007 First Light
What critics said
PC Gamer65IO's take on the Bond-iverse shines, but not enough to compensate for the very familiar game around it.
IGN90Demonstrably obsessed with bringing the Bond fantasy to life in a way no one has ever managed before, 007 First Light is the best Bond game I’ve ever played.
Eurogamer80007 First Light is less cerebral and replayable than IO's World of Assassination trilogy, but makes up for it with excellent fistfights and oodles of charm.
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The Switch 2 version of 007 First Light finally gets a new release date
IO's Bond game is set to release on Switch 2 a year after it was originally supposed to
007 First Light gets Switch 2 release date, with IO Interactive saying time for "optimisation and performance" was needed
The Switch 2 version of 007 First Light will be released 18th March, 2027, IO Interactive has announced. The game had originally been expected this summer but IOI announced a delay to an unspecific date in March roughly a month ago.
"You're Late, 007" - First Light Has Finally Locked In A Switch 2 Release Date
"Exclusive GoldenEye Suit" also revealed as a pre-order bonus. James Bond fans who have been patiently waiting for 007 First Light to arrive on Nintendo's new hybrid system will be pleased to hear developer IO Interactive has finally locked in a release date. As revealed in an exclusive IGN Fan Fest trailer, Bond's new mission will get underway on 18th March 2027. As previously noted, the studio has been using the additional development time to polish the performance on Switch 2.
007 First Light for Switch 2 launches March 18, 2027
The Switch 2 version of 007 First Light will launch on March 18, 2027, developer …
007 First Light Quietly Adds 60FPS Mode For Xbox Series S, And Here's A First Look
A very stealthy move, Mr. Bond. In most cases, if a developer adds a 60FPS mode to any game on any console, they make a big song and dance about it. With 007 First Light though, a 60FPS mode has been very quietly pushed out to Xbox Series S in recent days. There was a reference about this in the patch notes for the big free DLC update last week, but it was worded incorrectly and said that the Series X version had added a 60FPS update, so nobody seemed to take notice of it. Read the full article
007 First Light Unveils Extended Operations Free DLC - Adds New Game+, Photo Mode And Much More
The Switch 2 port arrives next March. Although the Switch 2 port of 007 First Light has been delayed until next year, IO Interactive is still pushing out new content for the game on other platforms. With this mind, this week it's launched "extended operations free DLC", which comes with new missions, a photo mode, new game+, new weapons, outfits and more. When the Switch 2 version arrives in March 2027, all of this additional content should be available.
007 First Light's First DLC Out Now, Adds New Game Plus
The 007 First Light Extended Operations DLC launches for free today, and adds five different missions to the TacSim mode, along with New Game Plus, new outfits and a photo mode that was somehow missing from the game at launch.
007 First Light gets free new DLC today, adding New Game Plus and Photo modes, new TacSim missions and more
James Bond game 007 First Light is getting free DLC today in an Extended Operations update. This adds much-asked-for features to the game - such as New Game Plus, a new harder difficulty mode, a photo mode - as well as more TacSim mission challenges and a couple of game adjustments
007 First Light Gets New Game+, Photo Mode, New Missions, More in Huge Free DLC
Available today. Developer IO Interactive has detailed the free Extended Operations DLC for its brilliant James Bond action game, 007 First Light, and it packs in a lot of cool stuff. Available from today, 1st October 2026, the DLC comes as a free update to the game for all players, and it includes lots of exciting new features and content to get you to hop back in. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
007 First Light gets free Extended Operations DLC today adding New Game+ and other features
00 difficulty, new TacSim content and Photo Mode are among the new additions
007 First Light free DLC ‘Extended Operations’ now available
IO Interactive has released 007 First Light free downloadable content “Extended Operations,” which adds new …
007 First Light Is Getting Free DLC Later This Week
007 First Light is getting new, free DLC later this week.
007 First Light DLC Teased, More Info on Thursday
And it'll be free. IO Interactive has teased it'll have a free DLC drop for 007 First Light in the near future, and more information is coming this Thursday, 1st October 2026. The quick video accompanying the social media post features a car speeding past, so James Bond may be about to get a new Aston Martin to drive about in the game. Whatever it is, the DLC drop will be free. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
IO Interactive "had no choice" but to delay Switch 2 launch of 007 First Light for a third time
IO Interactive said it "had no choice" but to delay the launch of 007 First Light on Nintendo Switch 2 for a third time, with the game now set to release in March 2027.
