007 First Light is already available for players who purchased the Deluxe Edition, as that version includes 24 hours of early access before launch. For everyone else, the wait is almost over, as the game’s full release is officially scheduled for today, May 27.

When does 007 First Light launch today?

According to IO Interactive, 007 First Light will launch today, on May 27, at 7 AM PDT. However, due to time zone differences, the release time will be different for everyone. To help you out, we’ve mentioned the launch times for different regions below. You’ll also find a countdown clock, which will help you track the exact hours and minutes left until launch. 

• Los Angeles – 7 AM PDT
• New York – 10 AM EDT
• London – 3 PM BST
• Berlin – 4 PM CEST
• Mumbai – 7:30 PM IST
• Tokyo – 11 PM JST
• Sydney – 12 AM AEST (May 28)
• Auckland – 2 AM NZST (May 28)

What is 007 First Light all about?

The game marks IO Interactive’s first attempt at creating a James Bond experience, and it is taking a very different approach compared to previous Bond games. Instead of focusing on an already established version of 007, the story explores how Bond earned the famous title in the first place.

Players step into the role of a younger James Bond who is still learning the ropes inside MI6’s training program. This version of Bond is talented and fearless, but also inexperienced and reckless at times. After proving himself through an act of bravery, he gets recruited into the revived Double 0 program. However, things quickly become complicated after a mission involving a rogue agent goes terribly wrong.

The game mixes cinematic storytelling with stealth, action, and exploration. Missions take players across multiple detailed locations around the world, where they can approach objectives in different ways. Some players may prefer sneaking through enemy territory quietly using gadgets and disguises, while others can rely on weapons and direct combat to push through encounters.

IO Interactive has also added some of its signature sandbox-style mission design into the game. Thanks to this, players experiment with different strategies, routes, and tools during missions instead of following a single fixed path.

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