007 First Light Early Access: How To Play Before The Release Date

InnovationGaming007 First Light Early Access: How To Play Before The Release DateByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 01:19am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.007 First LightCredit: IOThe early access period for 007 First Light isn't quite as early as some titles. In fact, it's just 24 hours. However, early is early, and the way to get started on May 26 rather than May 27 is pretty simple.A simple digital pre-order of the Deluxe Edition on PS5, Xbox Series X/S or PC will do the trick. Here are the details and everything you'll get if you go the pre-order route.Game: 007 First Light (IO Interactive)Release Date: May 27, 2026 (11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT)Early Access: May 26, 2026 (24 hours early)Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC (Switch 2 version later in 2026)Standard Price: $69.99Early Access Requirement: Digital pre-order onlyHow Do You Play 007 First Light Early?The path to early access is the same across every digital storefront: pre-order the game and your copy unlocks on May 26 instead of May 27. Thankfully, there's no separate "Ultimate" tier gatekeeping the head start, which is unusual for a modern release.MORE FOR YOUThe key detail is that early access is tied to digital pre-orders specifically. Pre-purchase on the PlayStation Store, Xbox, Steam, or Epic Games Store and you're in. Physical disc buyers don't get the official 24-hour window, though a local store running an early launch-day pickup could net you a few hours regardless.What Comes With the Free Deluxe Upgrade?Here's the part that makes the standard pre-order the smart play: digital pre-orders get the Deluxe Edition content for free, so you're not paying the higher $79.99 tier to play early. The upgrade is mostl...