007 First Light officially launches in March of next year

Following its announcement earlier this Summer, the teams at IO Interactive and PlayStation held a State of Play dedicated to the upcoming 007 First Light. As part of this rather lengthy deep-dive it was officially confirmed that 007 First Light will arrive early next year – launching on the 27th of March 2026.

As part of the 007 First Light State of Play, it was officially confirmed that the upcoming espionage action-adventure title from IOI will launch on the 27th of March 2026.

Coming to all current-gen systems (including the Nintendo Switch 2), 007 First Light looks to follow in the freeform footsteps of IOI’s previous franchise HITMAN, while also upping the stakes with greater action set-pieces and driving sequences.

Unlike many AAA games released nowadays, 007 First Light will cost ‘just’ £60 – though there is of course a fancy Legacy Edition available to purchase which includes a Golden Gun Figurine, a certificate of authenticity and a slick steelbook case – among other miscellaneous extras.

Interestingly, all those who pre-order the game will receive the full suite of Deluxe Edition additions for free, including:

• 4 exclusive outfits
• 1 new weapon skin
• The Gleaming pack featuring various golden accessories
• 24 hours of Advanced Access

Finally, it is worth noting that Switch 2 owners wanting to purchase 007 First Light physically will be able to do so – however, as with many 3rd-party Switch 2 titles, the game will make use of the controversial Game-Key Card system.

Assuming this isn’t a dealbreaker, the Switch 2’s ‘Specialist Edition’ offers a couple exclusives in the form of “standout and unique packaging” (which is ruined by an ugly ‘Game-Key Card’ label) as well as “an exclusive original outfit for Bond, the Classic Tux, for even more flair.”

The full gameplay breakdown for 007 First Light can be found HERE.

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