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People are focused on 007: First Light’s release logistics and early access details, especially the lack of pre-load on Steam and Xbox. Alongside that, leaked opening-mission footage (Iceland) is being countered with official “first 13 minutes” releases, while Denuvo DRM is framed as a potential performance/online-instability issue.

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Key Takeaway Steam and Xbox players won’t get a pre-load, while PlayStation pre-order customers receive an early-access deluxe upgrade amid DRM and leak-related backlash.
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Steam and Xbox players won’t get a pre-load, while PlayStation pre-order customers receive an early-access deluxe upgrade amid DRM and leak-related backlash.

People are focused on 007: First Light’s release logistics and early access details, especially the lack of pre-load on Steam and Xbox. Alongside that, leaked opening-mission footage (Iceland) is being countered with official “first 13 minutes” releases, while Denuvo DRM is framed as a potential performance/online-instability issue.

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Pre-load platforms No pre-load on Steam or Xbox
Early access offer Deluxe upgrade grants 24 hours early access
Early access start time 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT / 11 PM Japan / 12 AM Australia (listed time zones vary)
Leaked content length First 13 minutes / opening mission (Iceland) leaked

What to Watch

  • See the final platform pre-load availability and rollout timing closer to launch. WCCFTech
  • Watch for additional official “first 13 minutes”/opening-mission clips as IO responds to leaks. Eurogamer
  • Track day-one reports on Denuvo impact, including any FPS drops or online check-in issues. Tom's Hardware

What Changed

  • If you've pre-ordered 007 First Light, you're granted a free deluxe edition upgrade which includes 24 hours of early access so you get 24-hour early access starting today at 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT / 11 AM (Brazil) / 3–4 PM (Europe) / 11 PM (Japan) / 12 AM (Australia) gamespot.com
  • 007 First Light will not have a pre-load on Steam or Xbox WCCFTech
  • 007 First Light Skips Pre-Load on Steam and Xbox; PlayStation 5 Will Be The Only Platform Due To Mandatory Requirement WCCFTech
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Tracking: If you've pre-ordered 007 First Light, you're granted a free deluxe edition upgrade which includes 24 hours of early access so you get 24-hour early access starting today at 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT / 11 AM (Brazil) / 3–4 PM (Europe) / 11 PM (Japan) / 12 AM (Australia) / 007 First Light Wont Have Preload On Steam Or Xbox, Only Playstation Will Have It

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