IO Interactive's highly anticipated James Bond title, 007 First Light, is set to launch globally on May 27, 2026. Indian players will gain access at 7:30 PM IST. Those who pre-order the digital edition can jump in a day earlier through Early Access on May 26 at the same time.
Global Synchronized Launch
The Danish studio behind the Hitman series is reimagining James Bond as a young, slightly reckless MI6 recruit still working through training. Rather than rolling out at midnight in each region, IO Interactive is using a synchronized global launch, ensuring every player unlocks the game at the same real-world moment.
Early Access Details
Anyone who pre-orders the digital edition gets Early Access on May 26 at 7:30 PM IST. The pre-order also includes a free Deluxe Edition upgrade, a sweetener for those planning to buy the Standard version. US players unlock at 7 AM PDT, UK at 3 PM BST, and eastern Australia at midnight on May 27.
Full Release Timing
The full release follows the same time grid, shifted forward by exactly 24 hours. Standard edition buyers in India can start playing at 7:30 PM IST on May 27.
Preload Availability
Preload for 007 First Light is live, but only on PS5. PlayStation 5 owners can already preload the game, which went live on May 24 at 7:30 PM IST. The game clocks in at a surprisingly lean 45.6 GB, well below the bloat of most current AAA releases. PC buyers will need 80 GB on Steam or the Epic Games Store, while Xbox Series X/S owners are looking at 55 GB. IO Interactive recommends keeping an extra 20 to 30 GB free for the day-one patch.
PC and Xbox players do not get preload. Both platforms only start downloading once the game unlocks on May 27.
What 007 First Light Brings to the Table
The game is a narrative action-adventure that follows Bond through MI6's training program, framed as an origin story for the world's most famous spy. It is IO Interactive's first title under its licensing deal with Amazon MGM Studios, and the studio's first major release outside the Hitman universe in years. 007 First Light will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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