Tag: 007 First Light
News 'I'm So Happy I Didn't Get It': Ben Starr Auditioned for 007 First Light's James Bond
Patrick Gibson is "unbelievable"
Ben Starr, best known for his roles in Final Fantasy 16 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, reveals that he auditioned for the part of James Bond in the recently released 007 First Light. Obviously, he didn't get the job, as the role ended up going to Patrick Gibson. However, it sounds like he's very pleased with how...
News 'We're Going to Be Smart About This': Amazon Games Boss Addresses 007 First Light Concerns
"The game's doing great"
In the wake of 007 First Light's release, the head of Amazon Games caused some confusion online about the future of the series. IO Interactive developed and published the James Bond game, which launched at the end of May, and it's been a big success, with great reviews and strong sales. However, Jeff Gattis
News PS5's James Bond Game 007 First Light Has Already Sold More Than 3 Million Copies
Made a lot of Moneypenny
IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have announced new sales information for the super well-received revival of James Bond, 007 First Light. In its first week, the game has reached over 2.7 million copies sold, according to the companies. The figure has also been shared on socials: "Your support means the world to us,...
News 007 First Light Teases New Mission and Lots of Updates in First Year of Post-Launch Support
Nice work, Bond
IO Interactive has announced the first post-launch chapter coming to 007 First Light, and on top of that has revealed its roadmap for Year One of support. Here's the teaser trailer for what's to come: "The King of Aleph needs MI6 and has personally requested Bond's help," reads the description. It seems we'll be heading back to...
Poll Is 007 First Light a Game of the Year Contender?
007 heaven
007 First Light arrived on PS5 last week, bringing some much needed Bond-ing to the current console generation. From the developers behind the modern Hitman games, this new take on the English spy certainly shares similarities with Agent 47's recent outings, incorporating a mix of gunplay, close quarters combat, stealth, and subterfuge...
News Widespread Confusion Forces Amazon to Make Statement About Future James Bond Games
IO Interactive won't self-publish sequels
It's fair to say 007 First Light has been a tremendous success; IO Interactive's James Bond origin adventure is one of the year's best-rated games, and its early sales have been very healthy indeed. The timing of the game is interesting, though, as during its development, rights to the 007 IP changed hands...
Guide 007 First Light: Wave of the Future Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Snow joke
Bond and the enigmatic Isola team up to take on Webb's remote R&D facility. Can they get to the bottom of what the heck's going on? In this part of our 007 First Light walkthrough, we explore the chapter Wave of the Future. Where Are All Collectibles in 'Wave of the Future' in 007 First Light?: There are 9 collectibles in Wave of...
Guide 007 First Light: Man of the Hour Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Go it alone
Bond's not happy; despite discovering evidence of Webb's dastardly plot, MI6 is forced to bend the knee as a matter of national security. He'll just have to take matters into his own hands. As we continue our 007 First Light walkthrough, it's time to become the Man of the Hour. Where Are All Collectibles in 'Man of the Hour' in 007...
News 007 First Light PS5 Cost a Fortune to Make, But It Was Worth It
Denmark's biggest ever entertainment export
You can feel the budget pouring out of the screen while you play 007 First Light, so I’m not overly surprised to learn the game cost around $200 million to make. Danish media is reporting the release is the country’s most expensive entertainment export ever, costing an eye-watering 1.3 billion kroner...
Guide 007 First Light: Against the Odds Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
"I like those odds"
Welcome to 007 First Light, and your unique opportunity to earn the number as iconic secret agent, James Bond. It's a baptism of fire (literally) for our protagonist as he crashlands in Iceland in prologue mission Against All Odds. Where Are the Collectibles in 'Against All Odds' in 007 First Light?: There are 4...
Guide 007 First Light: The Needle's Eye Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Greenway gaming
Bond has been fast-tracked into the '00' programme, and not everyone's happy about it. Still, who would turn down a free trip to Malta? As we continue our 007 First Light walkthrough, this page will focus on The Needle's Eye. Read on. Where Are the Collectibles in 'The Needle's Eye' in 007 First Light?: There's 1 collectible...
Guide 007 First Light Guide: Complete 100% Collectibles Walkthrough
Where to find all 92 collectibles in 007 First Light
In our 007 First Light guide, we'll be sharing a walkthrough of all collectibles locations, as there are many of them to find throughout James Bond's globetrotting adventure. Below you'll find pages taking you through all chapters containing collectibles, explaining how and where to find them so...
