007 First Light Wiki
Track missions, stealth routes, gadgets, characters, locations, and beginner tips for IO Interactive's James Bond origin adventure.
007 First Light Homepage Modules
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007 First Light Release Date and Platforms
Launch timing, storefronts, and platform support
007 First Light Reviews and Scores
Critic reception and launch-week score trends
007 First Light Beginner Guide
Stealth basics, gadget flow, and early mission habits
007 First Light Mission Walkthrough
Mission route highlights and objective planning
007 First Light Gadgets and Spycraft Guide
Q tools, distractions, and infiltration control
007 First Light Characters and Cast Guide
Main agents, rivals, and supporting cast roles
007 First Light Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses
Standard, Deluxe, and bonus content overview
007 First Light PC System Requirements and Graphics Settings
Hardware targets, DLSS, and graphics setup
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007 First Light gameplay: Unveiling Spy Action & Stealth Mechanics
Dive into the thrilling 007 First Light gameplay, exploring its unique blend of Hitman-style stealth, cinematic action, and improvisational combat. Learn about gadgets, environments, and game modes.
007 First Light How Long to Beat: Campaign & Completionist Times
Discover how long it takes to beat 007 First Light's main campaign and achieve 100% completion, including Tactical Simulator missions.
007 First Light How Many Chapters: Full Story Progression
Discover the complete chapter list for 007 First Light, including playtime estimates and what to expect in each mission.
007 First Light Mission List: Full Walkthrough & Objectives
Explore the complete 007 First Light mission list, including objectives, walkthroughs, and key strategies for every operation in this new James Bond adventure.
007 First Light Walkthrough: Complete Campaign Guide
Navigate every mission and challenge in 007 First Light with our comprehensive walkthrough, covering stealth, combat, and gadget use.
007 First Light Delay: Why It's Good News for James Bond Fans
Explore the reasons behind the 007 First Light delay, focusing on IO Interactive's commitment to quality and how it benefits players.
007 First Light Early Access Time: Global Release Schedule
Discover the exact early access and standard release times for 007 First Light across all major time zones and platforms.
007 First Light Early Access: Deluxe Edition Benefits & Launch Details
Explore the benefits of 007 First Light early access, including Deluxe Edition content, 24-hour head start, and what to expect before the May 27, 2026 launch.
007 First Light Preload: Global Launch Times & Setup Guide
Prepare for the James Bond origin story with our 007 First Light preload guide. Find global launch times, download sizes, and PC system requirements.
007 First Light Release Date: Launch Details & Setup Guide
Get the official 007 First Light release date, platform details, and gameplay features for IO Interactive's new James Bond origin story.
007 First Light Release Time: Early Access & Global Launch Schedule
Find out the exact 007 First Light release time for early access and standard editions across all major time zones and platforms.
007 First Light Collector's Edition: Unboxing & Content Guide
Dive into the exclusive contents of the 007 First Light Collector's Edition, featuring the Golden Gun, masks, and deluxe in-game items for 2026.
007 First Light Release Date and Platforms
007 First Light launched on May 27, 2026 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with early access tied to qualifying digital pre-orders.
PlayStation 5
May 27, 2026 launch with qualifying 24-hour early access
PS5 Pro Enhanced support with campaign and optional online features.
Xbox Series X|S
May 27, 2026 launch with qualifying 24-hour early access
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S and supports Xbox Play Anywhere.
PC (Steam/Epic)
May 27, 2026 global launch on PC storefronts
Supports broad graphics customization and unlocked framerate options.
Nintendo Switch 2
Summer 2026 release window
Switch 2 release follows the initial console and PC launch wave.
007 First Light Reviews and Scores
Launch reception for 007 First Light highlights story pacing, stealth-action blend, and cinematic mission structure.
007 First Light Beginner Guide
Start each mission with observation first, then commit to stealth or action only after reading patrol flow and gadget opportunities.
Scout the environment first
Use line-of-sight breaks, crowd movement, and patrol timing before entering restricted zones.
Use social stealth deliberately
Blend into neutral spaces, reduce suspicion, and use bluff windows to keep alarms low.
