007: First Light Release Date and System Requirements Announced
IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have broken their silence on the highly anticipated James Bond game, 007: First Light. The studio, best known for the HITMAN franchise, announced that the new title will launch on May 27, 2026, while also sharing technical details that closely concern PC gamers regarding their collaboration with NVIDIA.
Focusing on James Bond’s origin story and taking players back to 007’s younger years, the production is being developed using the latest version of IO Interactive’s award-winning Glacier engine.
A Powerful Collaboration with NVIDIA: DLSS 4 Technology
In a newly released developer diary, IO Interactive CTO Ulas Karademir stated that the PC version of the game is being developed in close collaboration with NVIDIA. 007: First Light will ship with support for NVIDIA’s latest technologies, including DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation.
The development team highlighted that they have created a new volumetric smoke and fog system, never used before, specifically to enhance atmospheric depth. Additionally, it was emphasized that the game’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) system is based on the mechanics of the studio’s previous work, the Hitman series, but has been taken to a much more advanced level in terms of interaction and believability.
007: First Light PC System Requirements
Here are the official system requirements revealed:
| Feature | Minimum (1080p / 30 FPS) | Recommended (1080p / 60 FPS) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 9500K / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | Intel Core i5 13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5700 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 80 GB | 80 GB |
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
The answer to the question “How many GB is 007: First Light?” is now clear: The game will take up 80 GB of storage space on your computer and will require at least 16 GB of RAM.
Platforms and Pre-Order Bonuses
007: First Light will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and the newcomers to the handheld console market, Xbox ROG Ally X and Nintendo Switch 2.
The game is currently available for pre-order. It has been announced that players who pre-order the standard version will be upgraded to the Deluxe Edition for free. This edition offers players 24-hour early access as well as exclusive in-game skins and outfits.
