007 First Light Release Date, Time, Early Access & Countdown

007 First Light Release Date, Time, Early Access and Countdown

The new James Bond game is almost here, and many players want to know the 007 First Light release date and exact launch time.

IO Interactive has confirmed both Early Access and full launch timing, with a synchronized global release schedule.

Here is everything you need to know.

007 First Light Early Access Release Date

Players who pre-ordered the digital version can start earlier.

007 First Light Early Access starts on May 26, 2026.

Early Access gives:

• 24-hour early play access
• Deluxe Edition upgrade benefits (if included with preorder offer)

This is only for eligible digital pre-orders.

007 First Light Early Access Release Time

Here are the Early Access unlock times.

Region	Time
US Pacific	May 26 – 7:00 AM PDT
US East	May 26 – 10:00 AM EDT
UTC	May 26 – 2:00 PM UTC
UK	May 26 – 3:00 PM BST
Central Europe	May 26 – 4:00 PM CEST
India	May 26 – 7:30 PM IST
Eastern Australia	May 27 – 12:00 AM AEST
New Zealand	May 27 – 2:00 AM NZST

007 First Light Full Release Date

Standard Edition players will join one day later.

007 First Light full release date: May 27, 2026

Because of timezone differences, some regions may see May 28.

007 First Light Global Release Time

Launch times:

Region	Time
US Pacific	May 27 – 7:00 AM PDT
US East	May 27 – 10:00 AM EDT
UTC	May 27 – 2:00 PM UTC
UK	May 27 – 3:00 PM BST
Central Europe	May 27 – 4:00 PM CEST
India	May 27 – 7:30 PM IST
Eastern Australia	May 28 – 12:00 AM AEST
New Zealand	May 28 – 2:00 AM NZST

Is 007 First Light a Global Simultaneous Release?

Yes.

IO Interactive is using a synchronized global launch.

That means all players unlock the game at the same real-world moment, adjusted for local time zones.

Should You Buy Early Access?

Early Access may be worth it if you:

• want to play first
• plan to buy digitally
• like preorder bonuses

If not, waiting one extra day gets the same core game.

Final Verdict

The 007 First Light release date is now confirmed.

Quick summary:

✅ Early Access: May 26
✅ Full release: May 27
✅ global synchronized launch
✅ timezone-based unlocks

James Bond fans do not have long to wait.

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