Open routes with gadgets
Use Q gear to hack, distract, and control pressure points before firefights begin.
Escalate only when required
When stealth fails, rotate between cover, melee pressure, and gadget interrupts instead of rushing.
007 First Light Mission Walkthrough
This 007 First Light mission overview maps key locations and priority objectives so you can route each mission cleanly.
007 First Light Gadgets and Spycraft Guide
007 First Light is built around Creative Approach gameplay: observe the area, gather intel, use gadgets, bluff through suspicion, or switch to direct action when stealth breaks.
Q-Lens
GadgetHighlights useful information in the environment and reveals hackable devices, helping players spot routes, clues, and interactive mission opportunities.
Best for: Scanning rooms, finding objective paths, and planning stealth routes.
Q-Watch
GadgetActivates gadgets and special interactions that can divert attention or neutralize threats during infiltration.
Best for: Triggering distractions, creating openings, and controlling guard behavior.
Laser Strap
GadgetCan daze enemies, open new paths, or create distractions by interacting with the environment.
Best for: Breaking through obstacles, setting up stealth opportunities, and escaping pressure.
Dart Phone
GadgetQuietly moves enemies out of the way, giving Bond a non-loud option for clearing patrol routes.
Best for: Silent takedown setups and low-alert infiltration.
Smoke Pod
GadgetBlocks visibility at short range, giving players a way to hide movement, escape line of sight, or reposition during tense moments.
Best for: Emergency escapes, close-range stealth, and cover creation.
Flash Mine
GadgetProduces a burst of light that momentarily stuns opponents, giving Bond time to move, strike, or escape.
Best for: Crowd control, combat openings, and stealth recovery.
Spycraft Observation
Core SystemBond can eavesdrop on key conversations, pickpocket vital items, inspect environmental clues, and gather intel that opens new mission routes.
Best for: Players who want silent, information-driven mission solutions.
Bond's Instinct
Core SystemBond can lure enemies, bluff his way out of suspicion, or sharpen focus for more precise combat actions.
Best for: Turning risky moments into controlled opportunities.
Social Stealth and Bluffing
StealthPlayers can move through guarded areas by reading the room, staying ahead of suspicion, and using bluffing instead of immediately fighting.
Best for: Undercover missions, restricted spaces, and low-chaos playstyles.
007 First Light Characters and Cast Guide
007 First Light follows a young James Bond as he enters MI6, joins the revived 00 programme, and crosses paths with mentors, allies, handlers, and dangerous figures around the world.
James Bond
Patrick Gibson
Young MI6 recruit
A 26-year-old Royal Navy air crewman recruited into MI6 after a heroic act. This version of Bond is resourceful, reckless, and still earning the 007 number.
M
Priyanga Burford
MI6 leader and Bond's advocate
M recognizes Bond's potential and backs his ability to take control under pressure, even when his instincts clash with the strict structure of MI6.
Q
Alastair Mackenzie
Q Branch support
Q appears as part of the classic Bond support cast, connecting directly to the game's gadget-focused spycraft systems.
Moneypenny
Kiera Lester
Classic Bond character reimagined
Moneypenny returns in the origin-story setting, helping ground Bond's early relationships inside the MI6 world.
John Greenway
Lennie James
Former 00 agent and training instructor
Greenway is a disciplined, by-the-book operative whose hardline philosophy clashes with Bond's instinctive and improvisational field style.
Charlotte Roth
Noemie Nakai
Mysterious character
Charlotte Roth is one of the uncertain figures Bond must judge carefully as he decides who can be trusted.
Bawma
Lenny Kravitz
Unpredictable underworld figure
Bawma appears during Bond's pursuit across dangerous global locations, including the black market of Aleph.
Dr. Selina Tan
Gemma Chan
Tactical Simulation lead
Dr. Selina Tan spearheads TacSim, the MI6 replay-focused mode where players improve performance, earn XP, gain Intel, and unlock cosmetics.
007 First Light Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses
007 First Light launched with multiple purchase options across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Digital pre-orders included 24-hour early access, while deluxe and collector editions added cosmetic and physical bonuses.
