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IO Interactive confirms no pre-load for 007 First Light on Steam and Xbox

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007 First Light: Pre-Load Details and Performance Breakdown

Pre-Load Information

IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light will not support pre-load on Steam or Xbox. PlayStation 5 is the only platform with mandatory pre-load functionality.

  • On Steam and Xbox: The earliest download time is tied directly to the official release time.
  • No official reason has been provided for the lack of pre-load on these platforms. Industry speculation suggests piracy concerns may be a contributing factor.

PlayStation 5 is the only platform with mandatory pre-load.

Community Reaction

The announcement has drawn significant criticism from pre-order customers.

  • Key complaint: The game's approximate 80 GB file size makes it impractical to begin playing immediately at launch without pre-load.
  • Additional frustration: The inability to pre-load undermines the value of the 24-hour early access period, as players cannot utilize that window effectively.

User feedback includes expressions of frustration about being treated as a "lesser platform."

"The game's approximate 80 GB size makes pre-load essential for early access to be meaningful."

Performance Notes

The game targets a consistent 60 FPS experience on all platforms, with one notable exception.

Platform Target Performance PlayStation 5 60 FPS Xbox Series X 60 FPS Xbox Series S Below 60 FPS Steam 60 FPS

The Xbox Series S limitation is attributed to limited RAM and GPU headroom.

Article by Francesco De Meo, Wccftech staff