL CORE i5 13500, AMD RYZEN 5 7600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GFORCE GTX 1660, AMD RX 5700, INTEL DISCRETE GPU EQUIVALENT | NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3060 TI, AMD RX 6700 XT, INTEL DISCRETE GPU EQUIVALENT |
| Storage | 80 GB available space | 80 GB available space |