Standard Edition
Price: $69.99 / EUR69.99 / GBP59.99 SRP
Format: Digital and physical
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
Included: Base game
Bonus: Pre-ordering any edition upgraded players to Deluxe Edition content for free.
Best for: Players who mainly want the full game at the lowest base price.
Deluxe Edition / Deluxe Edition Upgrade
Price: $79.99 / EUR79.99 / GBP69.99 SRP at launch
Format: Digital upgrade or deluxe release
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
Included: Base game when bought as Deluxe Edition, or bonus content when used as an upgrade.
Bonus: 4 outfits, Agent's Mark weapon skin, and Gleaming Pack gadget skins.
Best for: Players who want cosmetic bonuses without buying a physical collector package.
Specialist Edition
Price: Retailer edition
Format: Amazon-exclusive physical edition
Platforms: Amazon-listed console editions
Included: Base game with standout Specialist Edition packaging.
Bonus: Exclusive Classic Tux outfit for Bond, plus Deluxe pre-order content when eligible.
Best for: Players who want the Classic Tux outfit and a physical case variant.
Collector's Edition
Price: $199.99 retail listing
Format: Physical collector edition
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC retail listings
Included: Base game and Deluxe Edition content.
Bonus: Lifesize Gold Mask Replica, Certificate of Authenticity, Steelcase with magnet, and Obsidian Gold suit.
Best for: Collectors who want physical Bond display items without the full Legacy Edition package.
Legacy Edition
Price: $299.99 / EUR299.99 / GBP259.99 SRP
Format: Premium physical collector edition
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
Included: Full game and Deluxe Edition content.
Bonus: Golden Gun weapon skin, Obsidian Gold Suit outfit, Golden Gun Figurine with Stand and Secret Compartment, Certificate of Authenticity, and Steel Case with Magnet.
Best for: Bond collectors who want the most complete physical edition.
Early Access Rule
Price: Included with eligible digital pre-orders
Format: Digital pre-order bonus
Platforms: Digital editions only
Included: 24-hour early access before the general release.
Bonus: Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders were limited to physical editions.
Best for: Players who wanted to start before launch day.
007 First Light PC System Requirements and Graphics Settings
007 First Light requires Windows 10 or 11 64-bit and an SSD with at least 80 GB of storage. Higher presets scale up to 4K, DLSS 4.5, path tracing, and DLSS Ray Reconstruction on supported GeForce RTX hardware.
Minimum
Target: 1080p / 30 FPS
Preset: Low
CPU: Intel Core i5-9500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 / Intel discrete GPU equivalent
VRAM: 6 GB
Storage: 80 GB minimum, SSD required
OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Notes: DLSS is not enabled for this tier.
Recommended
Target: 1080p / 60 FPS
Preset: Medium
CPU: Intel Core i5-13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel discrete GPU equivalent
VRAM: 8 GB
Storage: 80 GB minimum, SSD required
OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Notes: DLSS is not enabled for this tier.
Enthusiast 1440p
Target: 1440p / 60 FPS
Preset: High
CPU: Intel Core i5-13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT or RX 7900 XTX
VRAM: 12 GB
Storage: 80 GB minimum, SSD required
OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Notes: DLSS is not enabled for this tier.
Enthusiast 4K
Target: 4K / 60 FPS
Preset: High
CPU: Intel Core i5-13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT or RX 7900 XTX
VRAM: 16 GB
Storage: 80 GB minimum, SSD required
OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Notes: DLSS is not enabled for this tier.
Ultra
Target: 4K / 200+ FPS
Preset: Ultra
CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K / AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
RAM: 32 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
VRAM: 16 GB
Storage: 80 GB minimum, SSD required
OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Notes: Built for DLSS 4.5, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, and high-end RTX performance.
PC Feature Set
Target: Supported PC features
Preset: Custom
CPU: Varies by target tier
RAM: 16 GB to 32 GB
GPU: GeForce RTX hardware recommended for NVIDIA features
VRAM: Varies by tier
Storage: 80 GB minimum, SSD required
OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
Notes: Uncapped framerate, NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and Super Resolution, path tracing, DLSS Ray Reconstruction, and deep customization options.