007 First Light Reached 1.5 Million Sales in 24 Hours

007 First Light achieved 1.5 million sales in just one day, giving IO Interactive a strong start to its James Bond franchise. In the process, the developer broke its own record for critical responses.

As of this writing, the game sits at an 87 on Metacritic, the highest rating for any IO Interactive title. First Light is also the best-rated Bond game in 30 years.

IO Interactive Celebrates 1.5 Million Sales for 007 First Light

In a press release, IO Interactive touted the game’s success. In its statement, the team boasted that the way players have embraced the title proves the success of the vision it laid out to honor the Bond character’s legacy. Of course, 007 was created by Ian Fleming and has consistently survived, thrived, adapted, and pioneered across several decades and forms of media.

“The milestone of 1.5 million units sold in 24 hours reflects overwhelming global enthusiasm for 007 First Light and represents a significant achievement for IO Interactive. With an 88 OpenCritic rating and 87 Metacritic score, 007 First Light has been embraced by both critics and players alike, already establishing itself as one of 2026’s most successful gaming releases. The sales recorded across all platforms underscore the game’s broad appeal and the successful execution of IO Interactive’s vision to honor Bond’s legacy in gaming,” the statement reads.

For more on 007 First Light, check out a comprehensive list of every celebrity cameo in the new title. The game is available now on PC, Sony PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Furthermore, a Nintendo Switch 2 version is slated to release later this year.

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