007 First Light Has Sold 1.5 Million Copies in One Day of Launch

007 First Light, the James Bond action-adventure game from IO Interactive, sold 1.5 million copies in 24 hours after launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. IO Interactive confirmed the figure and thanked players for their enthusiasm and for sharing launch experiences. The game is performing strongly on current-gen platforms, with Steam showing a peak concurrent player count of 68,477. On PC, it is also available on the Epic Games Store. Critical reception is high, with a Metacritic score of 87 and an OpenCritic rating of 88. IO Interactive described the week as one of the most emotional moments in its history, expressing gratitude across its five studios.

""1.5 million copies sold," IOI said in its announcement, thanking fans for playing the game at launch. "Thank you for showing up to the launch of 007 First Light, for your overwhelming enthusiasm and for sharing your experience with the game.""

"On Steam alone, the game has reached a peak concurrent player count of 68,477, as per SteamDB charts. On PC, 007 First Light is also available on Epic Games Store. The James Bond title is likely selling well on current-gen consoles, with numbers expected to grow quickly over the weekend."

"The sales milestone marks and impressive achievement for the narrative-driven action-adventure game. The numbers are likely to grow quickly over the weekend, considering 007 First Light is also amongst the highest-rated games of 2026 so far. IO Interactive's globe-trotting spy adventure has received widespread critical acclaim, with a Metacritic score of 87 and an OpenCritic rating of 88."

""This week has been one of the most emotional moments in IOI's history," the company said in message posted on social media channels. "Across all five of our studios, we've shared excitement, relief, gratitude, and many unforgettable moments together. From launch countdowns to tears of joy when players around the world finally stepped into...""

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