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Can Your PC Play ‘007 First Light’ – We Have Your Answer

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We’re close to the release of IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, and now, Amazon MGM, and the developer have announced a collaboration with NVIDIA GeForce. Per their press release, the collaboration is expected to enhance the PC experience for the game, which leads us to the logical next question: What are the 007 First Light PC Requirements?

That said, with computer prices (both for pre-built and by part) at all-time highs, determining whether you’ll be able to take advantage of this collaboration is a big question. Below you’ll find the PC requirements for 007 First Light , and also read why IO Interactive and Amazon MGM chose this collab. 

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Players who pre-order 007 First Light will get upgraded to the 007 First Light – Deluxe Edition for free, granting a 24-hour Early Access**, as well as exclusive in-game skins and outfits.

What does the NVIDIA collaboration mean for 007 First Light?

007 First Light PC Requirements shared by IO Interactive

To start, the collaboration means that 007 First Light will use NVIDIA GeForce’s latest RTX technologies with a focus on bringing cinematic visuals to PC gamers. While the ever-increasing focus on fidelity may be turning some PCs into potatoes, for others, it’s bringing the cinematic experience that many have come to expect from anything around James Bond. According to the press release from IO, this process was developed in close collaboration with NVIDIA and has brought DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation to the upcoming Bond title.

About this partnership, Ulas Karademir, CTO at IO Interactive, shared a comment to the press, “Our partnership with NVIDIA on 007 First Light allows us to deliver a PC experience that matches the level of quality we believe the Bond franchise deserves. Performance, responsiveness, and visual fidelity, it all needs to feel effortless for the player, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX technologies including DLSS 4 enables us to deliver exactly that.”

For more information, watch the Developer Diary below.

007 First Light PC Requirements

007 Frist Light PC Requirements Shared

From the release, IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios shared specifics about the technological reasons behind the high PC requirements for the game.

“For 007 First Light, IO Interactive has significantly advanced its proprietary Glacier engine, evolving it to support the game’s cinematic tone, dynamic action, and breathtaking set pieces. The enhancements focus on delivering a smooth and immersive experience, from more expressive character performances to environments that feel alive and breathing.”

007 First Light PC Requirements – Minimum:
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 9500K / AMD Ryzen 5 3500

  • Graphic Card: NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5700 / Intel discrete GPU equivalent

  • RAM: 16 GB

  • Video RAM: 8 GB

  • Storage: 80 GB minimum

  • OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit

  • Resolution: 1080p

  • 30 FPS

007 First Light PC Requirements – Recommended:
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600

  • Graphic Card: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT / Intel discrete GPU equivalent

  • RAM: 32 GB

  • Video RAM: 12 GB

  • Storage: 80 GB minimum

  • OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit

  • Resolution: 1080p

  • 60 FPS

Are there pre-order bonuses for 007 First Light?

Yes! Players who pre-order 007 First Light will get upgraded to the 007 First Light – Deluxe Edition for free, granting a 24-hour Early Access, as well as exclusive in-game skins and outfits.

007 First Light Editions Open For Pre-Order

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007 First Light is available to pre-order on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, on Amazon.com, as well as for PC on Steam and Epic Games Store for $69.99 USD. 

  • Players who pre-order any edition of 007 First Light will get upgraded to the 007 First Light – Deluxe Edition for free, which includes a 24-hour early access.
The 007 First Light – Deluxe Edition

Available at launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC for $79.9 USD

  • Full game
  • Four Item Skins: The Gleaming Lighter, Gleaming Earphones, Gleaming Phone, and Gleaming Pen
  • Exclusive Weapon skin
  • Four Outfits: Day of the Dead, Desert Explorer, Silent Anchor, and Gentleman Operator
The 007 First Light – Specialist Edition 

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Available for pre-order exclusively on Amazon.com, featuring:

  • Full game
  • Unique packaging for the game’s case.
  • Exclusive original outfit for Bond, the Classic Tux
007 First Light – Legacy Edition

007 First Light Pre-Order Bonuses promotional image

Available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $299.99 USD

  • Full game
  • Deluxe Edition content
  • Exclusive Golden Gun weapon skin
  • Obsidian Gold Suit outfit
  • Golden Gun Figurine with Stand & Secret Compartment, with a Certificate of Authenticity, and a Steel Case with Magnet

007 First Light releases on  May 27, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox ROG Ally X, Xbox ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, and is available for pre-order.

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