Steam and Xbox players must wait until launch time to download the new Bond game.
Summary
– 007 First Light preload support is only available on PlayStation 5
– Steam and Xbox players must wait until the official release time to download the game
– IO Interactive’s new James Bond title launches May 27, with early access on May 26
007 First Light is giving PlayStation 5 players a head start before launch, but Steam and Xbox users will not get the same option.
IO Interactive confirmed that preload support is only available on PS5. Players on Steam and Xbox Series X|S must wait until the official release time before downloading the game.
The studio explained that PlayStation requires preload support, while Steam and Xbox downloads are tied to launch timing. That means players on non-PS5 systems may face a longer wait if their internet connection is slower or the launch download is large.
The update caused frustration among some fans who expected preload access across all major platforms. Preloading has become common for large releases, especially when players want to start immediately at launch.
007 First Light launches globally on May 27, 2026. Players with eligible early access can begin on May 26, giving Deluxe Edition buyers a 24-hour jump before the full release.
The game has drawn strong attention because it comes from IO Interactive, the studio behind Hitman. Patrick Gibson stars as a younger James Bond in a new origin story built around stealth, cinematic missions, and spy-focused action.
