IO Interactive has released a 007 First Light Free Starter Pack that lets you play the opening Iceland mission at no cost. It is out now on Steam and Xbox Series X|S (since November 5) and arrives on PS5 on November 10. Progress carries over if you buy the full game, which is discounted on every platform right now. Here are the dates, prices, what you get, PC requirements and whether it is worth your time two weeks before GTA 6.
Last checked on November 7, 2026. Official Dates, platforms and discount windows come from IO Interactive’s November 5 announcement; prices and reviews were read on the Steam store the morning of November 7. Push Square and KitGuru independently reported the same rollout.
Starter Pack availability
| Platform | What you get | Date | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | Free Starter Pack: opening mission in Iceland | Nov 5, 2026 | Official |
| Xbox Series X|S (and Xbox PC) | Free Starter Pack, Play Anywhere | Nov 5, 2026 | Official |
| PS5 | Free Starter Pack | Nov 10, 2026 | Official |
| PS5 (PS Plus Premium) | One-hour Timed Trial of the full game | Available now | Official |
Official IOI: “Progress made in either experience will carry over into the full game upon purchase.” Push Square names the mission “Against the Odds.”
Full game discounts right now
| Platform | Discount | Window | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | 40% off: $79.99 → $47.99 (Standard) | Nov 5–9 | Official |
| Xbox Series X|S | 40% off | Nov 5–15 | Official |
| PS5 | 50% off | Nov 5–30 (IOI) | Official |
| PS5 Deluxe Edition | 50% off: $39.99 / £34.99 | Until Nov 21 per Push Square | Reported |
Reported IOI says the PS5 discount runs to November 30, while Push Square lists the Deluxe Edition deal in the PS Store Black Friday sale until November 21. Check the end date on your store page before you wait. More PlayStation picks are in our PS Store Black Friday guide.
Our math: how long each deal lasts
| Deal | Ends | Days left from Nov 7 | vs GTA 6 (Nov 19) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam 40% | Nov 9 | 2 | Ends before the GTA 6 preload (Nov 10) |
| Xbox 40% | Nov 15 | 8 | Ends 4 days before GTA 6 |
| PS5 50% (IOI) | Nov 30 | 23 | Runs past GTA 6 launch |
Our math Dates counted inclusively from Saturday, November 7, 2026.
PC requirements and download
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-9500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | Intel Core i5-13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
| GPU | GTX 1660 / RX 5700 | RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 80 GB, SSD required | 80 GB, SSD required |
Official Steam lists the same 80 GB requirement on the Starter Pack page as on the full game. If you are also clearing room for GTA 6’s up to 212 GB on console, our storage calculator will tell you what fits.
Reception: full game vs the free mission
| Item | Steam user reviews (Nov 7) | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 007 First Light (full game) | 87% positive of 1,968 in the last 30 days; 90% of 19,774 English reviews | Official |
| Free Starter Pack (demo) | 42% positive of 52 reviews | Official |
| Metacritic (PC) | 84 | Official |
The gap is notable. The full game is rated well, but early demo reviews are mostly negative. KitGuru’s take is that the opening chapter “lands as one of the weaker missions” and is not fully representative. Our read: the Starter Pack is a fair test of performance on your PC or console, less so of whether you will enjoy the whole campaign.
Should you play it before GTA 6?
- Yes, if you want to test your PC with the SSD-only install, or you were already on the fence and the 40–50% discount is enough to decide.
- Wait, if your console storage is tight for the November 10 GTA 6 preload. GTA 6 alone needs up to 212 GB; the 80 GB figure for 007 is Steam’s PC listing, so check the console size on your store page before installing both.
- PS5 players: the free pack lands the same day GTA 6 preload opens (Nov 10), and the 50% deal runs past launch, so there is no rush.
FAQ
Is 007 First Light free?
The Starter Pack is free and includes the opening mission in Iceland. The full game is paid, currently discounted 40% on Steam and Xbox and 50% on PS5.
When does the 007 First Light Starter Pack come to PS5?
November 10, 2026. PS Plus Premium members can also play a one-hour Timed Trial now.
Does Starter Pack progress carry over?
Yes. IO Interactive says progress carries over into the full game when you buy it.
How much is 007 First Light on Steam right now?
$47.99, down from $79.99, until November 9.
How big is the 007 First Light download on PC?
Steam lists 80 GB and requires an SSD.