007 First Light sheds light on the origins of James Bond before having the 007 title. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and its announcement history.
007 First Light Release Date and Time
Released on May 27, 2026
007 First Light was released on May 27, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
007 First Light is planned to release on Nintendo Switch 2 sometime later in 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 version was delayed from the game's initial May 27 launch and is not yet available.
We'll update this article once IO Interactive announces a specific release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
007 First Light Overview
007: First Light is an action-adventure game developed by IO Interactive, released on May 27, 2026. This new, standalone origin story for the iconic British spy explores the early days of James Bond as a young, and sometimes reckless, MI6 recruit on his first mission to earn his "00" status and license to kill.
It features new iterations of classic characters like M, Q, and Miss Moneypenny, and an original villain in the form of a rogue agent, 009. Players will navigate a world of espionage, completing objectives in breathtaking global locations as they hunt down a rogue agent.
Is 007 First Light on Xbox Game Pass?
No, 007 First Light has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is 007 First Light on PS Plus?
No, 007 First Light has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is 007 First Light on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, 007 First Light has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
September 9, 2026 | Nintendo Switch 2 Release Confirmed
During the September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo confirmed that 007 First Light is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The Switch 2 version will feature the same standalone James Bond origin story, with players able to use gadgets, stealth, or combat to complete missions.
April 8, 2026 | Nintendo Switch 2 Version Delayed
007 First Light developer and publisher IO Interactive announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game will be delayed until later in the summer. However, other platform releases for PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC are still set for May 27, 2026.
February 13, 2026 | Story Trailer Released
007 First Light released its story trailer on February 13, 2026. It features some of the high octane action and thrilling drama that James Bond will experience before getting the iconic 007 title.
2025
September 4, 2025 | Gameplay Trailer Released
007 First Light released its gameplay trailer on September 4, 2025.
June 2025 | Official Title and Trailer Revealed
During PlayStation’s June 2025 State of Play, IO Interactive unveiled the project’s official title, called "007 First Light" alongside its first trailer.
2020
November 19, 2020 | Project 007 Announced
IO Interactive first announced in a livestream on November 19, 2020 that they are developing a new project under the working title of "Project 007," based on an original James Bond story. This will be in collaboration with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Eon Productions.
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