007 First Light is one of our most anticipated games of 2026. When we saw those initial PC specs, we definitely baulked a little.
Asking for 32GB of RAM and 12GB of VRAM just to hit 1080p/60fps felt… well, a bit unoptimized, to put it politely.
Thankfully, IOI has been listening to the collective “excuse me?” from the community.
Citing an “internal miscommunication,” the studio has officially revised and reduced the specs. It turns out you don’t need a NASA supercomputer to step into James Bond’s shoes after all.
The Big Changes
The most significant “niggle” in the previous specs was the demand for 32GB of RAM for recommended settings. We’re all for a smooth experience, but 32GB for 1080p felt like a massive reach. IOI has now halved that to a much more reasonable 16GB.
They’ve also tidied up some weirdness in the GPU department. Previously, they suggested an RTX 3060 Ti (an 8GB card) while simultaneously claiming you needed 12GB of VRAM.
That didn’t add up. The new specs now correctly list an 8GB VRAM requirement for recommended settings.
They even fixed the minimum CPU listing, which originally suggested a non-existent Intel chip.
Based on these changes, you have to wonder where that original spec came from! This make a lot more sense and will be much more accessible to those wanting to get on day-one with 007 First Light.
The New Specs at a Glance
Minimum (Targeting 1080p / 30fps):
- CPU: Intel Core i5-9500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5700 (6GB VRAM)
- Storage: 80GB
Recommended (Targeting 1080p / 60fps):
- CPU: Intel Core i5-13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- RAM: 16GB
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT (8GB VRAM)
We’ll see….
It’s always a bit of a red flag when launch specs are this inconsistent, but at least IOI moved quickly to clear the air. 007 First Light is built on the Glacier engine—the same tech that made the recent Hitman trilogy look and run like a dream—so we’re hopeful that the final product will be well-optimized.
That engine runs like a dream and looks amazing, so those initial specs were definitely a surprise. This all feels much more in-line with expectations, for sure.
We’re still waiting on the “Ultra” or 4K specs, but for now, it looks like our mid-range rig is safe. We’ll see if Bond can actually keep a steady framerate when the game drops on May 27.
