The highly anticipated launch of 007 First Light is finally upon us, signaling the end of a 14-year hiatus for James Bond in the gaming world. While we saw the mobile-only 007 Cypher in the interim, it has been over a decade since 007 Legends brought the legendary MI6 operative to home consoles. With IO Interactive—the creative force behind the critically acclaimed modern Hitman trilogy—at the helm, expectations are sky-high that they can restore 007 to his former interactive glory.
If you are eager to step into Bond’s tailored suit the moment servers go live, here is the complete breakdown of the 007 First Light launch schedule, covering both early access and the standard global rollout.
007 First Light: Early Access Launch Times
Players who secured a pre-order receive a complimentary Deluxe Edition upgrade, granting 24 hours of early access. The game unlocks for these players at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 26. This schedule applies universally across all platforms, including Windows PC (Steam/Epic), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Refer to your local time below:
- West Coast North America: 7 a.m. PDT, May 26
- East Coast North America: 10 a.m. EDT, May 26
- Brazil: 11 a.m. BRT, May 26
- United Kingdom: 3 p.m. BST, May 26
- Western Europe: 4 p.m. CEST, May 26
- Japan: 11 p.m. JST, May 26
- East Coast Australia: 12 a.m. AET, May 27
Beyond the head start, the Deluxe upgrade includes four bespoke outfits, a signature weapon skin, and a set of four unique gadget skins to customize your experience.
007 First Light: Standard Edition Launch Times
The standard edition of 007 First Light will see a global rollout for PC and consoles beginning at 10 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 27. Here is when you can begin your mission in your region:
- West Coast North America: 7 a.m. PDT, May 27
- East Coast North America: 10 a.m. EDT, May 27
- Brazil: 11 a.m. BRT, May 27
- United Kingdom: 3 p.m. BST, May 27
- Western Europe: 4 p.m. CEST, May 27
- Japan: 11 p.m. JST, May 27
- East Coast Australia: 12 a.m. AET, May 28
Preload Information
Official confirmation regarding pre-installation times remains pending. However, community reports suggest that PlayStation Store users may see preload availability start as early as 10 a.m. EDT on Sunday, May 24. While this timeframe is currently specific to the PlayStation ecosystem, it is likely that Xbox and PC platforms will follow a similar window. We recommend checking your digital storefront regularly as the date approaches to ensure your copy is ready for launch.
Source: Polygon
