Overview
- The game, which released Wednesday, May 27, 2026, is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC with a Nintendo Switch 2 version scheduled for summer.
- Early reviews give high scores on Metacritic—about an 88 on PS5 and 87 on PC—and several outlets call it the best Bond game in years.
- 007 First Light is a 20‑hour single‑player origin story that follows a younger James Bond through MI6 training and early fieldwork while featuring Q gadgets and Aston Martin vehicles.
- Gameplay blends IO Interactive’s Hitman‑style open missions and multiple approaches with driving, direct action and stealth, though critics note weak enemy AI on easier settings and occasional pacing or chapter‑length issues.
- Priced at €70 with a USK‑16 rating and led by Patrick Gibson as Bond, the title restores a major interactive James Bond presence for the first time in about 14 years and could shape future franchise releases.