James Bond finally has a date. IO Interactive’s 007: First Light launches on 27 March 2026, confirmed during a PlayStation State of Play that showed more than 30 minutes of gameplay. Pre-orders include a free Deluxe upgrade with 24-hour early access. Platforms include PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam/Epic) and Nintendo Switch 2.
What Sony and IO showed
A focused gameplay deep dive, framed as Bond’s origin story.
- Stealth and social stealth, with a “play your way” structure
- Systems called Spycraft, Instinct, and a full gadget loop
- Driving set-pieces and cinematic beats
- Missions set in Slovakia and London
- Cast reveal, with Patrick Gibson as Bond, Priyanga Burford as M, Alastair Mackenzie as Q, Kiera Lester as Moneypenny, Lennie James as mentor John Greenway, and Noemie Nakai as Miss Roth
The showcase highlighted IOI’s Glacier engine and a design that lets you slip in quiet, go loud, or mix both. The two missions shown — a high-stakes chess event in Slovakia and a Kensington gala — set the tone for a younger Bond learning the job.
Release date, platforms and early access
It’s locked in for late March.
- Release date: 27 March 2026
- Early access: 24 hours with the Deluxe upgrade on pre-orders
- Platforms: PS5/PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam/Epic), Nintendo Switch 2
- Store pages: PlayStation, Steam listing now shows the date
PlayStation’s post confirms the date and the free Deluxe upgrade that adds cosmetics and a 24-hour head start. IOI and multiple listings confirm the wider platform rollout, with Steam explicitly showing 27 Mar, 2026 on the store page.
Editions and pre-order perks
Here’s what you get at baseline — and what’s being reported.
- Free Deluxe upgrade on pre-orders: four outfits, one weapon skin, “Gleaming Pack” gadget skins, plus 24-hour early access
- Standard price on PC storefronts currently shows $69.99 (regional pricing varies)
- Premium/Collector’s editions have been reported by multiple outlets with higher-tier extras; details and prices can differ by region
Sony’s listing outlines the Deluxe content in detail. SteamDB shows a current PC list price of $69.99; UAE store pricing wasn’t live at the time of writing. Third-party reports point to pricier physical bundles, including a collector’s tier, but treat those as retailer- or region-specific until local pages go up.
FAQ
When does 007: First Light release in the UAE?
The global release date is 27 March 2026. With the Deluxe upgrade on pre-orders, early access begins 26 March 2026 local time (24 hours earlier). Availability times are set by each digital storefront.
What platforms is it coming to?
PS5/PS5 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam/Epic), and Nintendo Switch 2.
What’s included in the free Deluxe upgrade?
Four outfits, one weapon skin, the “Gleaming Pack” (four gadget skins), and 24-hour early access.
