007 First Light hits Sony PS5 May 25, 2026! Play as young Bond earning his 00 status in IO Interactive's gripping origin tale with stealth, gadgets, and cinematic missions.
007 First Light is an upcoming Sony PS5 action-adventure game developed and published by IO Interactive, focusing on a reimagined origin story of a young James Bond.
It follows 26-year-old Bond as a resourceful MI6 recruit who joins the Double 0 program after a heroic act, teaming up with mentor Greenway to stop a rogue agent and a state conspiracy.
The game powers immersive espionage with IO's Glacier engine, featuring player-choice gameplay like stealth, combat, gadgets, driving, and replayable missions with modifiers.
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Release Date and Details
Scheduled for release on May 25, 2026 (just weeks away), exclusively on PS5 with enhancements for PS5 Pro, including vibration and adaptive triggers via DualSense.
Pre-order the standard edition for base access or get the Deluxe upgrade with early access (24 hours), outfits like Day of the Dead, weapon skins, and gadget packs.
It supports single-player offline, optional online play and in-game purchases, plus 15 accessibility features like subtitles, remappable controls, and adjustable difficulty.
Gameplay Highlights
Players embark on cinematic missions in stunning locations, choosing approaches: silent infiltration, loud firefights, bluffing guards, or vehicle chases.
MI6 training hub allows skill testing and mission replays with modifiers for replayability, alongside community challenges for wishlist-based rewards.
The game emphasizes a thrilling narrative of Bond earning his "00" status through deception, danger, and bold decisions.
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