Guide 007 First Light: The Heart of the Matter Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Inspector gadget
Phew, that training montage in Malta was awesome, wasn't it? But after all that fun in the sun, it's time for some fun in Q's Lab. For the next part of our 007 First Light walkthrough, we'll focus on The Heart of the Matter. Let's get to it. Where Are the Collectibles in 'The Heart of the Matter' in 007 First Light?: There...
Guide 007 First Light: A New Home Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Home sweet home
There's no place like home, huh? Bond's going to be slumming it in Bayswater with his new pals, so it's time to settle in. As we continue our 007 First Light walkthrough, we'll focus on A New Home. Let's unpack. Where Are the Collectibles in 'A New Home' in 007 First Light?: There are 4 collectibles in A New Home. Intel:...
Guide 007 First Light: A Night Out Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Dance the night away
Everyone deserves to let their hair down — even 007. Unfortunately, work is never far away for Bond and his buddies. In the next step of our 007 First Light walkthrough, we'll focus on A Night Out. It's party time! Where Are All Collectibles in 'A Night Out' in 007 First Light?: There are 2 collectibles in A Night Out...
Guide 007 First Light: Out of the Ashes Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Bottled it
After the mission in Slovakia goes awry, Bond and Greenway must work together to track down the elusive 009. In this part of our 007 First Light walkthrough, it's back to MI6 to get equipped for your trip to Mauritania. Where Are the Collectibles in 'Out of the Ashes' in 007 First Light?: There's 1 collectible in Out of the Ashes...
Guide 007 First Light: The Past Never Dies Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Not Aleph to stand on
After making their preparations in the last chapter, Bond and Greenway team up to explore Aleph in their pursuit of 009. In this part of our 007 First Light walkthrough, we explore The Past Never Dies. Where Are All Collectibles in 'The Past Never Dies' in 007 First Light?: There are 12 collectibles in The Past Never...
Guide 007 First Light: All the Time in the World Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Chess master
It's time for some proper secret agent action. Your first stop? A chess tournament in Slovakia. Your role? Chauffeur. In this part of our 007 First Light walkthrough, we'll be focusing on All the Time in the World. Let's do this. Where Are All Collectibles in 'All the Time in the World' in 007 First Light?: There are 9...
Guide 007 First Light: Knightfall Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Webb head
Bond and Greenway join forces once again, breaking into Webb Industries to uncover the company's secrets. Sneaky! In this part of our 007 First Light walkthrough, it's time to get through Knightfall. Where Are All Collectibles in 'Knightfall' in 007 First Light?: There are 11 collectibles in Knightfall. Note: Some of these...
Guide 007 First Light: A Matter of Considerable Delicacy Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Q-tie
It looks like MI6 has an issue with a fellah named 009, and you're tasked with trying to solve it. How hard can it be? For the next part of our 007 First Light walkthrough, we're focusing on A Matter of Considerable Delicacy. Back to Q's Lab we go. Where Are All Collectibles in 'A Matter of Considerable Delicacy' in 007 First Light?:...
Guide 007 First Light: Going Old School Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Stealth mode
After a very enlightening excursion to Webb Industries, Bond is more determined than ever to take them down. As we continue our 007 First Light walkthrough, this page is all about Going Old School. Where Are the Collectibles in 'Going Old School' in 007 First Light?: There's 1 collectible in Going Old School. Intel: Driving...
Guide 007 First Light: Time to Die Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Good morning, Vietnam
James has arrived at a luxurious Vietnamese resort for an important solo mission. It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it. In this part of our 007 First Light walkthrough, we explore the chapter Time to Die. Where Are All Collectibles in 'Time to Die' in 007 First Light?: There are 11 collectibles in Time to Die...
Guide 007 First Light: All Cards Locations
Casino Royale
Trying to track down all those Cards collectibles in 007 First Light? We've put together a list of where to find every one of them in each chapter. All Cards Locations in 007 First Light: There are 36 cards to find in 007 First Light, unlocking the Casino Royale Trophy. Below are all the chapters in the game and all the Cards...
Guide 007 First Light: All Intel Locations
For your eyes only
Trying to gather all the Intel collectibles in 007 First Light? We've put together a list of where to find every one of them in each chapter. All Intel Locations in 007 First Light: There are 23 intels to find in 007 First Light, unlocking the For Your Eyes Only Trophy. Below are all the chapters in the game and all the...
Guide 007 First Light: All Mementos Locations
Recovered assets
Hunting down all the Mementos collectibles in 007 First Light? We've put together a list of where to find every one of them in each chapter. All Mementos Locations in 007 First Light: There are 14 Mementos to find in 007 First Light, unlocking the Recovered Assets Trophy. Below are all the chapters in the game and all the...
