007 First Light PS5 leak before release date reveals only 1st mission is on disc

Ahead of the 007 First Light PS5 release date on May 27th, physical copies are already circulating. PlayStation console owners now have a better idea of how accessible the title is offline. While an internet connection isn’t needed to start spying, reportedly, only the first mission is on the disc.

Leaked images for IO Interactive’s James Bond game have been shared on Reddit. The publisher previously explained that players should expect a mandatory day-one patch. They could then progress through the main campaign without staying online. It appears that’s not entirely accurate, at least with the opening mission.

A PS5 disc with plenty of unused space

For preservation advocates, the situation is a mixed bag. The introduction is playable without downloading a massive update on the 007 First Light release date. On the other hand, servers host the bulk of the PS5 game’s files. As digital gaming takes over, discs are becoming more like access keys than self-contained physical media.

On Steam, the spy thriller will demand at least 80 GB of free space on increasingly expensive SSDs. Surprisingly, the console shows a lighter 45 GB installation for the 007 First Light PS5 version. Still, that total may not include the additional content and patches.

Other First Light modes

The second image provides a glimpse of the main menu for the IO Interactive title. Besides the main campaign, gamers can choose the Hitman-inspired Tactical Sims mode to replay missions with new objectives. Comparing performances on online leaderboards depends on an internet connection.

The leak also confirms the presence of an in-game shop. Some players now anticipate paid cosmetics, but it’s unclear what type of items will be available for purchase.

Even if new videos emerge, James Bond fans shouldn’t fear many spoilers before the release date. Developers showcased early-game footage in a 2025 PlayStation State of Play. 007 First Light review embargo timing is uncertain amid rumors that the publisher has been stingy with codes.