007 First Light Preload Times – PC, PS5, and Xbox Guide

007 First Light launches globally on May 27, 2026, with 24-hour early access on May 26 for eligible pre-orders. The important preload detail is that PS5 is the only confirmed platform with preload support right now. Steam and Xbox players should expect to download the game when their version unlocks, not before.

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1. 007 First Light Preload and Launch Details

007 First Light gameplay

007 First Light has a global launch instead of a rolling midnight release. That means everyone unlocks the game at the same real-world time, with early access starting exactly 24 hours earlier for eligible pre-orders.

2. How to Preload on PS5

007 First Light preload

PS5 is the only platform where players should expect a proper preload. The PlayStation Store lists 007 First Light for PS5, with DualSense support, PS5 Pro enhancement, and the early-access unlock time shown on the store page. The preload on PS5 is 45.6 GB / 50.799 GB installed for the current build.

1. Open the PlayStation Store on PS5.
2. Search for 007 First Light.
3. Open the official game page.
4. Pre-order the game digitally.
5. Go to your Game Library.
6. Select 007 First Light.
7. Choose Download or wait for the automatic preload if enabled.
8. Keep enough free storage for the full game and any launch update.

3. How to Download on Steam

007 First Light Steam

Steam players can pre-order 007 First Light and receive the pre-order Deluxe Edition upgrade, but there is no Steam preload, according to the latest report from IO Interactive. The earliest download point is tied to the official unlock time on the Deluxe Edition.

1. Open Steam.
2. Search for 007 First Light.
3. Pre-purchase the game if you want early access and the free Deluxe upgrade.
4. Wait until the early access or public launch unlock time.
5. Open your Steam Library.
6. Select 007 First Light.
7. Click Install once the button becomes available.
8. Keep at least 80 GB free, preferably more for patches and unpacking.

4. How to Download on Xbox

Xbox Series X/S has no confirmed preload, so prepare before unlock: pre-order for early access or bonuses, clear storage, and install as soon as the game goes live.

1. Open the Microsoft Store on Xbox Series X/S.
2. Search for 007 First Light.
3. Open the official store page.
4. Pre-order the game if you want early access and the pre-order rewards.
5. Make sure your console has enough free storage.
6. At unlock time, open the store page or your owned games library.
7. Select Install and leave the console powered and connected so the download can finish quickly.

5. Does Epic Games Store Have Preload?

No Epic Games Store preload has been announced for 007 First Light at the time of writing. The Epic Games Store page only lists the game for pre-purchase, with the Deluxe Edition content, 24-hour early access, and Epic-specific Obsidian Gold Wheels bonus for Rocket League and Fortnite.

6. Early Access and Pre-Order Bonuses

007 First Light pre-order bonuses

Pre-ordering 007 First Light gives the Deluxe Edition upgrade at no extra cost. The upgrade includes 24-hour early access, four outfits, the Agent’s Mark weapon skin, and the Gleaming Pack gadget skins.

• 24-hour early access
• Day of the Dead outfit
• Desert Explorer outfit
• Silent Anchor outfit
• Gentleman Operator outfit
• Agent’s Mark weapon skin
• Gleaming Lighter
• Gleaming Earphones
• Gleaming Dart Gun
• Gleaming Pen

7. 007 First Light Global Release Times

007 First Light launch times

007 First Light uses a synchronized global unlock. These times apply to both early access and the full public release, with early access on May 26 and the standard launch on May 27.

8. 007 First Light PC System Requirements

James Bond wall climbing

007 First Light requires 80 GB of SSD storage and a 64-bit Windows 10/11 system on PC. The official Steam page currently lists the minimum and recommended specs, while the newer expanded PC specs also include 1440p, 4K, and Ultra targets.

The game supports uncapped framerate, DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution, and DLSS Dynamic Multi Frame Generation at launch, with path tracing and DLSS Ray Reconstruction planned for a later Summer 2026 update.