007 First Light was delayed on Switch 2 for a third time to let players experience it ‘as fully as possible’, IO says
The game is now set for release on Switch 2 in March 2027
"Some Compromises Are Inevitable" - 007 First Light Dev Talks Switch 2 Delay, Performance & More
"We're definitely getting close to the final phase". Just last week, we received the perhaps unsurprising news that 007 First Light was going to be delayed on Switch 2. Again. That 'Summer 2026' window has been pushed to March 2027, and in light of the new release date, developer IO Interactive has spoken about its reasoning for the rescheduling. In a new interview with Inven Global, IO technical producer Cristina Vega clarifies that "While being delayed for a third time is certainly disappointi
James Bond Game 007 First Light Delayed Until 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2
James Bond game 007 First Light has been delayed yet again on Nintendo Switch 2, and will now arrive in March 2027.
007 First Light catches a big delay on Switch 2, pushing it into next year
IO Interactive has announced it's pushing back the release of 007 First Light on Switch 2. The game's Switch 2 adaptation was expected to be released this summer, but has now been delayed to March 2027.
007 First Light On Switch 2 Delayed Until March 2027
The move will help tighten up performance, IO Interactive says. 007 First Light on Switch 2 has been delayed until next year, developer IO Interactive has announced. Posting to the game's official X account, the port - originally scheduled for summer 2026 - will now release in March 2027, with the "additional time" to help with "polishing the... performance of the game".
007 First Light for Switch 2 delayed to March 2027
IO Interactive has delayed the Switch 2 version of 007 First Light from its previously …
IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak to discuss development of 007 First Light at Game Republic New Horizons 2026
IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak will host a 007 First Light session at Game Republic New Horizons.
Video: Here's What 007 First Light Looks Like Running On Switch 2
Lookin' good! Our video producer Alex recently jetted off to Gamecom and, as intended, played a whole bunch of games. One of these was the upcoming Switch 2 port of 007 First Light, which is making its way to the console later this year. The above video contains over-the-shoulder footage of the game running on Switch 2 via docked mode, and it's looking pretty tasty indeed. Alex came away feeling impressed, stating that the 30fps target was being met for the most part, while the visuals were dece
IO Interactive announces new sales milestone for James Bond game 007 First Light
The acclaimed James Bond game 007 First Light continues to find success, with developer IO Interactive announcing today it's passed 4 million sales since launch, just under three months ago.
James Bond Is Officially Back as 007 First Light Crosses 4 Million Copies Sold
Mission accomplished. Publisher and developer IO Interactive has confirmed it's sold over 4 million copies of 007 First Light. It's crossed this impressive milestone in just under three months, having reached 3 million back in June. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
IO Interactive Celebrates 007 First Light Selling 4 Million Copies in 3 Months
James Bond video game blockbuster 007 First Light has sold 4 million copies in just three months.
007 First Light's Legacy Edition Hits Record Low Price via Limited-Time Coupon at Amazon
Save up to $143 on the 007 First Light Legacy Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X. Clip Amazon's limited-time coupon to score this collector's set at its lowest price ever.
007 First Light's Switch 2 release date may be closer than we realised
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of IO Interactive's 007 First Light has been anticipated practically since it was revealed to be in the works. That version of the game didn't make it out alongside all the other platforms in May, but thanks to a new leak, we know when we'll be playing it.
007 First Light Made at Least One Nan Care About Videogames
007 First Light developer IO Interactive on authenticity, designing the perfect punch, and the important lessons it has learned from Bond. The post 007 First Light Made at Least One Nan Care About Videogames
007 First Light is now Steam Deck / Steam Machine Verified
007 First Light recently had Denuvo DRM removed, and it's now fully Steam Deck / Steam Machine Verified. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
007 First Light's first major patch is here – and it's a doozy if you're playing on PS5
007 First Light's first major post-launch update, Patch 1.1.0, is here, introducing "fixes and improvements for over 200 issues reported by the community and our internal playtesters".
