IO Interactive has announced global release times for 007 First Light, the studio’s upcoming action-adventure game that explores the origins of MI6 agent James Bond.
The game will be available in early access for those who pre-ordered the Digital Deluxe Edition on May 26, 2026, with a wider release scheduled for May 27, 2026.
The game will be released simultaneously on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, while a version for Nintendo Switch 2 is planned for a later date.
007 First Light Global Release Times
Release times are scheduled at the same time of day for both Early Access and Public Release dates. Both versions will be available at designated times in each region on May 26 and 27, respectively:
- Los Angeles (PDT): 7:00 am
- Dallas (CDT): 9:00 a.m.
- New York (EDT): 10:00 am
- São Paulo (BST): 11:00 am
- London (BST): 15:00
- Paris (CEST): 16:00
- Berlin (CEST): 16:00
- Istanbul (TRT): 17:00
- Beijing (CST): 10:00 p.m. on May 26 and 11:00 p.m. on May 27
- Seoul (KST): 11:00 p.m.
- Sydney (AEST): 12:00 am on May 27 and 12:00 am on May 28
- Auckland (NZST): 2:00 am on May 27
Early access times follow the same schedule as the public release, but are moved forward one calendar day.
What is 007 First Light and when can you play it
007 First Light is being developed by IO Interactive, the studio best known for the Hitman series. The game is positioned as a James Bond origin story rather than an adaptation of any existing film, exploring how the character became MI6’s most recognized agent. Pre-orders for the Digital Deluxe Edition unlock access on May 26, three days before the standard release on May 27.
A version for Nintendo Switch 2 has been confirmed but does not yet have a release date. IO Interactive has not announced any post-launch content plans, additional editions, or price differences between platforms.
