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DLC
July 18, 2026
Source: IO Interactive

007 First Light — Bawma DLC "Will Return" Story Tease Confirmed for Late 2026

Following the post-credits sting at the end of Chapter 12, IO Interactive has officially confirmed that the Bawma storyline will expand into a dedicated DLC pack slated for late 2026. The developer stopped short of a release date but reiterated that all Year One content remains free for owners of the base game. Our updated Bawma DLC hub now tracks every confirmed story beat, screenshot, and marketing tease in one place.

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Patch Notes
July 12, 2026
Source: IO Interactive

Patch 1.0.7 Adds New Tactical Simulation Missions + Photo Mode Update

Patch 1.0.7 is now live across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Highlights include two new Tactical Simulation missions set in reworked Chapter 8 and Chapter 10 sandbox variants, an expanded Photo Mode with adjustable depth-of-field and camera roll, a long list of stealth AI fixes (notably the "NPC sees through walls" bug in the Grand Carpathian Hotel basement), and improved DLSS 4.5 stability on RTX 50-series GPUs. The full patch notes breakdown is now live.

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Community
July 5, 2026
Source: Speedrun.com

Speedrun World Record Falls Sub-2 Hours — Silent Assassin Route Detailed

The 007 First Light speedrun community has broken the 2-hour barrier for the first time, with runner KottiHitting setting a 1:54:32 any% record on PC. The run relies on a newly discovered Chapter 10 jet-hangar skip and a Chapter 14 cliffside resort glitch that lets Bond clip past the white-tuxedo social stealth section. Our Silent Assassin advanced guide now documents both strats with frame-precise timing screenshots, plus the routing logic behind each skip.

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Patch Notes
June 15, 2026
Source: IO Interactive

Patch 1.0.5 Released — Latest Game Update Now Live

IO Interactive has released game update 1.0.5 for 007 First Light. This follows the 1.0.3 and 1.0.2 patches from early June. Check the official IO Interactive website for full patch notes. Players on all platforms should receive the update automatically.

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Sales
June 6, 2026
Source: Eurogamer

007 First Light Sells 2.7 Million Copies in First Week

IO Interactive announced that 007 First Light sold 2.7 million copies in its first week of release, with the game reaching 1.5 million units in the first 24 hours alone. The game debuted at #1 in UK retail charts and #2 in Japan (May 25–31). IO Interactive also reiterated its commitment to free Year One content updates.

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Tech Review
May 28, 2026
Source: Digital Foundry / Eurogamer

Digital Foundry Reviews 007 First Light Technology

Digital Foundry published an in-depth technology analysis of 007 First Light on PS5. The review covers ray tracing, DLSS 4.5 implementation, path tracing (arriving Summer 2026), frame rate performance, and the game's custom volumetric smoke system built on the Glacier Engine.

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Reviews
May 28, 2026
Source: Steam / Metacritic

Steam Rating Holds at "Very Positive" — 14,936 Reviews

007 First Light continues to maintain a "Very Positive" rating on Steam with 90% positive reviews from 14,936 user reviews (as of late May 2026). The game holds a Metacritic score of 84 across all platforms, with particular praise for its writing, combat systems, and Patrick Gibson's performance as the young Bond.

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Launch Day
May 27, 2026
Source: Multiple Outlets

007 First Light Launches Worldwide — Day-One Impressions

007 First Light officially launched on May 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam/Epic). The game went gold on May 13, 2026. Critics praised the game broadly: Eurogamer called it a "narrative tour-de-force," GameSpot highlighted the Hitman pedigree, TechRadar lauded the cinematic quality, and IGN awarded it a strong score. IO Interactive confirmed free Year One content including Photo Mode, New Game+, and new challenge missions.

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Reviews
May 26, 2026
Source: Eurogamer, GameSpot, TechRadar, GamesRadar

Critical Reviews Round-Up: What the Press Said

On the eve of launch, major gaming publications published their full reviews. Eurogamer (Rick Lane): "Best-written AAA game since Guardians of the Galaxy." GameSpot (Mark Delaney): "IO Interactive's Hitman pedigree shines." TechRadar (Amelia Schwanke): "Truly feels like playing a Bond movie." GamesRadar (Josh West): "Bond's greatest game to date." PCGamesN: "Hitman formula fits Bond like a glove." The Guardian: "A triumphant James Bond game made by obsessive fans." Video Games Chronicle: "IO nails the James Bond fantasy."

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Music
April 16, 2026
Source: Rolling Stone / Entertainment Weekly

Lana Del Rey's "First Light" Theme Song Released

IO Interactive revealed that Grammy-nominated artist Lana Del Rey would perform the game's theme song, "First Light," co-written and produced by legendary Bond film composer David Arnold. This was first reported by Rolling Stone. The Flight composed the full orchestral score. Classic John Barry themes feature, but Bond must "earn his themes" as he grows through the story — per audio director Dominic Vega.

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Industry News
February 2026
Source: Wikipedia / PC Gamer

Amazon MGM Studios Takes Over Bond IP Supervision

In February 2025, Amazon MGM Studios acquired full creative and production supervision rights to the James Bond franchise from Eon Productions and former producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. This made 007 First Light the first Bond game released under Amazon's supervision. IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak has stated ambitions for a potential Bond game trilogy.

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