007 First Light Updated with New TacSim Missions, Available Now on PS5
Behind Enemy Lines. IO Interactive has just released a big patch for 007 First Light, introducing new missions to its TacSim mode. Available now as a free update for the game, it's the first of several planned content updates for the James Bond adventure. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
007: First Light’s first content update is available now
The first content patch of 007: First Light's Year One content roadmap is available now on all platforms
007 First Light has Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM removed
That was fast? 007 First Light only released back at the end of May, and it appears that Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM has now been removed. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
'We're Going to Do What's Right By the Game': Amazon Boss Speaks More on the Future of James Bond 007 Games
First Light is "awesome". Amazon has further clarified its position on future James Bond games in new comments about the series and 007 First Light developer IO Interactive. You may recall some confusion a little while ago when Jeff Gattis, head honcho at Amazon Games, passed comment on First Light and the future of the series. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Amazon clarifies stance on 007: First Light sequel – "Given the success of this one, I think you probably want IOI developing it"
Jeff Gattis, general manager for Amazon Luna and Amazon Game Studios, has clarified his earlier comments that sequels to 007: First Light will be "done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios."
"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
While it’s not a series of truly Hitman-scale murder sandboxes, 007 First Light does make good on its promise of enabling multiple Bond, James Bonding disciplines: shooting, sneaking, punching, and my personal favourite, getting immediately discovered then bullshitting something about being a door technician for supervillain lairs. But, were it not for some rejigging work on IO Interactive’s part, First Light might well have ended up with an undue preference for the brawling, bloody, Daniel-Crai
007 First Light's secret best character was a perfect way for IO Interactive to celebrate British writing and "restrained emotion"
IO Interactive has shared more development insight about arguably the stand-out character in 007 First Light: James Bond's mentor figure, John Greenway. This is the character played brilliantly by Walking Dead and Line of Duty actor Lennie James - a character as welcoming as a locked door when Bond initially joins the resurrected double-O secret agent training programme at the beginning of the game, but who gradually opens up.
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'
"You had the different agents working together."
"During the training sequence, we make a false promise": IO Interactive on the ensemble James Bond game that 007 First Light never was
It sounds like IO Interactive's take on the world of James Bond in 007 First Light was going to be quite different at first. Where the game as it currently is focuses on just Mr. Bond, once upon a time there was an idea for it to be something of an ensemble cast, where he would have been working with a number of double-O agents across his missions. Spoilers ahead!
Not so much James Bond, more Mission Impossible - 007 First Light was originally more of an ensemble piece, says IO Interactive
IO Interactive once considered making 007 First Light more of an ensemble piece than it turned out to be. In other words, the game would have been less about James Bond on his own and more about him and a team of agents working together.
007 First Light For Switch 2 Is Apparently "Seeing Really Good Progress"
Still no release date, though. 007 First Light has been available for nearly a month now, if you can believe it. Yet the Switch 2 port is still MIA with no release date in sight. Despite this, Theuns Smit, Senior Licensing Producer over at IO Interactive, recently told Pocket Tactics that the Switch 2 release is still very much in the works, and that the team is "seeing really good progress".
The Switch version of acclaimed James Bond game 007 First Light is "seeing really good progress" and isn't very far away
Work on the Switch 2 version of IO Interactive's James Bond origin story 007 First Light is coming along nicely, with the game on track for a summer release.
007 First Light's License to Kill Is What Stealth Games Need
The 007 First Light License to Kill mechanic is a much-appreciated change of pace. More steal games should include some version of License to Kill.
Game of the Month: 007 First Light (May 2026)
As voted by you. You'll have to forgive me for being a little late with this Game of the Month poll for May 2026 — it was all down to those pesky summer gaming events, leaving no room for such a debate. But now that the excitement is over, it's time to look back on the month of May and ask ourselves... which PS5 release deserves to be crowned Game of the Month? As always, only you can decide. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
'I'm So Happy I Didn't Get It': Ben Starr Auditioned for 007 First Light's James Bond
Patrick Gibson is "unbelievable". Ben Starr, best known for his roles in Final Fantasy 16 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, reveals that he auditioned for the part of James Bond in the recently released 007 First Light. Obviously, he didn't get the job, as the role ended up going to Patrick Gibson. However, it sounds like he's very pleased with how things worked out. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Ben Starr reveals he auditioned for James Bond in 007 First Light but he’s ‘so happy I didn’t get it’
Starr says he "crumbled" when auditioning for 007 First Light, but loves Patrick Gibson's performance
'We're Going to Be Smart About This': Amazon Games Boss Addresses 007 First Light Concerns
"The game's doing great". In the wake of 007 First Light's release, the head of Amazon Games caused some confusion online about the future of the series. IO Interactive developed and published the James Bond game, which launched at the end of May, and it's been a big success, with great reviews and strong sales. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
"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
Last week, Amazon gaming general manager Jeff Gattis rather put the cat amongst the pigeons when talking about James Bond's future in games now IO Interactive's 007 First Light is out. He was cited by Polygon as having said that, since they'll be happening post-Amazon's acquisition of the full Bond rights, any follow-up would be "done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios". When asked about Gattis' comments, Amazon were quick to declare that it's "still too early to discuss future pr
Will 007 First Light Get a Sequel? The Boss of Amazon Games Responds
The boss of Amazon Games says 007 First Light will get a sequel if desire from players is there.
