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007 First Light
Take in a bit of the first mission in 007 First Light to see how some of the tutorials will flow in 007 First Light
With one more day to go for many when it comes to 007 First Light releasing, it's still officially May 27th for that, it seems to be time to spoil some of the opening of the game. Not specifically us, but IO Interactive. More that they're getting ahead of some of the spoilers that gamers are dropping out there after getting their hands on copies of the game on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC. So, if you want things slightly spoiled and can't wait for 007 First Light to launch, we have something for you. The Against The Odds mission from the game, and without any annoying "commentators" ruining the experience by vamping, complaining, or trying to be clever while showing off the game. So, let's have a look at it all and see what we can experience when the game fires up.
Now that we have warned you about spoiling 007 First Light a little bit, you're on your own going forward. Not that we are going to see all too much that will spoil the bigger parts of the game, as this is the starting mission of the game, and it looks to be mostly tutorials. That is not to say that James doesn't see some action in this portion of the game as MI6 is recruiting him, but there is more of the stealth and bluffing mechanics we'll need to use in 007 First Light than any of the bigger story and gun fights. A lot of stealth, climbing, and other things that we can expect James to do, but all needed to help get us going and make sure that this game feels like it is its own thing and not what some were worried about with it potentially being Hitman just with the James Bond skin on top. So far, this all shows that it is not the case, and it feels like the rest of the game will dig further into that. All great news for those who want to see how the opening of the game is going to function before playing it.
007 First Light — Against The Odds Gameplay
Since a few games got hold of the disc early, watch the first 13 minutes of the opening mission in 007 First Light, as intended on day 1.
Spoilers ahead, so if you’d rather save it for the in-game experience, best steer clear!
A James Bond re-imagined origin story begins on May 27, 2026.
Are you ready to go on this globetrotting adventure and Earn The Number?
007 First Light puts creativity front and center through IO Interactive’s Creative Approach gameplay, following Bond across exotic but dangerous locations as he enters the world of espionage. Players can tackle objectives through stealth, direct action, or a mix of both, powered by four gameplay systems:
- Spycraft that rewards observation: eavesdropping on key conversations, pickpocketing vital items, and uncovering environmental clues to open new pathways.
- Bond’s Instinct gives players a versatile edge to lure enemies, bluff their way out of suspicion, or sharpen focus for precision in combat.
- Q Branch gadgets expand tactical options for hacking, lock cutting, distractions, elimination, and quiet takedowns.
- When stealth breaks, combat is fast and fluid, blending impactful close-quarters takedowns with ranged gunplay and an escalation that reflects Bond’s measured use of force, up to his Licence to Kill.
Does this make you want to dive in 007 First Light as soon as you can out there? Do you think that more of the game will be stealth missions than we thought they would be? Do you like where the story is going to start the character off on the long journey? How do you feel about the inane commentators who will spoil the game and give you meaningless yapping in the process? Let's hear all of those thoughts in the comments, and maybe that will change how we do things around here. We're here at the true launch for 007 First Light, so it is hard to say if we're going to have more to share with the world. If we do, it will certainly be up on the site and all of our socials out there. Please follow along with all of those to make sure you see it when that happens. If not for this game, then many of the others we know are getting updates as I type these final words.
