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 PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
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.
Here are the 007 First Light preload dates and times for all the major regions around the world:
| Region | Preload Start Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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:
| Platform | Download Size |
|---|---|
| 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.
That’s everything you need to know about preloading 007 First Light on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Think we missed something? Tell us in the comments below!
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