This is how long it will reportedly take to beat 007: First Light

007 First light PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC are only a few weeks away, and we'll see Hitman developer IO Interactive put their own spin on the British icon that is James Bond. While the studio has some big plans for post-launch support that will keep players coming back for more and more action, it's now been revealed roughly how long it will take players to complete the main campaign for 007 First light.

It's been five years since Daniel Craig hung up his bow tie and left the role of James Bond, and while MGM Studios has found its director for the next 007 film, finding the next James Bond is still difficult. Thankfully, fans of the iconic British character won't have to wait long to see the beloved MI6 agent embark on his next adventure. 007 First light is one of the most anticipated video game releases of 2026, and for good reason. Developed by Hitman creator IO Interactive, the stealth experts put their years of experience to the test and bring players the first AAA James Bond game in 14 years, this time putting fans in the boots of a younger, more inexperienced Bond who has yet to be granted his 00 status.

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How long does it take to beat 007 First Light?

007 First Light will reportedly take 20 hours to beat

With release date for 007 First light locked in on May 27, one of 2026's biggest releases is now just around the corner, and fans are anxious to know how much time they need to sink into the title to complete its main campaign. Well, according to YouTuber JorRaptor, who recently went hands-on with 007 First light and sat down to talk with IO Interactive, the studio's next title will apparently take around 20 hours on average to complete. This time will of course vary from player to player. Those who want to blitz through the game as quickly as possible may be able to do so in under 20 hours, while anyone who likes to take their time, strategize and take in the sheer beauty of First lights images will likely take longer.

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However, it should be noted that IO Interactive has plans to support 007 First light with tons of post-launch content, including new missions for the game's tac-sim mode. This is one of the many features of 007 First light which will give players more than enough reason to keep coming back for more action, even after completing the main campaign. For those who may not be aware, the tac-sim mode will feature several types of challenges for players to complete and will not only pit the community against each other on a leaderboard, but will also allow players to earn experience points which can then be spent on gadget upgrades, weapons and clothing.

Everyone who was eager to pick up 007 First light on Nintendo Switch 2 will have to wait a little longer, as IO Interactive recently confirmed an unfortunate delay for Nintendo's newest console. The studio did not reveal the details of why it had to delay 007 First lightwas released on Switch 2 just weeks before launch, but it said it intends to give fans the best possible gaming experience across all platforms. The Switch 2 version will now be released later this summer, but a firm date has yet to be confirmed by IO Interactive.

Who is that character?

Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.

Who is that character?

Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.

Easy (7.5s) Medium (5.0s) Hard (2.5s) Permadeath (2.5s)

Pre-orders for 007 First light is live right now, which includes a free Deluxe Edition upgrade and 24-hour early access to the title for anyone who pre-orders before May 27th. The Deluxe Edition comes with four exclusive outfits: Day of the Dead, Desert Explorer, Silent Anchor and Gentleman Operator. Players will also get Agent's Mark weapon skins and more.