The wait is almost over for a brand new James Bond adventure. With IO Interactive bringing everyone’s favourite secret agent back to gaming with 007 First Light, players are excited to step into Bond’s tuxedo the exact second the game goes live. For that, this guide will break down everything you need to know about the 007 First Light preload on PlayStation.
007 First Light Preload Start Date and Time
The preload for 007 First Light went live on May 24, 2026, at 10 AM EDT, allowing players to download the game a full 48 hours before it unlocks. However, it is important to remember that the preload is only available for players playing on PlayStation 5.
Here are the 007 First Light preload dates and times for all the major regions around the world:
| US (WEST) | 7:00 AM PDT, May 24 |
| US (EAST) | 10:00 AM EDT, May 24 |
| Brazil | 11:00 AM BRT, May 24 |
| UK | 3:00 PM BST, May 24 |
| Germany | 4:00 PM CEST, May 24 |
| France | 4:00 PM CEST, May 24 |
| South Africa | 4:00 PM SAST, May 24 |
| Turkey | 5:00 PM TRT, May 24 |
| Russia | 5:00 PM MSK, May 24 |
| UAE | 6:00 PM GST, May 24 |
| India | 7:30 PM IST, May 24 |
| Singapore | 10:00 PM SGT, May 24 |
| Philippines | 10:00 PM PHST, May 24 |
| China / Beijing | 10:00 PM CST, May 24 |
| South Korea / Seoul | 11:00 PM KST, May 24 |
| Japan / Tokyo | 11:00 PM JST, May 24 |
| Australia / Sydney | 12:00 AM AEST, May 25 |
| New Zealand / Auckland | 2:00 AM NZST, May 25 |
007 First Light Game Download Size
IO Interactive is popular for its incredible data optimization, as seen in the Hitman games, and 007 First Light preload will continue this trend. However, file sizes for the game will vary depending on the platform of your choice:
| PC (Steam / Epic Games Store) | 80.0 GB |
| PlayStation 5 | 45.6 GB |
| Xbox Series X/S | 55.0 GB |
While the 007 First Light system requirements already reveal that players should have a minimum of 80 GB for the game, it is recommended that players keep an extra 20 to 30 GB of free space available. This is to accommodate the inevitable day-one patch data before you launch the game.
How to Preload 007 First Light on PS5
- Head to the 007 First Light PlayStation Store page.
- Pre-purchase the title and then wait until the preload goes live.
- Navigate to your Library and locate 007 First Light.
- Click on the Download button.
- Wait for the game to finish pre-loading.
Can You Preload 007 First Light on PC and Xbox?
No, unfortunately, the Xbox and PC versions of 007 First Light do not have a preload capability. This means that players can only jump into the 007 First Light campaign when the game releases globally on May 27, 2026.
That’s everything you need to know about preloading 007 First Light on PlayStation 5. Think we missed something? Tell us in the comments below!
