007 First Light is set to launch on Xbox in May 2026 after a delay pushed it back from its original March release window, but Xbox Game Pass subscribers shouldn’t expect to find it in the library at launch. The Bond origin story from IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman trilogy, is heading to Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC as one of the year’s most anticipated releases.
While the game will feature Xbox Play Anywhere support, Game Pass members will have to buy the game to play it on launch. Like many other AAA games, 007 First Light could join the Game Pass catalog later, but for now Bond fans will have to make do with other options.
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Can you play 007 First Light on Xbox Game Pass?
007 First Light has not been confirmed for Xbox Game Pass so far. IO Interactive is an independent studio, rather than a first-party Xbox developer, which makes day-one Game Pass inclusion unlikely. While IO Interactive and Microsoft have worked collaboratively in the past, with Hitman: World of Assassination being a popular title on Game Pass, gamers will have to purchase it outright when it releases.
007 First Light to support Xbox Play Anywhere
Though Game Pass will not be hosting 007 First Light at launch, at least Xbox gamers can bring their copy of the game across platforms through Xbox Play Anywhere. One purchase unlocks access on both Xbox consoles and Windows PC, making it a solid value add for anyone who games across both.
Bond Games You Can Play on Xbox Game Pass Right Now
If you want a Bond fix before First Light arrives, GoldenEye 007 is currently free on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The 1997 classic game, especially its Nintendo 64 version, is regarded as one of the progenitors of multiplayer first-person shooter games and remains a must-play for any fan of the genre or James Bond himself.
Third-party titles frequently arrive on Game Pass a few months after release, so keep an eye on Microsoft’s monthly Game Pass announcements for any updates on 007 First Light joining the lineup in the future.
