007 First Light - PC & Xbox Series X|S (Microsoft Store)

007 First Light is a cinematic espionage action-adventure from IO Interactive, the studio behind Hitman. Take on a younger, sharper James Bond at the very start of his career — a bold Royal Navy recruit fighting to prove himself and earn his 00 designation. It's a fresh, standalone origin story that blends tense stealth, explosive set pieces, and globe-trotting spycraft into one stylish package.

Key Features

• A brand-new origin story starring a young, ambitious Bond before he became 007

• Built by IO Interactive, the team renowned for the open-ended Hitman series

• Cinematic missions staged across glamorous, high-tension international settings

• Tackle objectives your way — sneak, deceive, deploy gadgets, or go in guns blazing

• A full arsenal of spy tech straight from Q Branch

• Adrenaline-fueled driving and action lifted from the best of classic Bond

• Replay missions with optional modifiers for fresh challenge and higher stakes

Gameplay

007 First Light puts choice at the center of every mission. You can slip through unseen, talk your way past a checkpoint, lean on clever gadgets, or escalate to fists and firepower when things go sideways. Each assignment is a self-contained spy sandbox — infiltrate locked-down locations, chase down leads, take the wheel of beautiful machines, and grow Bond's field skills mission after mission. Once you've cleared an op, mission modifiers and replay options give you plenty of reasons to go back and do it your way.

Story

Bond starts as a resourceful, sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training program. After a daring act of heroism, the former Naval airman earns a spot in the freshly reactivated Double-0 program — but his first real test goes wrong, and a rogue agent always seems one move ahead. Teaming up with his reluctant mentor, Greenway, Bond is pulled into a deep conspiracy reaching the highest levels of the State, learning exactly what it takes to become an elite agent along the way.

Presentation

Every frame leans into the danger, polish, and sophistication of the Bond universe. Settings swing from glittering galas and luxury hotels to rugged landscapes and shadowy operational sites, all dripping with atmosphere — tailored suits, cutting-edge gadgets, gorgeous cars, and action sequences staged like scenes from a modern Bond film.

Who will enjoy 007 First Light

• James Bond devotees and fans of spy thrillers in general

• Players who love cinematic, story-driven action-adventure

• Stealth fans who want flexible, mission-based design

• Anyone drawn to gadgets, infiltration, and the secret-agent fantasy

• Fans of IO Interactive's open-ended, replayable mission style

• Players who enjoy character origin stories and personal growth arcs

• Anyone after a modern espionage game with style, action, and real choice