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007: First Light Gives Digital Pre‑Orders a 24‑Hour Head Start

Retail disc buyers are excluded from the early unlock, with platform storefronts publishing staggered global launch times to guide players.

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Overview

  • IO Interactive confirmed digital pre-orders will unlock 24 hours early on May 26, 2026, ahead of the full release on May 27, 2026.
  • The early access window is tied to digital pre-orders on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam and Epic Games Store, and physical-disc buyers must wait for the public launch or try to secure an early retail pickup.
  • All digital pre-orders receive a free Deluxe Edition upgrade that includes four classic‑inspired outfits, a four‑piece gadget skin pack and a unique Agent's Mark weapon skin.
  • 007: First Light will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC on release day, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version scheduled for later in 2026.
  • IO Interactive bills the game as a standalone, story‑driven Bond origin with third‑person play and Q‑Branch gadgets, a design choice that makes the early head start and cosmetic extras a direct draw for players who want to begin the campaign immediately.