We're just a couple of weeks away from the launch of007 First Light, the firstJames Bondgame in over a decade, developed byHitmandeveloper, IO Interactive. When the title was first revealed, there seemed to be some concern regarding the game's performance, especially on consoles. Now, the developers are pulling out the stops (and jokes) to show how the game runs months later.
In a video posted to X and other social media by the official007 First Lightaccounts, new gameplay has been shown of the game running at 60 FPS on the PlayStation 5 Pro. The caption reads, "'007 FPS' they said back in September..." The statement is a jest at fans and critics from the low FPS on display when the game was first revealed.
The official007 First Lightaccount also followed up its post with a reply that confirmed the base PS5 version will run at 60 FPS, too, but only in performance mode. The game will also offer a quality mode that will prioritize graphic fidelity over frame rate and will likely target 30 FPS.
The gameplay itself is the same segment of the game that was demonstrated back in September, likely to allow fans and critics to compare the difference between then and now.
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007 First Lightis a James Bond origin story, featuring actor Patrick Gibson as a 26-year-old Bond, who must complete a high-stakes mission and earn his 00 status.
The gameplay from early previews has been described as a mix of theUnchartedseries with high-action set pieces and theHitmanseries with sandbox infiltration and stealth gameplay.
007 First Lightreleases on May 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is also in development with no announced release date but is expected to be out in quarter three of 2026.
This story was originally published byMen's Journalon May 11, 2026, where it first appeared in theEntertainmentsection. Add Men's Journal as aPreferred Source by clicking here.