- The Early Access for 007 First Light will open on May 26, 2026.
- The full global release of 007 First Light is set for May 27, 2026.
- The title will feature a global synchronized release schedule.
IO Interactive is in the final stretch of bringing their unique new take on James Bond, the beloved MI6 agent, to players. As such, you might find yourself wondering about when you can play 007 First Light, including its release date and time. Keep reading to find out when you will be able to take on this new globetrotting James Bond journey.
007 First Light Early Access Release Date and Time
For players looking to jump into the sharp suit of James Bond ahead of the crowd, IO Interactive has included Early Access for players who pre-ordered the digital version of 007 First Light. This not only unlocks 24-hour Early Access for 007 First Light on May 26 or May 27, 2026, depending on where you are. The pre-order also provides a free Deluxe Edition upgrade.
Since 007 First Light will be a synchronized global release, the precise local Early Access unlock times are as follows:
Region/Time Zone Early Access Release Date and Time US Pacific May 26 – 7:00 AM PDT US East May 26 – 10:00 AM EDT UTC May 26 – 2:00 PM UTC UK May 26 – 3:00 PM BST Central Europe May 26 – 4:00 PM CEST India May 26 – 7:30 PM IST Eastern Australia May 27 – 12:00 AM AEST New Zealand May 27 – 2:00 AM NZST
007 First Light Global Release Date and Time
Players who are purchasing the Standard Edition or playing on launch without a pre-order will experience the full global release date for 007 First Light on May 27 or May 28, 2026, depending on where they live.
The global release will follow the exact same time grid as the Early Access, just shifted ahead by precisely 24 hours. This will allow Standard Edition owners to play the 007 First Light campaign just a day after Early Access goes live:
| Region/Time Zone | Global Release Date and Time |
| US Pacific | May 27 – 7:00 AM PDT |
| US East | May 27 – 10:00 AM EDT |
| UTC | May 27 – 2:00 PM UTC |
| UK | May 27 – 3:00 PM BST |
| Central Europe | May 27 – 4:00 PM CEST |
| India | May 27 – 7:30 PM IST |
| Eastern Australia | May 28 – 12:00 AM AEST |
| New Zealand | May 28 – 2:00 AM NZST |
007 First Light Early Access Countdown Timer
With the Early Access only a few days away, players are eagerly waiting to experience 007 First Light. If you are also counting down the moments, we have attached a handy countdown timer below. You can simply bookmark this page and revisit it to see how far you are from the Early Access:
007 First Light Early Access is now live!
007 First Light Global Release Countdown Timer
If you are waiting to purchase and play 007 First Light on launch day, we have also attached a countdown timer for the full global release of the new James Bond title:
007 First Light is now out everywhere!
Have you secured your Early Access for 007 First Light or will you be grabbing the game on launch day? Tell us in the comments below!
Yes, players who pre-ordered the digital version will receive Early Access to the game on May 26, 2026.
007 First Light will release globally on May 27, 2026, at 10 AM PDT.
The main campaign of 007 First Light will take around 20 hours for players to complete.