Guide 007 First Light: All Postcards Locations
The world is not enough
Searching for all the Postcards collectibles in 007 First Light? We've put together a list of where to find every one of them in each chapter. All Postcards Locations in 007 First Light: There are 10 postcards to find in 007 First Light, unlocking The World Is Not Enough Trophy. Below are all the chapters in the game...
Guide 007 First Light: All Legacy Locations
A legacy of spycraft
Tracking down all the Legacy collectibles in 007 First Light? We've put together a list of where to find every one of them in each chapter. All Legacy Locations in 007 First Light: There are 9 Legacy items to find in 007 First Light, unlocking the A Legacy of Spycraft Trophy. Below are all the chapters in the game and all...
Guide 007 First Light: For England Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
Die another day
Uh oh — MI6 has come under attack, and only James Bond can save the day. Time to kick some arse for king and country. As we conclude our 007 First Light walkthrough, it's time to look at the final chapter, For England. Where Are All Collectibles in 'For England' in 007 First Light?: There are 6 collectibles in For England...
Guide 007 First Light: Uninvited Walkthrough - All Collectibles Locations
London's calling
You're back in London and being told to let things go. But this is a James Bond game, and things aren't going to remain quiet for long, eh? For this part of our 007 First Light walkthrough, we're focusing on Uninivited. Where Are All Collectibles in 'Uninvited' in 007 First Light?: There are 12 collectibles in Uninvited...
Review 007 First Light (PS5) - James Bond Returns in a Strong, Confident Origin Adventure
The game's Bond, James Bond
James Bond is undoubtedly one of the most famous names in all of fiction, which is a pretty funny thing to be able to say for a secret agent. With a multitude of books, movies, games, magazines, and countless items of merchandise, the character, and the version of the world he inhabits, is so familiar to so many. IO...
News 007 First Light Debuts to 1.5 Million Sales in Just 24 Hours
Not bad, Bond
007 First Light sold 1.5 million copies in its first 24 hours on the market, developer IO Interactive has announced. In a social media post, the developer thanked those who bought the game for showing up, as well as their enthusiasm and for sharing their experiences so far. "1.5 million copies sold! Thank you for showing up to the...
News 'Launching the Game Is Just the Beginning': Don't Trade in 007 First Light for PS5
There's an extensive roadmap to follow
As it stands, 007 First Light is one of the strongest single player campaigns of 2026 so far. And that’s no small statement: it’s been a remarkably packed year, between Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem, to name just two. But once you’re done with the 10 to 15 hour story, you may want to keep hold of...
News 007 First Light Tech Analysis Reveals Just How Far Ahead PS5 Pro Is
60fps and much better image quality on PS5 Pro
With the title now available in a very short stint of early launch access, Digital Foundry has published its 007 First Light technical deep dive, focusing first on the base PS5 and PS5 Pro. It sounds like, across the game's Performance and Quality Modes on th
News 007 First Light Is Fully Playable on PS5 Now If You Pre-Ordered from PS Store
Time to earn the number
Those of you who pre-ordered 007 First Light from the PS Store can play the game in its entirety right now, 24 hours ahead of the game’s official release date. That’s because Danish dev IOI has upgraded all digital pre-orders to the Deluxe Edition, at no extra cost. The perks of the Deluxe Edition, available for...
News 007 First Light's Opening Moments Officially Revealed as Physical Copies Arrive Early
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em
Uh oh! It seems MI6 has some leaks to plug, because 007 First Light has broken containment, with some physical copies being sent out before the official release date. Usually, this is a problem for many people eagerly awaiting a game's release, because it can lead to swathes of spoilers appearing online before they...
News For England, James! 007 First Light's PS5 Launch Trailer Is Here to Hype You Up
Just a few days left
Here’s your last look at 007 First Light before the game’s big PS5 launch next week, on 27th May. The video holds few surprises really: it shows Bond getting a dressing down by his superiors, while he performs superhero-esque feats. There are a few new clips here I’ve never seen before, but at just over a minute long,...
News 'It's a Clear Upgrade': Why 007 First Light Will Look and Play Best on PS5 Pro
Took the team 24 hours to implement PSSR2
PS5 Pro will be the best console to play IO’s upcoming James Bond sim 007 First Light, and the studio has delved a little deeper into what you can expect. Writing on the PS Blog, Senior Global Communications Manager Yann Roskell confirmed that the title will take advantage of PSSR2 out of the box, the...
News Strong Opinions on 007 First Light's Younger James Bond? 'That's Great', Says Dev
"Everyone has their favourite Bond"
007 First Light is introducing a brand new James Bond when it arrives later this month, and as you'd expect, the younger take on the secret agent character has been somewhat polarising. Well, IO Interactive's perspective on this reaction to its Bond — played by Irish actor Patrick Gibson — is that it's a very...
