Why talk about copies sold rather than players?

Because it's the real measure of commercial success. Unlike statistics inflated by subscriptions or free giveaways, the 4 million copies represent actual purchases, which is far more meaningful for gauging the performance of a paid game.

Is 007 First Light really a risk for IO Interactive?

Yes. It's a brand-new license, sold at full price, with an all-new character. Without the backing of a giant publisher, the Danish studio had a lot riding on it. The result? A masterstroke.

Which platforms can you play 007 First Light on?

The game has been available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) since May 27, 2026. A Switch 2 version is expected later in 2026.

Is IO Interactive working on other projects?

Yes, the studio is currently developing Project Fantasy, a new original IP whose details remain under wraps.

007 First Light surpasses 4 million copies sold

007 First Light has passed the milestone of 4 million copies sold. IO Interactive released the figure on August 20, 2026, three months after the game's launch, and it's the studio itself that's cashing in.

The statement, issued from Copenhagen and co-signed with Amazon MGM Studios, does indeed speak of units sold rather than players: "4 million copies sold since launch," the game's official account states. The distinction carries weight, at a time when announcements are readily counted in "players" inflated by subscriptions and free giveaways. Here, these are purchases.

A brand-new franchise, published by the studio itself

The context gives the figure its true value. In its own statement, IO Interactive describes itself as an "independent video game developer and publisher": the Danish studio developed 007 First Light and published it, without the safety net of a third-party publisher. An entirely new franchise, sold at full price, built around a brand-new playable James Bond: the bet was far from won in advance. The game launched on May 27, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Switch 2 and the rest of the program

IO Interactive presents 007 First Light as one of the fastest-selling titles of 2026, an in-house claim that no independent ranking has confirmed so far. The statement also confirms the Nintendo Switch 2 version "later in 2026," without a precise date, and refers back to the first-year roadmap already detailed in June 2026. The studio finally reminds everyone that it is developing a new franchise under the code name Project Fantasy.