IO Interactive has officially released the PC hardware specifications for 007: First Light, alongside a new video highlighting the studio’s close technical collaboration with NVIDIA. The news was shared in the context of CES in Las Vegas, where NVIDIA presented its latest RTX technologies and performance features.
The update follows IO Interactive’s announcement in late December that the game’s release date was moved from March 27, 2026 to May 27, 2026, giving the development team additional time to further optimize performance and polish the experience across all platforms.
As part of this technical focus, the PC version of 007: First Light supports DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation, positioning NVIDIA’s latest RTX features as a central pillar of the game’s PC performance strategy.
The newly released video also offers additional insight into the underlying technology powering 007: First Light. Among other details, it confirms that the game features a completely new volumetric smoke system, a fully rebuilt animation system, and a new AI framework based on the foundations developed for Hitman.
DLSS 4 Explained: How Multi Frame Generation Boosts Performance in 007: First Light
With 007: First Light, IO Interactive is using DLSS 4 not merely as a visual enhancement, but as a core performance feature for PC players. DLSS 4 combines AI-based image reconstruction with Multi Frame Generation, extending the traditional rendering pipeline with AI-assisted frame creation.
In practical terms, for each traditionally rendered frame, DLSS Multi Frame Generation can generate up to three additional frames, significantly increasing the effective frame rate without placing a proportional load on the CPU or GPU. This proves especially valuable during demanding cinematic moments and action-heavy sequences, where smooth motion and responsiveness are critical.
Multi Frame Generation works in tandem with the game’s native rendering and CPU output, helping to reduce performance bottlenecks and improve overall smoothness at higher settings. Rather than relying solely on raw hardware power, 007: First Light uses AI-assisted frame generation to scale performance more efficiently across supported systems.
It is worth noting that full Multi Frame Generation support was introduced with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs. While DLSS 4 also delivers enhancements such as improved Super Resolution and Ray Reconstruction on earlier RTX generations — and classic single-frame generation remains available on RTX 40 Series cards — the ability to generate multiple AI frames per rendered frame is currently associated with the RTX 50 family and newer Blackwell-based GPUs.
Official PC Hardware Specifications and Performance Targets
Minimum PC Requirements (1080p / 30 FPS Target)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9500K / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5700 / Intel discrete GPU equivalent
- RAM: 16 GB
- Video RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 80 GB minimum
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Recommended PC Requirements (1080p / 60 FPS Target)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT / Intel discrete GPU equivalent
- RAM: 32 GB
- Video RAM: 12 GB
- Storage: 80 GB minimum
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
How the PC Specs Compare to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2
While IO Interactive has not published detailed performance targets for consoles, the recommended PC specifications provide a useful reference point for console players looking to contextualize performance expectations.
Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are built around custom AMD Zen 2 CPUs paired with RDNA 2-based GPUs and 16 GB of unified GDDR6 memory. In terms of raw GPU throughput, the Xbox Series X holds a slight advantage over the PlayStation 5, though both platforms benefit from fixed hardware profiles and tightly optimized rendering pipelines.
The Nintendo Switch 2 represents a major technical step forward compared to its predecessor, featuring a custom NVIDIA-based chip with modern rendering features and DLSS support. However, its overall performance remains clearly below that of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, placing it in a separate performance tier focused on efficiency, portability, and upscaling rather than raw graphical output.
As a result, base console versions of 007: First Light are expected to sit between the PC minimum and recommended performance targets, relying on platform-specific optimizations and upscaling techniques rather than matching the scalability or RTX-exclusive features available on PC.
GeForce NOW Cloud Streaming and RTX 5090 Giveaway
Beyond local hardware, 007: First Light will also be playable via GeForce NOW. Players without high-end PCs can stream the game using a premium membership, with Ultimate-tier users gaining access to RTX-class performance and DLSS 4 support across a wide range of devices. This allows the PC version’s advanced rendering and performance features to be experienced even on lower-spec systems through cloud streaming.
To further promote the partnership, NVIDIA and IO Interactive are also running a community initiative across NVIDIA’s official social media channels in multiple regions. As part of the promotion, fans can win a custom 007: First Light GeForce RTX 5090, with entry requirements varying by platform and country. On X, for example, participants are invited to share their most iconic James Bond moment in the comments to take part in the giveaway.
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