News 007 First Light Now Ready for Action, James Bond PS5 Game Goes Gold
Out on 27th May 2026
Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced that its James Bond game, 007 First Light, has now gone gold ahead of the 27th May 2026 release date. In the games industry, something having "gone gold" means the studio has completed all the work needed for the 1.0 version of the game, and now that can be printed to physical...
News You Need a PS5 Pro to Play 007 First Light at Its Best on Console
First clip of PS5 Pro gameplay revealed
IO Interactive has shared the first glimpse of 007 First Light running on a PS5 Pro, featuring the chaotic action scene at the airport first seen in the State of Play deep dive from last year. The developer reveals it'll run at 60 frames-per-second on the upgraded console, and you can have a watch in the...
News PS5's 007 First Light Will See You Embody the Charismatic James Bond for 20+ Hours
Approx running time revealed
Bad news for players not charismatic enough to embody protagonist James Bond: the upcoming 007 First Light will last around 20 hours on a first playthrough, although there’ll be plenty of replay value beyond that. Word comes by way of JorRaptor, who got the playthrough estimate confirmed by the gameplay director at a...
Preview 007 First Light: A Full Debrief After 3 Hours with IO's New James Bond Game
Shaken, not stirred
MISSION SUMMARY: London. A stone’s throw from King’s Cross. Crowds were too busy taking photos of Platform 9¾, so the setting was suitably discreet. The only potential threat: a Tube Strike on the same day. The briefing was succinct. Hands-on with 007 First Light, a new training simulation developed by IO Interactive. I...
Patrick Gibson for the big screen?
The next big James Bond adventure isn't a movie, it's PS5 game 007 First Light, and it sounds like its lead performer is doing a great job of playing the part. Patrick Gibson steps into the polished shoes of James Bond in the upcoming action adventure game, portraying a younger version of the character in an...
News PS5's 007 First Light Shows Its Hitman DNA in This Great New Overview Trailer
0047
Like any good spy, 007 First Light's release is sneaking up on us. IO Interactive's James Bond action adventure launches in just a few weeks, and it seems the marketing machine is beginning its push. Not only has the studio revealed the theme song and opening title sequence, it's now released a new overview trailer, focusing on the game's...
News 007 First Light's Pitch Perfect Title Sequence Suggests James Bond Is in Safe Hands
Chess-splosion
Earlier this week, IO Interactive unveiled the theme song for its James Bond action adventure, 007 First Light. Now, we've seen the title sequence that'll play alongside it when you begin the game, and it's about as Bond as you could expect. Obviously, some might want to watch it for the first time when they play the game itself, but...
News Lana Del Rey Finally Gets Her James Bond Theme Song with 007 First Light on PS5
Title track officially revealed
Lana Del Rey, American singer-songwriter, is behind the theme song for 007 First Light, it's been announced. The title track, simply named First Light, has been released on streaming services, and you can listen to it right now: Written and composed by Del Rey and David Arnold, with the former performing the...
News Beware: 007 First Light Gameplay Reportedly Leaks Online, Possibly Including the Ending
Abort mission
If you're looking forward to 007 First Light when it arrives at the end of May, be careful, as you may need to dodge some major spoilers in the meantime. According to a new report from VGC, over an hour of gameplay footage from IO Interactive's James Bond action adventure game has leaked online. Apparently, this comes from the...
News 007 First Light Is Getting Its Own Limited Edition DualSense PS5 Controller
The Man with the Golden Pad
You know Sony considers a game a big deal if it gets its very own custom DualSense controller, and the latest title to receive that honour is 007 First Light. Yes, IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond action adventure game is getting a special, limited edition PS5 pad, and here it is: The 007 First Light controller is...
News Learn More About the Cast and Characters of 007 First Light in New Dev Diary
Bonds
IO Interactive has just published the second episode of Beyond the Light, its dev diary series focused on 007 First Light. In this video, staff and members of the cast talk about the action adventure game's characters and how they came to be: There's insight on IO's interpretation of several key James Bond personalities, like Moneypenny,...
News 007 First Light's PS5 Story Trailer Goes Loud Ahead of Launch
Earn the number
007 First Light looks like a bit of a dream game, doesn’t it? It’s got IO Interactive’s signature touch, with deeply replayable puzzle-like levels. But it’s also bombastic like an Uncharted – the perfect blend, in our opinion. This new trailer shows how protagonist James Bond will be thrust into the 00 Programme, where...
