James Bond is now back in the spotlight with the upcoming game from developer IO Interactive 007 First Light. This ambitious Bond prequel promises an exciting start to the summer gaming season as it boasts a new take on the iconic spy. 007 First Light will be released at the end of this month on May 27 and its teased mixtape Hitman-stealth style combined with action and adventure Uncharted it is expected to be a great match.
As with many games, many are wondering how much time they can spend with James Bond 007 First Light. The game's length could be a huge selling point for players, and it's shaping up to be the most robust Bond story to date. There are still a few weeks left before players can jump into it 007 First Lightand here's how its run compares to past Bond titles.

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How does the story length of 007 First Light compare to other James Bond games
Of course, these numbers will not be completely accurate. How long it takes for someone to beat a game is subjective, but the list below is based on an overall average. The length of each James Bond game is very different 007 First Light it looks like it's going to have a big head start on the rest of the pack in terms of what the story has to offer.
This list is based on the main story and does not reflect completion runs. There are also some older James Bond games that are not included in this list due to lack of data.
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A look at the run of past James Bond titles
|
Game |
How long to beat |
Release date |
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007: License to Kill |
48 minutes |
1989 |
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James Bond Jr. |
1 hour |
1991 |
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James Bond 007: Duel |
45 minutes |
1993 |
|
Golden eye 007 |
8 hours |
1997 |
|
James Bond 007 |
4 hours |
1998 |
|
Tomorrow never dies |
6 hours |
1999 |
|
007 Racing |
3 hours |
2000 |
|
James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire |
5 hours |
2001 |
|
James Bond 007: Nightfire |
6.5 hours |
2002 |
|
James Bond 007: All or Nothing (Console Version) |
10 o'clock |
2004 |
|
GoldenEye: Rogue Agent |
8.5 hours |
2004 |
|
From Russia With Love |
6.5 hours |
2005 |
|
Quantum of Solace |
6 hours |
2008 |
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GoldenEye 007 (2010) |
7.5 hours |
2010 |
|
James Bond 007: Bloodstone |
6 hours |
2010 |
|
007 Legends |
6.5 hours |
2012 |
|
007 First Light |
8 pm (allegedly) |
2026 |
007 The length of the reported story of First Light presents an exciting new chapter
So says the news 007 First LightThe length of the story will be around 20 hours, which is twice as long as the longest James Bond title, All or nothing. These claims come from popular YouTuber JorRaptor after he recently previewed the game and spoke with developers IO Interactive.
He obviously does 007 First Light's story a new record for the franchise. That was already clear 007 First Light marks a new era for James Bond, and the length of the story is just another example of how far the series is expanding compared to past installments. There have been some solid James Bond games in the past, but many have failed to truly capture the magic of the original Golden eye did in the 90s. Although she hasn't aged the best, Golden eye is still considered by many to be the best Bond game.
James Bond could become a gaming star again
Now it's time for a new Bond title to take center stage. Between 007 First LightA new villain, an exciting all-star cast, plenty of huge action moments and a fresh-faced Bond who just happens to be a newcomer, IO Interactive's take on the iconic franchise could potentially be one of the biggest surprises of the year.
It's been a while since a new James Bond game came out, and 007 First Light hopefully this marks the beginning of a new series that IO Interactive will delve into. Only time will tell, but it will be exciting to see what the story has in store for gamers and longtime Bond fans.
- Released
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May 27, 2026
- ESRB
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Teen / Blood, language, obscene themes, violence, in-game purchases