007 First Light
007 First Light released May 27, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Patch 1.0.5 is the latest official game update, while the Year One roadmap confirms new Tactical Simulation content, new story missions and locations, regular gameplay updates, and a Nintendo Switch 2 version planned for Summer 2026. The playable focus includes stealth, unarmed combat, firearms, gadgets, and vehicles. The confirmed central lead is Young James Bond. The listed access model is Paid with in-game purchases.
Latest update
Patch 1.0.5 released June 15, 2026. The patch fixes the offline-mode connection issue from the discontinued 1.0.4 update, adds memory optimizations and addresses multiple startup, save-data and mission crashes. The Year One roadmap adds regular TacSim updates with gadget upgrades, weapons, leaderboard challenges, intel, enemies, cosmetics, returning vehicles and new gameplay scenarios. IO Interactive also confirms new story missions and locations, is exploring New Game+, and plans a Nintendo Switch 2 version for Summer 2026.
Latest patch: version 1.0.5; date June 15, 2026; selected fixes Offline mode connection issue, Microsoft PC update size issue, Memory optimizations to reduce out-of-memory crashes, and Startup profile data crash.
Release date and status
| Global release date | May 27, 2026 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Released |
| Update model | Ongoing title updates, events, balance changes, and system updates |
Platforms and availability
The game is currently available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for Summer 2026.
Confirmed upcoming platform: platform Nintendo Switch 2; window Summer 2026.
Gameplay overview
Gameplay uses a third-person perspective and combines stealth, unarmed combat, firearms, gadgets and vehicles. Players can approach situations quietly or aggressively and use social bluffing in espionage scenarios. Confirmed gameplay information includes stealth, unarmed combat, firearms, gadgets, vehicles, social bluffing, and mission replay modifiers. Mode: Single-player.
Perspective: Third-person.
Story, setting, or main mode
The story follows a young Bond during MI6 training. A mission involving a rogue agent leads Bond and mentor Greenway into a wider conspiracy. Mode: Single-player.
The playable lead or central cast includes Young James Bond.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
An official launch trailer and IO Interactive promotional images show Bond, espionage locations, vehicles and combat.
The gallery gives visual context for Young James Bond, stealth, and unarmed combat.
Developer and publisher
IO Interactive develops and publishes 007 First Light.
| Developer | IO Interactive |
| Publisher | IO Interactive |
| Official website | 007 First Light |
Download and availability
The game is a paid release on current platforms, with a Switch 2 version planned for Summer 2026.
System / Device Requirements
The current Steam listing publishes Windows minimum and recommended tiers and requires an SSD. The minimum starts at 16 GB RAM and GTX 1660 / RX 5700-class graphics; the recommended tier moves to 32 GB RAM and RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT-class graphics.
Both tiers list 80 GB of storage. These specifications apply to the PC build, not the console versions.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Core i5-9500 / Ryzen 5 3500 | Core i5-13500K / Ryzen 5 7600 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1660 / RX 5700 / equivalent Intel discrete GPU | RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT / equivalent Intel discrete GPU |
| Storage | 80 GB; SSD required | 80 GB; SSD required |