007 First Light

81 / 100ShooterAdventureMay 27, 2026

007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Players follow James Bond as a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training program and discover an origin story of the world's most famous spy.

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007 First Light's Free Extended Operations DLC Is Out Now, Adding New Game Plus and More

007 First Light has received its first post-launch content drop today with the free Extended Operations DLC, and it is a fairly substantial update for fans of the James Bond action title. The update brings New Game Plus, a Photo Mode, a new difficulty level called 00 difficulty, and five new missions added to the game's TacSim mode. The additions address several features that the community had been vocal about wanting since the game's release.

Oct 2, 2026

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James Bond 007: First Light Hits 4 Million Copies Sold, Sequel All But Confirmed

IO Interactive has announced that James Bond 007: First Light has surpassed 4 million copies sold in just three months since its release, a milestone that all but guarantees a sequel to the acclaimed spy thriller. The developer shared the news on August 20, 2026, signaling that the long-awaited return of 007 to gaming has resonated strongly with players worldwide.

Aug 21, 2026

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007 First Light Drops Denuvo DRM and Delivers Free Content Update

It has been a big week for 007 First Light on PC. The James Bond origin story received its first major content update on Friday, July 25, adding new TacSim missions and additional weapons for players to sink their teeth into, all at no extra cost. The free update signals the developers' commitment to keeping the game fresh following its launch.

Jul 26, 2026

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IO Interactive's 007 First Light Was Originally Envisioned as an Ensemble Piece

IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond origin story, 007 First Light, could have looked very different. The studio has revealed that early in development, the game was conceived as more of an ensemble piece, pulling it closer in spirit to something like Mission: Impossible than a traditional Bond adventure. Rather than centering the experience squarely on a single iconic agent, the initial vision spread the spotlight across a broader cast of characters, which would have fundamentally changed the tone and structure of the game.

Jul 19, 2026

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Agent 64: Spies Never Die, the Retro N64 FPS Homage, Launches in August

Agent 64: Spies Never Die, a retro-inspired love letter to Rare's beloved Nintendo 64 shooters GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark, finally has a release date. The game is set to launch on PC in August 2026, giving fans of the classic N64 era a fresh dose of spy-flavored nostalgia. The announcement comes at a fitting time, as 2026 has already seen a modern take on the Bond formula with IO Interactive's 007 First Light earlier in the year.

Jul 14, 2026

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Switch Gets Star Fox, 007 First Light, and Kynseed This Summer

Nintendo Switch players have plenty to look forward to this summer, with a wave of notable releases and ports on the horizon. Eurogamer has published its review of the classic Star Fox, signaling fresh attention on the beloved SNES-era franchise as Nintendo continues to celebrate its storied legacy. The review, penned alongside reflections on Keza MacDonald's book Super Nintendo, underscores just how timeless the original space-rail shooter remains.

Jun 25, 2026