The first major update for 007 First Light includes new TacSim missions and unlockable Intel loadouts, including the silenced DRS-7 submachine gun and the "Rough Diamond" loadout. Several general fixes have also been added to the game.
007 First Light is the first major James Bond story since 2021's No Time to Die. It's also the first major James Bond game in over a decade.
In the game, you control a young James Bond, a new recruit in the MI6 program, who strives to earn the callsign 007. Now, the game receives its first major update since its launch, which fixes several missions and more.
The first major update for 007 First Light is now available.
Full patch notes are available on the IO Interactive website. Below are some highlights.
Gameplay
- Fixed an issue where Bond would perform a standing climbing animation without jumping over a ledge after crouching and climbing up and down.
- Fixed an issue at the end of the "Bluff" mission where Bond could ignore agility settings and walk off the edge, risking being logged out.
- Fixed an overly long input buffer for gadgets that could accidentally consume resources.
- Fixed an issue on PlayStation where Aim Down Sights would stop working after invoking the PlayStation system menus while aiming.
- Epic Games Store - Offline Mode
- Fixed an issue where all content after "Betrayal" would appear locked when playing offline in Epic Games Store. Xbox - Controller Reconnection
- Fixed an issue on Xbox Series S/X where the game would not recognize the reconnection of a wireless controller after disconnecting it, requiring a full restart.
- TacSim - Unresponsive Mission Console
- Fixed a community-reported issue where the TacSim mission selector, gadget cart, loadout selector, and Intel Shop could become unresponsive.
- Fixed an issue where selecting "Tactical Simulation" while offline would prevent the player from selecting any chapters of the main story.
- Fixed an issue that could cause disconnections during long play sessions on PlayStation 5.
- Stability Improvements
- Fixed a crash on Xbox Series S when resuming the game from the Challenges menu during long play sessions. Fixed a crash on Xbox Series S after Bond died during the "Time to Die" boss fight.
- Fixed an issue that could cause a crash after killing an enemy with the shotgun in "The Red Room" in TacSim.
- Fixed a crash on Xbox Series S during the "All the Time in the World" car cutscene.
- Fixed a crash that occurred when dying or restarting during Level 1 of Advanced Close Combat Training in TacSim.
New Content
New Escalation in TacSim:
- Workshop
- The lights are dimmed, the workshop is quiet, and seven enemies stand between you and a clear exit. Stay out of sight and deliver decisive blows in this new three-stage Escalation.
New Escalation in TacSim:
- Escape Routes
- Data is safe, but in this three-stage escalation, escape is never easy. Study the security map, find the ideal route, and escape before backup arrives.
New TacSim Weapon:
- Stormberg 50'cal
- Security Level 10 - 3000 Intel
New TacSim Weapon:
- DRX-2 Submachine Gun
- Security Level 12 - 3000 Intel
- New TacSim Weapon:
- DRS-7 SMG with Silencer
- Security Level 16 - 3000 Intel
New TacSim Equipment:
- Rough Diamond
- Security Level 18 - 3000 Intel
