IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have released a free way to try the opening of 007 First Light. The Starter Pack launched on Steam and Xbox Series X|S on November 5, 2026, and is scheduled to arrive on PS5 on November 10. It includes the Iceland-set opening mission, and progress carries over if you later purchase the full game.
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What’s in the free Starter Pack?
The download covers Against the Odds, the game’s opening mission, in which players step into the role of a young James Bond. The mission is set in Iceland and takes roughly an hour to play, according to coverage of the launch.
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It’s an opening-mission sample, not a time-limited trial of the entire game. The Steam listing says that upgrading to the full version unlocks the complete story, Challenges and Tactical Simulations, while retaining Starter Pack progress.
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Release dates and the PS5 trial
| Platform |
Starter Pack availability |
| Steam |
November 5, 2026 |
| Xbox Series X|S |
November 5, 2026 |
| PS5 |
November 10, 2026 |
The PC and Xbox release date is confirmed by IO Interactive’s announcement; the same announcement and subsequent coverage give November 10 for PS5.
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PS5 players can access a separate one-hour timed trial through PlayStation Plus Premium before the Starter Pack arrives. The trial and the Starter Pack are different offerings: the later Starter Pack is described as available to PS5 players generally, rather than being restricted to Premium subscribers.
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The available announcement material gives the PS5 date but does not explain why it follows the Steam and Xbox launch by five days.
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Full-game discounts reported alongside the launch
Discounts vary by platform and region, so check the relevant store for current pricing. Launch coverage reported a 40% Steam discount through November 9 and a 40% Xbox discount through November 15.
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28 The Xbox store listing showed the Standard Edition reduced from $69.99 to $41.99.
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For the UK PlayStation Store, reporting listed the Deluxe Edition at £34.99, 50% off its usual price, as part of a Black Friday sale. Sale timing and prices can differ between storefronts and regions.
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What to make of the early Steam rating
The Steam listing showed the Starter Pack as “Mixed,” with 46% of 13 user reviews positive. That is a small set of reviews for the demo; it should not be read as a verdict on the complete game.
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