007 First Light Guide Hub
Spoiler-safe pre-release coverage for release timing, editions, spycraft, stealth-versus-action decisions, gadgets, missions, PC readiness, and cast context without pretending the full game has already been solved.
Launch date
May 27, 2026
Main launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
Play style
Single-player espionage
Steam currently lists no multiplayer mode
Platform watch
Switch 2 later
Do not merge summer timing into the May 27 date
Verification focus
Launch platforms are clear. Mission structure, collectibles, and exact replay flow still need hands-on verification.
Best first click
Start with the release-date page if you are buying, then move to the spycraft guide if you are already committed to a first run.
Recommended path
Start here
The first three pages most players should open before they chase preorder noise or fake full walkthrough claims.
Release facts
Confirm the May 27, 2026 launch date, platform timing, Steam features, and Switch 2 wording.
Spycraft basics
Learn how to think about stealth, gadgets, action, and MI6 replay before launch.
PC readiness
Check 80GB SSD, 16GB RAM, recommended GPUs, DLSS, and path tracing expectations.
Quick answers
Pre-release answer center
Release date
May 27, 2026
Steam-listed
Developer
IO Interactive A/S
Steam-listed
Genre
Espionage action-adventure
Official
Multiplayer
Single-player currently listed on Steam
Steam-listed
Known gadgets
Q-Watch, Phone, Earphones, Lighter, Pen
Official
PC storage
80GB SSD required
Steam-listed
007 First Light is IO Interactive's pre-release espionage action-adventure origin story for a young James Bond, currently listed on Steam for May 27, 2026. The official pitch focuses on earning the number, spycraft, gadgets, stealth or action choices, MI6 replay, and cinematic Bond set-pieces.
This hub is spoiler-safe and pre-release honest. It explains what is official, what is visible in trailers, and what should wait for hands-on verification after launch.
Choose a guide
Guide library
Visual entry points into the pages that matter most before launch: release, buying, spycraft, gadgets, missions, PC specs, and story context.
Release Date and Platforms Guide
A factual 007 First Light release date guide covering May 27, 2026, platforms, Switch 2 timing, PC stores, controller support, and buying questions.
Preorder, Editions, and Bonuses Guide
A pre-release 007 First Light editions guide covering preorder logic, Deluxe Upgrade questions, IOI Account rewards, and what buyers should verify before launch.
Beginner Spycraft Guide
A pre-release beginner guide for 007 First Light covering spycraft basics, stealth/action thinking, gadgets, observation, and mission replay expectations.
Stealth vs Action Guide
A pre-release 007 First Light stealth and action guide explaining silent routes, loud combat, spycraft choices, and why it is not just Hitman.
Gadgets Guide
A pre-release 007 First Light gadgets guide covering Q-Watch, Phone, Earphones, Lighter, Pen, gadget roles, and launch verification.
Locations and Missions Guide
A pre-release 007 First Light locations guide covering Slovakia, Kensington, MI6 training, mission structure, replay, and what not to fake before launch.
PC Specs and Performance Guide
A factual 007 First Light PC guide covering minimum specs, recommended specs, 80GB SSD, DLSS 4, path tracing, controller support, and performance questions.
Cast and Story Guide
A pre-release 007 First Light story guide covering young James Bond, Patrick Gibson, MI6, M, Q, Moneypenny, Bawma, Greenway, and spoiler-safe story context.