Before the Walther PPK. Before the licence to kill. Before the number became legend — there was just the mission. IO Interactive, the masterminds behind the HITMAN franchise, together with Amazon MGM Studios, have today unleashed the 007 First Light Free Starter Pack — letting every player step into the shoes of a young James Bond for the very first time, entirely free of charge.
Available right now on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S, with PlayStation players joining the action on November 10th, this is your invitation to the origin story — no commitment required.
ICELAND, THE FIRST MISSION — YOURS TO KEEP
The Starter Pack drops you straight into “Against the Odds” — the game’s opening mission, set against the sweeping, snowbound beauty of Iceland. This isn’t a fleeting tutorial or a narrow slice of gameplay; it’s a complete narrative chapter that introduces you to a Bond we’ve never seen before: sharp, hungry, still proving himself, and finding his feet in a world of shadows and high stakes.
You’ll experience the flow of IO Interactive’s signature approach — tactical choice, stealth, action, and genuine espionage — all wrapped in a story that reimagines the beginning of the legend. Every gadget, every stealth approach, every tense conversation, and every split-second decision is yours to explore — and it won’t cost you a penny.
PROGRESS THAT STAYS WITH YOU
The best part? Nothing you do here is wasted. Whether you play through the full Free Starter Pack or take the PlayStation Plus Premium one-hour Timed Trial, all your progress carries over seamlessly when you buy the main game. Pick up exactly where you left off — same skills, same choices, same momentum — no restart, no repetition, no lost time.
PLATFORM BREAKDOWN — WHEN AND WHERE
Here’s how you can join the operation:
- PC (Steam) — Free Starter Pack available now
- Xbox Series X|S — Free Starter Pack available now
- PlayStation 5 (Plus Premium) — Exclusive one-hour Timed Trial available now
- PlayStation 5 (all players) — Full Free Starter Pack arrives Tuesday, 10 November
LAUNCH DISCOUNTS — YOUR MISSION, AT A REDUCED RATE
To mark the Starter Pack release, IO Interactive has also rolled out substantial, time-limited discounts on the full game:
| Platform | Discount | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam (PC) | 40% off | 5–9 November | |
| Xbox Series X | S | 40% off | 5–15 November |
| PlayStation 5 | 50% off | 5 November – 30 November |
So if the Iceland mission hooks you — and early reviews suggest it will — you can dive deeper at a fraction of the usual price. Editions include Standard, Deluxe, Collector’s, and Legacy, with a Nintendo Switch 2 release scheduled for 18 March 2027.
A NEW BOND FOR A NEW ERA
007 First Light is more than another spy game. It’s IO Interactive’s reimagining of the Bond mythos — a fresh, grounded take that leans into the studio’s proven skill for emergent storytelling and player agency. Where HITMAN is about freedom of approach, First Light brings that same philosophy to the secret agent — letting you decide how to act, who to trust, and what kind of 007 you want to become.
The Starter Pack isn’t just a demo; it’s a doorway. It’s the chance to see if this is the Bond adventure you’ve been waiting for — and if it is, you’re already part of the story.
The assignment is ready. The snow is waiting. Your name is Bond — and this is where it starts.
Find out more here: 007 First Light
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