I grew up on Bond movies, so seeing a video game tackle the character’s early years has me more than a little curious. IO Interactive, the team behind Hitman: World of Assassination, is stepping into the world of MI6 with 007 First Light.
Instead of the seasoned spy we all know, this game gives us a young James Bond who is still rough around the edges. He is cocky, reckless, and just starting to find out what kind of agent he will become. The game launches March 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
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Preorders are open now, and there are a couple of different editions depending on how far you want to go with this game.
Standard Edition
The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99 across every platform. On PlayStation and Xbox you can choose between physical discs or digital downloads. PC players can pick it up on Steam or the Epic Games Store. The Switch 2 version is a little different. Like a lot of third party games on Nintendo’s new system, it comes as a card that serves more like a key. You insert the card, download the game, and you need that card in the system when you want to play. It is not a traditional cartridge but it still works like a physical copy in that you can lend it to a friend or trade it in.
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007 First Light for PlayStation 5 — $69.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart)
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007 First Light for Xbox Series X — $69.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart)
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007 First Light for Nintendo Switch 2 — $69.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart)
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007 First Light for PC — $69.99 (Epic Games, Steam)
Preordering the Standard Edition still comes with a few extras. Digital versions include 24 hours of early access, so you can start playing on March 26 instead of March 27. Every preorder also gets the Deluxe Edition upgrade, which adds four outfits, one weapon skin, and a pack of shiny gadget cosmetics. Two bonus skins are part of this too, the Golden Gun and the Obsidian Gold Suit.
Legacy Collector’s Edition
The Legacy Edition is the premium option. It costs $299.99 and is available physically for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. It comes with the game itself, a steel case with a magnetic closure, a certificate of authenticity, and most notably a Golden Gun figurine complete with a display stand and secret compartment. The same preorder bonuses that come with the Standard Edition are included here as well.
That Golden Gun replica is clearly the draw. Bond fans will recognize it as one of the most iconic weapons in the franchise’s history. It is a collectible piece that makes this edition more about having something to display than just what is on the disc.
What kind of game is 007 First Light
IO Interactive is calling First Light a narrative action adventure. You play as a rookie James Bond chasing down a rogue MI6 agent known only as 009. From what we have seen, the story takes Bond across varied locations that range from mountains and waterfronts to nightclubs, rooftops, and public squares. There are also boat chases and cars to drive. Missions seem to allow for multiple approaches. You can lean on stealth and gadgets to slip through quietly or go loud with gunfire if you want to embrace the license to kill. If you have played IO’s Hitman games, you will probably recognize that philosophy of choice.
What makes this game stand out is the focus on a young Bond. He is talented but unrefined, confident but untested. It is less about the unshakable professional and more about how he becomes the character we recognize. That angle makes First Light feel fresh compared to the many other Bond interpretations we have seen over the years.
