IO Interactive has confirmed the precise second you can begin enjoying 007 First Light subsequent week. As you doubtless already know, 007 First Light will probably be launched on Could twenty seventh however, for those who pre-order, you will get in on the motion a day early on the twenty sixth. Nonetheless, for those who had been ready to remain up all evening and leap in at midnight, you may need to do some ready. 007 First Light will probably be doing a world launch, that means the sport will change into accessible for everybody at the very same time.
IO Interactive has revealed that the sport will probably be launched at 3 PM BST. For these in the US, meaning the sport will probably be launched at 7 AM PDT/10 AM EDT on Could twenty sixth and Could twenty seventh, relying on for those who pre-order or not. That additionally means the New Zealand technique that Individuals typically use to play the sport “early” by altering their console’s area will not work, since everyone seems to be getting it on the similar time. For these down beneath, 007 First Light will probably be accessible from midnight AEST on Could twenty seventh and Could twenty eighth relying in your pre-order standing.
007 First Light is simply across the nook, and we are able to’t wait so that you can get your fingers on it.
Take a look at the launch map to see when the sport turns into playable for you throughout early entry and launch.
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As of proper now, we’re nonetheless ready to listen to particulars about when 007 First Light could be pre-loaded. IO Interactive hasn’t revealed how massive a obtain this will probably be however, hopefully, followers will have the ability to pre-load it this weekend or on Monday to allow them to be ready for launch.
For those who’re in search of different methods to arrange for launch and are available in the market for a brand new console, it looks as if PS5 Professional would be the greatest console to expertise 007 First Light on. It was just lately confirmed that the sport will profit from 60 FPS on PS5 Professional however, don’t fret, there’s a efficiency mode on the bottom consoles that can permit for 60 FPS.
007 First Light is anticipated to be one of many greatest video games of 2026. It has been within the works since 2020 and it appears like IO Interactive’s exhausting work will quickly repay. We have given 007 First Light two glowing previews, noting that it “feels just like the recent begin that Bond followers deserve.” Solely time will inform if the complete recreation can dwell as much as the hype however, if it does, it could be in competition for some awards later this 12 months.
007 First Light is arriving on Xbox Collection X|S, PS5, and PC. A Nintendo Change 2 model is ready to observe at a later date. Within the meantime, why not have a look again on the suave, smashing – and typically positively stunning – 40-year historical past of James Bond Video games.
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