007 First Light reached 2.7 million copies in its first week, according to a Reddit post linking the official 007game Bluesky account. r/Games discussion quickly moved to post-launch modes and replay structure.
007 First Light launches May 27, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version listed. The r/Games review thread showed an 89 OpenCritic average, 97% recommended, and 37 reviews. Reddit discussion centered on IO Interactive’s fit for Bond after Hitman.
IO Interactive has added the Denuvo DRM system to 007 First Light less than a week before its launch date. The community has reacted with frustration, arguing DRM punishes legitimate buyers while doing little to stop pirates.
IOI Partners and Build A Rocket Boy said on March 17, 2026 that their MindsEye publishing collaboration ended effective March 16. Build A Rocket Boy will now handle publishing alone, and the previously announced Hitman crossover mission has been canceled.