PS5's James Bond Game 007 First Light Has Already Sold More Than 3 Million Copies
Made a lot of Moneypenny. IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have announced new sales information for the super well-received revival of James Bond, 007 First Light. In its first week, the game has reached over 2.7 million copies sold, according to the companies. The figure has also been shared on socials: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
007 First Light officially sells 2.7 million copies, "probably" at three million
IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak says that the studio's recently-released 007 First Light is approaching three million copies sold, and while the game has yet to recoup its budget the goal is well below the $200 million budget previously reported. He says that conversations are ongoing about how the firm will work with Bond licence owner Amazon beyond the first year of content for the game.
IO Interactive reveals content roadmap for 007: First Light
007: First Light's first year of content updates has been announced.
007 First Light Dev IO Interactive Says It's Now Sold 3 Million Copies, Tracking 'Well Above Our Forecasts at This Point'
Developer IO Interactive is celebrating after 007 First Light sold 3 million copies in less than two weeks.
007: First Light sells 2.7 million copies in a week
007: First Light hits a new sales milestone after additional content is announced during Summer Game Fest.
007 First Light "Year One" Roadmap Revealed, Reconfirms Switch 2 Release Window
And IOI shares another sales update. 007 First Light is already available on other platforms and IO Interactive has this week provided an update about the game's sales and also shared its "first year content" plans. Firstly, this roadmap reconfirms James Bond's new mission is still on target for a "Summer 2026" release on Switch 2, although there is a warning that assignments featured here "may be reassigned or delayed". Here are the details from the PR:
Mission Accomplished: PS5 Hit 007 First Light Sells Nearly 3 Million Copies in Its First Week
Made a lot of Moneypenny. IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have announced new sales information for the super well-received revival of James Bond, 007 First Light. In its first week, the game has reached over 2.7 million copies sold, according to the companies. The figure has also been shared on socials: Read the full article on pushsquare.com
007 First Light Nears 3m Sales, Reveals Year One Plans, Cast Expresses Concerns In Mocap 'Condom' Suits - Interview
At IOI Access, the cast and crew of 007 First Light reveal updates sales metrics and discuss the motion capture process in 'condom' suits
Brace yourself, Mr Bond: 007 First Light is getting some pirate king DLC alongside New Game+ and extra TacSim challenges
Io Interactive's Hitmanly Bond adventure 007 First Light is getting some DLC, and the DLC involves PIRATES. Specifically, it involves pirate king Bawma, played by singer and actor Lenny Kravitz, who makes a fleeting appearance in the main game. In the upcoming DLC, players will travel to the pirate haven of Aleph to help Bawma out with a mysterious request. What does it involve? Io aren't saying, just yet, but they have published a roadmap for the game's first year of updates. I've hitherto expr
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
007 First Light is already racking up some pretty impressive sales figures for IO Interactive. Today, in a presentation given to the press after the Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase, IO studio director Hakan Abrak told Eurogamer that the game sold 2.7 million copies in its first week on sale - and is now 'closer to 3 million copies sold'.
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PS5's Best-Selling Games List Fixed After Ordering Issue Over Weekend
Not a big deal for Sony's engineers. Good news for the makers of 007 First Light and 1000xRESIST – both games are currently appearing on the PS Store homepage due to a glitch. Sony usually shows the most popular games in each country across a variety of categories, ranging from pre-orders to downloads. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
PS5's Best-Selling Games List Is Broken on the PS Store
But should be a simple fix. Good news for the makers of 007 First Light and 1000xRESIST – both games are currently appearing on the PS Store homepage due to a glitch. Sony usually shows the most popular games in each country across a variety of categories, ranging from pre-orders to downloads. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Delphi Interactive's fan-first strategy draws major IP interest following success of James Bond and FIFA
Delphi Interactive's success with FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition and 007 First Light has created new opportunities with major brands, according to CEO Casper Daugaard.
