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A young James Bond joins MI6, using stealth, gadgets, bluffing and combat to expose a conspiracy and stop a coup.
Released 26 May 2026
Bluff Past Guards
Eavesdrop for Intel
Hack Security Devices
Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training programme, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.
Developed by IO Interactive A/S · Published by IO Interactive A/S









Play as a young James Bond, a naval air crewman recruited into MI6's revived Double 0 programme after a heroic act. When a mission involving a rogue agent ends in tragedy, Bond and his reluctant mentor Greenway investigate a conspiracy threatening the State.
Missions combine third-person stealth, exploration and action. Gather information by observing locations, listening to conversations and questioning people; use gadgets to interfere with security or distract guards, and bluff your way through some encounters. When plans unravel, fight with firearms and close-quarters moves, using objects and the surroundings to gain an advantage.
The story-led campaign moves Bond through training and operations in varied locations, shifting between investigation, infiltration, combat and cinematic set pieces. Gadgets become available as the story progresses, while chapter replay and Tactical Simulations offer challenges built around mission locations and objectives.
In this sample, players often enjoy the cinematic Bond-style story and presentation, especially the portrayal of a young, inexperienced Bond. Many also praise the blend of stealth, gadgets, bluffing and action, with close-quarters combat and varied approaches standing out. Some reviewers find the campaign too linear or guided, and criticize enemy AI and limited replay value.
Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training program, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.
After a heroic act, young Naval air crewman James Bond is offered to join the newly revived Double 0 program. But when a mission to stop a rogue agent ends in tragedy, he must join forces with his reluctant mentor Greenway to expose a deep conspiracy and stop a looming coup at the heart of the State.



| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 37 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 84/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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