007 First Light — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| 007 First Light is available now | 2026-05-27 | From everyone here at IO Interactive, thank you for joining us on this adventure and we hope you enjoy our take on the origins of James Bond. A special message from Hakan, Game Director for 007 First Light.GET NOW and #EarnTheNumber. |
| 007 First Light - Early access is available NOW | 2026-05-26 | Early access is available NOW. Last chance to get a free Deluxe Edition and start your James Bond re-imagined origin story right now. Already playing? Let us know in the comments. |
| 007 First Light - First 13 Minutes of Gameplay | 2026-05-24 | Since a few users got hold of game early, watch the first 13 minutes of the opening mission in 007 First Light, as intended on day 1. Spoilers ahead, so if you'd rather save it for the in-game experience, best steer clear!Last chance to Pre-order and get a free deluxe upgrade, including 24H early access. |
| 007 First Light - Official Launch Trailer | 2026-05-21 | A James Bond re-imagined origin story begins on May 27, 2026. Are you ready to go on this globetrotting adventure and #EarnTheNumber? Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade, including 24h early access. |
| Get HITMAN WOA and earn the Midnight Ray suit for 007 First Light | 2026-05-21 | Dress to impress and always show up in style. Unlock the Midnight Ray outfit in 007 First Light as a reward for owning HITMAN World of Assassination (Standard or Deluxe Edition).Note: An IOI account is necessary for the unlock. The reward will be visible in your Rewards tab shortly after this announcement. |
| 007 First Light - Global Launch Time | 2026-05-20 | 007 First Light is just around the corner, and we can’t wait for you to get your hands on it.Check out the launch map to see when the game becomes playable for you during early access and release.Are you locked in and ready for this re-imagined origin story?Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade, including 24H early access. |
| Sights of 007 First Light - Nr: 6 Slovakia & Aleph | 2026-05-18 | SLOVAKIAALEPH From the elegance of a chess tournament in the Slovakian mountains to the dangers that lurk in Bawma's Kingdom of Aleph, Bond will need to be ready for any environment to get the mission done.Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade. |
| Sights of 007 First Light - Nr. 5: Aleph Part 2 | 2026-05-17 | Aleph Stay vigilant and focus on your mission in the narrow streets of Aleph.Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade. |
| Sights of 007 First Light - Nr. 4: M's Office, Nightclub & Bond's Apartment | 2026-05-16 | M's OfficeLondon NightclubBond's ApartmentDiscover the early days of James Bond's career at MI6, from mission briefings in M's office to London Nightclubs. Experience the journey he will go on to #EarnTheNumber on May 27th. |
| 007 First Light – Patrick Gibson (James Bond) Cast Sessions | 2026-05-15 | Patrick Gibson plays James Bond in 007 First Light alongside an amazing ensemble cast. We had the chance to sit down to chat with him about his first reaction to stepping into the role of this re-imagined origin story for games, how he worked with our team to bring the character to life, and his reaction to hearing the title song for the first time.Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition Upgrade. |
| 007 First Light - Meet Greenway | 2026-05-14 | John Greenway, played brilliantly by Lennie James, is a duty-bound and consummate professional who plays a pivotal role in guiding James Bond on his journey to #EarnTheNumber. Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition Upgrade. |
| 007 First Light has gone gold! | 2026-05-13 | 007 First Light has officially gone gold!See you on May 27th for this re-imagined origin story. |
| Sights of 007 First Light - Nr. 3: Iceland, Malta and MI6 HQ | 2026-05-13 | The harsh coast of Iceland sets the stage for Bond's journey at MI6, Malta gives Bond the training he needs to enter the field, and Q-Branch makes sure he's equipped with the right gear.What area are you most looking forward to exploring more?IcelandMI6 HQ MaltaPre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade. |
| Sights of 007 First Light - Nr. 2: Aleph | 2026-05-11 | In this small series called Sights of 007 First Light we are showcasing the different locations you will visit. ALEPHAleph is is as dangerous as it is intriguing. Every move you make matters. Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade. |
| 007 First Light - PC Specs Update (1440p & 4K) | 2026-05-08 | The team has been hard at work over the past few months and we are thrilled to reveal the Enthusiast and Ultra specs for 007 First Light. Get a breakdown of the hardware you need to play this re-imagined origin story at various resolutions, performance targets, and settings preset as well as a highlight of our PC features and global accessibility options. 007 First Light at launch will feature an uncapped framerate, in addition to NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution and DLSS Dynamic Multi Frame Generation for great image quality and smooth performance. Path tracing and DLSS Ray Reconstruction for the ultimate visual quality arrive in Summer 2026 |
| 007 First Light Developer FAQ Stream - Recap | 2026-05-07 | Yesterday, we've held the our first Developer FAQ stream, where we've answered some of the most asked questions from the 007 First Light community. For everyone, who missed the stream we have compiled an overview of all questions & answers we were able to fit into our 90 minutes of runtime. VOD can be found below: Participants of the stream were (left to right): Artjom Schmatkow - Player Engagement SpecialistAndreas Krogh - Gameplay DirectorDominic Vega - Missions & Audio DirectorTheuns Smit - Senior Licensing Producer How did we adapt Bond and keep his core identity?The team approached Bond as a legacy character with many interpretations, wh |
| Sights of 007 First Light - Nr. 1: London | 2026-05-06 | In this small series called Sights of 007 First Light we are showcasing the different locations you will visit. LONDONBlend into the crowd as Bond sets his sights on a downtown London Gala. Pre-order now and get a free Deluxe Edition upgrade. |
| 007 First Light Preview Event quotes | 2026-05-05 | 007 First Light Preview EventThe 007 First Light preview event took off on a global tour of its own in LA, London, and Shanghai. Only a few weeks left before you get to experience this re-imagined origin story.Pre-order 007 First Light and unlock exclusive in-game items and 24h early access for digital purchases with the free Deluxe Edition upgrade. |
| Gear up for Launch | 2026-05-05 | Pre-order 007 First Light and unlock exclusive in-game items and 24h early access for digital purchases with the free Deluxe Edition upgrade. |
| 007 First Light Developer Stream | 2026-05-04 | Join us for the official #007FirstLight developer stream where you'll get answers to some of the most common questions we see in the community. WHEN? Wednesday, May 6th 7AM PDT / 10AM EDT / 4PM CEST WHERE? |