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PS Plus Makes James Bond’s New Game Free for Just One Hour
PlayStation Plus members can now try an hour-long trial of 007 First Light, IO Interactive’s James Bond game. The trial gives players a chance to sample its opening, which combines an action sequence with an in-universe training tutorial designed to teach gameplay through Bond’s own spy training.
The article says the trial’s exact starting point has not been specified, though it is expected to begin at the start of the game. First Light had sold four million copies by August after launching in May, and Amazon Games executive Jeff Gattis has suggested IO Interactive could develop a sequel. The studio is continuing to support the game, including with a free update adding a mission, New Game Plus and time trials.
In short
- PS Plus subscribers can play an hour-long First Light trial.
- Its tutorial teaches spy skills through Bond’s training.
- The game sold four million copies by August.
Explained simply
007 First Light is a James Bond video game made by IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series. It tells a new story about Bond and mixes action with stealth and spycraft.
PlayStation Plus is a paid service for PlayStation players that includes online features and a changing selection of games and trials. The game’s opening uses a training exercise to introduce its controls and mechanics, framing the tutorial as part of Bond’s preparation as a spy.
The game is part of a wider effort to bring Bond stories to games, where players take an active role in the action. Its sales and ongoing updates show how publishers and studios may support a major release after launch.