Physical copies of IO Interactive's James Bond title 007 First Light have surfaced ahead of the scheduled May 27 release date. Early testing reveals that only the first mission resides on the PS5 disc itself. Players must connect to servers to download a mandatory day-one patch for the remaining content.
Early testing reveals physical copies require mandatory server downloads for full gameplay
The PS5 version requires approximately 45 GB of installation space. The Steam PC version demands at least 80 GB of free storage. IO Interactive previously stated that players could progress through the main campaign without staying online after installing the initial update. The leaked disc suggests otherwise for the opening segment.
The game includes a main campaign and a Tactical Sims mode inspired by Hitman. This secondary mode allows players to replay missions with new objectives. An in-game shop exists within the title, though specific purchasable items remain unknown. Online leaderboards require an internet connection to compare performances.
IO Interactive has not confirmed the exact contents of the day-one patch. Review embargo timing remains uncertain amid reports that the publisher distributed limited review codes ahead of launch.
The leak highlights a growing trend where physical discs function primarily as access keys rather than complete game installations.
Source: NotebookCheck
