007 First Light’s free starter pack arrives on PS5 with progress carryover

The free starter pack for 007 First Light reached PS5 on November 10, following its November 5 release on Steam and Xbox Series X|S. It includes the opening chapter in Iceland, where you meet IO Interactive’s younger James Bond at the beginning of his journey into espionage.

Search for 007 First Light – Free Starter Pack on the PlayStation Store and add it to your library. Your progress carries into the full game if you upgrade. Buying the complete version unlocks the rest of the story, Challenges and Tactical Simulations.

IO Interactive also announced a 50% PlayStation discount running through November 30. Check your regional store for the final price.

Not the same as the PlayStation Plus trial

The starter pack is separate from the one-hour full-game trial offered through PlayStation Plus Premium or Deluxe. You do not need that subscription to access the free opening chapter. The Mexican PlayStation Store already lists the starter pack as a free trial; availability and discounts should be checked in the store associated with your account.

For anyone still deciding whether to buy, the important distinction is scope: the starter pack gives access to a specific chapter, rather than the whole game for a limited hour. Keeping the same progress when moving to the paid version means you can continue instead of replaying the opening.