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007 First Light Gets Free Trial For Select PlayStation Plus Subscribers
IO Interactive has introduced a free one-hour trial of 007 First Light for PlayStation Plus Premium and Deluxe subscribers. The trial offers a chance to play the prologue and Bond’s training sections, giving players a preview of the game’s story and spy-action gameplay.
Players who enjoy the trial can buy the game at a 40% discount, for about $42. It has sold more than 4 million copies as of August 2026, received strong reviews, and is due to get story DLC before the end of the year; a Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned for March next year.
In short
- PlayStation Plus Premium and Deluxe members get a one-hour trial.
- The trial includes the prologue and Bond’s training sections.
- Buyers can get 40% off, bringing the price to about $42.
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The case for
The trial gives Premium and Deluxe subscribers a low-risk way to see whether the game suits them before spending money, while the discount makes a purchase more accessible to those who enjoy it. A limited preview can also help players make an informed choice without committing to the full game.
The case against
Restricting the trial to Premium and Deluxe subscribers may leave out PlayStation players who would benefit from trying the game but do not have those tiers. A one-hour preview limited to the prologue and training may also offer too little of the full experience to judge whether the game is worth buying, even at a discount.
Explained simply
007 First Light is a video game about James Bond, the fictional British spy created by writer Ian Fleming. It tells an early-career story, following Bond as he enters the world of espionage and develops the skills associated with the character.
The game is made by IO Interactive, a Danish studio best known for its Hitman series, which also centres on stealth and planning. PlayStation Plus is Sony’s paid subscription service; its Premium and Deluxe tiers include access to selected games and trials, depending on the region.