PlayStation is hosting a State of Play that focuses on 007: First Light from IO Interactive. Expect over 30 minutes of gameplay covering Bond’s first mission as an MI6 recruit. It streams on Wednesday, 3 September, at 10pm UAE time. You can watch on PlayStation’s Twitch or YouTube. The game is set for 2026, with PS5 Pro features already flagged.
When and where to watch (UAE timings)
The show is set for Wednesday, 3 September, at 11am PT / 7pm BST. That’s 10pm in the UAE (GST). It will be live on PlayStation’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
- Date: Wednesday, 3 September 2025
- Time (UAE): 10:00pm GST
- Global times: 11am PT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST
- Where: PlayStation’s Twitch and YouTube
If you’re in the UAE, plan for a straightforward 10pm start. That lines up with 7pm in the UK and 11am on the US West Coast. PlayStation says the broadcast will run for “over 30 minutes,” so budget an hour if you want the developer chat after the gameplay.
What PlayStation says will be shown
Sony and IO Interactive are clear about the focus: a “gameplay deep dive” for 007: First Light with a full playthrough of Bond’s first mission as a new MI6 recruit.
- Format: 30+ minute gameplay segment
- Content: Driving, stealth, shootouts, and a mission playthrough
- Extras: Developer insight after the demo
This isn’t a teaser. PlayStation calls out high-speed car chases, on-foot stealth, and shootouts, followed by a debrief from the dev team. If you want to see how IO’s Hitman DNA translates to Bond’s early years, this is the best look yet.
What we already know about 007: First Light
007: First Light is a standalone origin story with a young Bond. IO says it’s built in its Glacier engine and targets modern consoles with technical features already detailed for PS5 Pro.
- Story: A re-imagined Bond origin at age 26
- Engine: IO Interactive’s Glacier
- Release window: 2026
- PS5 Pro: PSSR support, optimised performance, 60fps in Quality Mode
IO’s June post confirmed the 2026 window and named specific PS5 Pro features like PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution and a 60fps Quality Mode target. That’s a rare level of detail this far out, and it sets expectations for image quality and performance on Sony’s high-end console.
Should you stay up for this?
If you care about IO’s approach to systems-driven stealth, yes. Their recent work on Hitman leaned on open-ended design. A Bond origin gives IO room to show rough-around-the-edges gadgets and a less polished agent.
We’ll also get a sense of tone. The June material framed Bond as younger and more impulsive. Watching a full mission should show if the game leans more simulation or set-piece. The PS5 Pro notes also set a baseline for later comparisons on other platforms once specs are public.
FAQ
What time is the State of Play in the UAE?
10:00pm GST on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. Globally, that’s 11am PT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST.
How long will the show run and what’s in it?
PlayStation says to expect over 30 minutes of gameplay featuring Bond’s first mission, with driving, stealth, and shootouts, plus developer insight after.
When is 007: First Light coming out and what tech has been confirmed?
IO lists 2026 for release. On PS5 Pro, the game will use PSSR and target 60fps in Quality Mode.
