Fans on Xbox have been asking one big question: Will it be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch?

Will 007 First Light Be Available on Xbox Game Pass?

The answer is no. 007 First Light will not be a day-one addition to any tier of Xbox Game Pass.

Microsoft and IO Interactive have made no announcement about Game Pass inclusion, and major previews plus store listings confirm the game requires a full purchase at launch. IO Interactive titles like the Hitman series have never launched day one on the service, and the premium James Bond license makes a subscription debut unlikely right away. It could arrive on Game Pass months or years later, but nothing is confirmed.

The good news for Xbox players is that the game supports Xbox Play Anywhere, so a digital purchase on Xbox lets you play on both console and PC with cross-save and cross-buy. It is optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available to pre-order now on the Microsoft Store for $69.99 and up, with the Deluxe Edition upgrade included free for pre-order customers.

Global Release Schedule and Start Times

007 First Light uses a simultaneous global launch. Everyone unlocks at the exact same moment worldwide, but local times differ by time zone.

Standard edition unlocks on May 27, 2026. Pre-order customers (who get the free Deluxe Edition upgrade) receive Early Access 24 hours earlier on May 26, 2026.

Exact Start Times for Major Regions

Standard Release (May 27, 2026)

  • Los Angeles (PDT): 7:00 AM
  • Chicago (CDT): 9:00 AM
  • New York (EDT): 10:00 AM
  • São Paulo (BRT): 11:00 AM
  • London (BST): 3:00 PM
  • Paris / Berlin (CEST): 4:00 PM
  • Istanbul (TRT): 5:00 PM
  • Dubai (GST): 6:00 PM
  • Mumbai (IST): 7:30 PM
  • Beijing (CST): 10:00 PM
  • Seoul / Tokyo (KST / JST): 11:00 PM
  • Sydney (AEST): 12:00 AM on May 28
  • Auckland (NZST): 2:00 AM on May 28

Early Access (24 hours earlier, May 26, 2026)

  • Los Angeles (PDT): 7:00 AM
  • Chicago (CDT): 9:00 AM
  • New York (EDT): 10:00 AM
  • São Paulo (BRT): 11:00 AM
  • London (BST): 3:00 PM
  • Paris / Berlin (CEST): 4:00 PM
  • Istanbul (TRT): 5:00 PM
  • Dubai (GST): 6:00 PM
  • Mumbai (IST): 7:30 PM
  • Beijing (CST): 10:00 PM
  • Seoul / Tokyo (KST / JST): 11:00 PM
  • Sydney (AEST): 12:00 AM on May 27
  • Auckland (NZST): 2:00 AM on May 27

These times match official details shared by IO Interactive and widely reported across gaming outlets.

If you pre-ordered, check your local Microsoft Store or console settings for the exact unlock countdown. Standard buyers will see the game go live at the times listed above.

007 First Light follows a young James Bond through his early MI6 days in an origin story packed with espionage, gadgets, and action. While Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have to wait or buy outright, the game is fully playable on Xbox Series X|S right at launch for those who pick it up.