007 First Light's opening mission is now free to play

[Crumpet64]

Anyone curious about the new Bond game can now try it at no cost. VGC reports that the 007 First Light Free Starter Pack covers the opening mission, Against the Odds, which is set in Iceland and takes around an hour

It is free for everyone on Steam and Xbox Series X and S. On PS5 it requires PlayStation Plus Premium

Progress carries over if players go on to buy the full game, so nothing is lost by starting with the free version. A Switch 2 version is due on 18 March 2027

VGC gave the full game five out of five, which makes the free mission an easy way to see what the fuss is about. That kind of praise makes the free hour an easy decision

A full hour of a high profile game is generous compared with old style demos. Carrying progress over is the right move, because it rewards players who try before buying. Demos have been rare in recent years, so it is good to see them coming back for big releases

Will you try the free mission? And should more big games offer demos before launch?

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[Grim Socket]

An hour is a generous slice. You get a proper feel for the game. Not just a ten minute teaser

That shows confidence. Short demos rarely show the real game

[Lynx]

Demos coming back is great news. Trying before buying saves money and disappointment. Big releases used to always have them