Introduction to 007 First Light
The first new James Bond video game in over a decade is set to launch very soon, with the opportunity to start playing it a day early. It has been 14 years since the last traditional James Bond video game, and based on early impressions, 007 First Light promises to be an authentic adaptation that could potentially surpass some of the movies.
Developed by IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series, 007 First Light shares some similarities with their previous work but still captures the essence of a Bond game. As the game’s release date approaches, here’s what you need to know about 007 First Light along with the best pre-order deals available.
Launch Date for 007 First Light
007 First Light is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, May 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. If you purchase the game digitally, it will become available to play at precisely 3pm BST. There are plans for a Nintendo Switch 2 version as well, but that won’t be launching until an undisclosed date later this year.
Early Access for 007 First Light
Yes, there is an early access period for 007 First Light, which allows you to play the game starting from May 26, 24 hours before its public launch. To gain early access, you need to pre-order the standard edition of the game digitally. It isn’t included with any of the special editions nor is it included with physical pre-orders.
Editions Available for 007 First Light
There are four editions of 007 First Light available for pre-order:
Standard Edition: This includes a free deluxe upgrade that adds four extra in-game outfits, a weapon skin, and a pack of four gadget skins. Only digital pre-orders include early access.
Specialist Edition: Available only physically, it comes with the game, the deluxe upgrade, and a classic tuxedo for Bond to wear.
Collector’s Edition: Includes everything from the Specialist edition, plus an obsidian gold outfit to wear in-game, a lifesize gold mask replica, and a steel case. This edition is only available physically and has a limited supply.
Legacy Edition: Includes everything from the Collector’s edition, except for the mask, as well as a golden gun replica and an in-game golden gun skin. Just like the Collector’s edition, it’s only available physically and in limited supply.
Best Pre-Order Deals for 007 First Light
The standard edition of 007 First Light is available digitally for £59.99, but there are a few retailers selling the physical version for less than that. HMV has the best offer at £52.99, but it’s currently out of stock. The next best deals are at Very and Monster Shop, which are selling the game for £53.99, or ShopTo, which is selling it for £53.85. For whatever reason, Very has the Xbox version listed for £52.99.
The Specialist edition is being sold as an Amazon exclusive, so it’s only available for £59.99; the exact same price as digital copies of the standard edition.
The Collector’s edition is unfortunately out of stock across most retailers. The best price we can spot is £164.99 at Smyths, but there’s no telling when or if it’ll be available again. The only retailer with any stock left is GAME, which is offering it for £169.99.
The Legacy edition, meanwhile, is currently available, but it’s very expensive at £259.99. ShopTo had it for £251.85, but it’s sold out. This leaves The Game Collection as the cheapest option but at £259.95, you’re only saving several pennies. If you’re willing to pay £259.99 for it, GAME, Smyths, and Very all have the Legacy Edition in stock at the time of writing.
Storyline of 007 First Light
While 007 First Light is drawing inspiration from the James Bond movies as well as the original books by Ian Fleming, it is not a direct adaptation of any existing Bond story. It is instead billed as a reimagined origin story that depicts Bond as a rookie MI6 agent and shows how he obtained his 00 status. As such, it is not meant to be canon to the film series.
Cast of 007 First Light
007 First Light stars Patrick Gibson as James Bond himself. Gibson is an Irish actor best known for his TV performances, including a young Dexter Morgan in the prequel series Dexter: Original Sin.
The rest of the cast includes:
- Priyanga Burford (Steeltown Murders, Innocent) as M
- Alastair Mackenzie (Andor, The Crown) as Q
- Kiera Lester (Ruby Speaking, Maigret) as Miss Moneypenny
- Lennie James (The Walking Dead, Line Of Duty) as John Greenway
- Noémie Nakai (Tokyo Vice) as Charlotte Roth
- Gemma Chan (Crazy Rich Asians, Raya And The Last Dragon) as Selina Tan
- Singer and songwriter Lenny Kravitz will also appear as one of the game’s villains, Bawma.
Theme Song for 007 First Light
007 First Light’s theme song, which is also titled First Light, is performed by the award-winning Lana Del Rey. She also wrote the song alongside David Arnold, who has composed soundtracks for five James Bond movies, such as Tomorrow Never Dies and Casino Royale.
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