Videogames Are Rediscovering the Cut
007 First Light and Mixtape are bringing the cut back to videogames in 2026. But though they're quick, they're not always easy to use. The post Videogames Are Rediscovering the Cut
Videogames Are Rediscovering the Jump Cut
007 First Light and Mixtape are bringing the jump cut back to videogames in 2026. But though they're quick, they're not always easy to use. The post Videogames Are Rediscovering the Jump Cut
The Quiet Cultural Significance of James Bond Videogame Songs
The 007 First Light theme is a placating track that lacks the relevance or formal qualities of its videogame predecessors, argues James Wood. The post The Quiet Cultural Significance of James Bond Videogame Songs
Forza Horizon 6 Premium Owners Urged To Check Xbox 'Offers & Credits' For Free Rewards
007 First Light owners will also want to keep an eye on it. Back in September of 2025, Xbox added a new feature called "Offers and Credits" where you could access free gift cards and other specific benefits in one place, and it's getting talked about again this week because of Forza Horizon 6. If you happened to pre-order either the Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition or Forza Horizon 6 Premium Upgrade Bundle (perhaps because you wanted early access?) on the Microsoft Store between January and the d
Amazon Says It Will Publish Future James Bond Games
While 007 First Light was made and self-published by IO Interactive, Amazon's GM of gaming says that it will handle future James Bond games. The post Amazon Says It Will Publish Future James Bond Games
Future 007 games will be ‘theoretically’ published by Amazon Game Studios, not IO Interactive
IO had already made a deal to self-publish 007 First Light before Amazon acquired the Bond IP
PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloads
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In May, Mr. Bond did it again as 007 First Light topped the US and EU charts, while newcomer I Am Cat dominated the PS VR2 charts. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing […]
Players’ Choice: Vote for May 2026’s best new game
Last month was filled with spies, detectives, and rebels! Some big new releases included 007 First Light, Directive 8020, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, and Mina the Hollower. Which game was your favorite? How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote […]
After 007 First Light, IO Interactive's next game probably won't be another James Bond or a Hitman, but rather something else entirely
The new James Bond game, 007 First Light, seems to be enjoying a very positive response. We were charmed in our 007 First Light review, and judging by the impressive 007 First Light launch sales, many of you were too. The chances of developer IO Interactive realising that James Bond trilogy dream one day seem strong. But even so, the next game from IO probably won't be a James Bond game at all, or a Hitman game - that other series the studio built its reputation on.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: 007 First Light, Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered, more
007 First Light for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and Utawarerumono: Past and Present … Source
Feature: These 30+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (May 25-29)
Including five more Game Pass titles! Welcome to your Xbox games roundup for May 25-29! The big release of the next few days is definitely 007 First Light, but don't forget about the likes of Mina The Hollower and Yerba Buena, along with five Xbox Game Pass additions such as Echo Generation 2 and Crashout Crew! Here's what's coming to Xbox next week: Read the full article on purexbox.com
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
And then? Right back onto Hitman.
Podcast: Why 007 First Light could be a GoTY contender, and PS5’s DRM controversy explained
Plus: Is it too soon for Steam Deck 2?
Indonesia's Ratings Board Leaks A Bunch Of Game Details, Includes 007 First Light & Castlevania
007's ending may be part of the leaks. A bunch of video game details and story spoilers have been leaked accidentally by the Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS) from a number of upcoming releases, with the most-significant coming from IO Interactive's 007 First Light, VGC reports. According to VGC, story spoilers for upcoming action game are now out in the wild. This apparently includes over an hour of footage and what may well be the end of the game, too. Read the full article on nintendolife.
007 First Light Is Getting Its Own Limited Edition DualSense PS5 Controller
The Man with the Golden Pad. You know Sony considers a game a big deal if it gets its very own custom DualSense controller, and the latest title to receive that honour is 007 First Light. Yes, IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond action adventure game is getting a special, limited edition PS5 pad, and here it is: Read the full article on pushsquare.com