007 First Light - State of Play Gameplay Deep Dive | PS5 Games [English]

What he did in Iceland...

What he did was ill-disciplined, utterly reckless. Give me one good reason to put him in the program, Mom.

I think you just covered them all. It's really quite simple. A bomb is a bullet without a target.

Let's give him one. Hi, I'm Hagen Abrak, Game Director on 007 First Light. I know everyone has been waiting patiently to finally see our game, and that's exactly why we're here today. So without further ado, and on behalf of our talented team, I'm incredibly proud to introduce an extended playthrough of BORN's first mission as a recruit. Please enjoy our gameplay premiere of 007 First Life.

This is a black tag operation, so discretion, ladies and gentlemen, is critical. Now I could get used to this.

Don't act too impressed, dearest, or you'll blow our cover.

And James, do quit your pouting. I'm a glorified Hood ornament. What could I possibly have to pout about?

Sorry if the assignment doesn't live up to your grand expectations. Someone must watch the perimeter. If 009 slips through our fingers, you're the last line of defense.

Exhilarating.

Greenway's testing you, mate.

Asshole. Exhilarating. Greenway's testing you, mate. That's all. Don't give him an excuse.

The cap looks good on you, though. Really brings out your cheekbones. Take a left up ahead, James.

Taxi driver.

What's that, darling?

Just a frog in my throat.

Hold!

Is everything in order?

Routine inspection, ma'am. Won't be a moment.

All clear. Please proceed. You think if I sold a kidney I could afford to stay for a night?

I think I have.

I stayed here, I mean.

Our wedding back in 22.

Doesn't sound like something you'd forget.

Well the hair was in cans so we flew in by private jet.

It was dark and we'd been drinking so... Oh well, can.

At least Sheila will be happy.

Private jet? What?

Nothing.

Darling, I'm not going to be a fool. Private Jet. It's dark and we've been drinking, so... Oh, well. Can. At least Sheila will be happy.

Private Jet.

What?

Nothing. Darling, nothing at all.

What do you make of Double O'Night?

He was the best in his day. That was a long time ago. My guess is he's tired of running.

Greenway thinks we're being played.

And since when do you trust Greenway? I never said I did. They knew each other though. That much is clear. Something to do with an operation called Nightfall.

Begs the question, did 009 pick Greenway out of good faith

or bad blood?

Well,

we're about to find out.

Pull up. This is our stop. We're live, gentlemen. Switch to comms. Monroe, with me. James, stay.

Save the world some other time, yeah?

Afternoon. Invitation, please.

Blake and Loretta York. Plus the help.

Mm-hmm. Welcome to the Grand Carpathian. Parking is right up ahead. Mr. and Mrs. York, enjoy your stay.

Much obliged.

Oh, they will.

Bright. We're entering the premises. Team status?

Nash. Delivery area. In position.

Singh. Staff quarters.

Ronson. Conference wing. Kingsley. First, staff quarters. Ronson, conference wing.

Kingsley, first floor suites. Bond. Bond.

Parking lot. In position.

Greenway, Grand Hall. Switching off comms as instructed. Keep a low profile and don't let your guards down. 009 most certainly won't.

Out. I'm exactly the five-star treatment. No harm in stretching my legs.

Bond, reporting suspicious behavior.

009?

No, one of the hotel staff. Strangest looking bellhop I ever saw. He was mishandling luggage.

Are you joking? What are we, the local tourist board?

I guess he had to be there. It was odd. I'm gonna check it out.

You will not. 009 is our only priority. Stay at your post, James. That's an order. Yes, ma'am.

They had poor taste, if you ask me. And got what they deserved.

Pardon me.

Need to see a man about a bag.

Missed him.

Afternoon, sir.

Staff and press only. Damn. Forgot my press badge.

You're not the first.

Can I duck through?

I need to catch up with that bellhop.

Show me your ID and all is good.

Better go and get my ID then. If you want to with that bellhop. Show me your ID and all is good.

Better go and get my ID then, if you want to catch your bellhop.

Fair point. and an oath and an oath and an

oath and an oath and an I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. Do you think I could get Gretchen Wong's autograph on my dollar after the game? She dreams of going broke.

I do. What's that? What the? God, sorry. Oh, sorry. Oh, boy. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry. What? Let's see... What is... Odd... I'm coming for it. Did you open your book?

Maybe it's a puzzle or a code.

Thanks. I couldn't find a looking-glass.

Gate-crashing a black-tie event? Haven't done that since final year.

I'm not really a white person.

No, but I'm not a white person.

What? Ken Banks, penetration tester. I need to have a white person. No, but I'm not a white person. What?

Ken Banks, penetration tester. I need to have a stern word with your manager.

Good to have you on the team.

Okay, let me stop you later. I have bets tonight.

Later.

This guy better be worth it.

I'm not afraid to bring down the virus myself and get hired. Don't mind me, ladies. Good afternoon, sir.

Which room is he in? Don't know, but he's getting an extra mint on his pillow.

That's for sure.

Now, let's see what all the fuss is about. There's Greenway. Hopefully I'm the last thing on his mind.

What are you here for? I'm gonna get back out there.

I literally have no idea what you just said.

Kingsley a lot.

Best not get spotted just yet. I need to build a case first.

Bond, status? All is quiet in the parking lot. No sign of 009.

Over.

How do you do?

Where have I seen him before?

I think he models for Alexander Dufay.

Oh, right.

Now, where do you go?

This is great.

Is it your own concoction?

I can't take credit on the plate. The hotel owner has a huge collection of mixology books from the 20s.

Book collector, huh?

Now there's his pride and joy. He's got all sorts of antique books on display, about the castle and local history.

Wonder if you could help me?

I'll certainly try, sir.

Did you notice the blonde bellhop who just passed through here?

There's a faded pickhard in the lineup. Probably one of the pimps. He was asking for the directions to the backstage area.

A chess fiend. I knew it.

I'd stay clear of him.

Just need a quiet word.

Nothing dramatic. No! Looking for these?

Hold on. Just who the hell are you?

Not now.

Eyes on the road.

Look out. That's the car. It's got too much of a head start. You need to cut some corners.

Careful what you wish for.

I'm not going to let you do that. I'm going to get you out of here. I'm going to get you out of here. I'm going to get you out of here.

I'm going to get you out of here. That's the car.

It's got too much of a head start.

You need to cut some corners.

Careful what you wish for. ♪♪

Ambulances. Watch it.

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Look out!

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Buckle up.

♪♪ Sheep! You're right! Next! Go left! Brace! There he is. Clear the road! Oh Hold tight Now we're talking ♪ ♪

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Right.

Who are you really?

Asian Sherlock Ross. I'm with the DGAC. That's...

French Intelligence. James Bond. MI6.

Yes, I figured as much. What's your interest in 009? Beckett didn't spend his fugitive years on a golf course, if that's what you think. DGAC has been hunting here for a long time. This is the closest we've ever gotten and I'm not letting him slip through my fingers now.

Sounds like we have a conflict of interest.

How about we burn that bridge when we get to it?

Fine by me.

There. Pull over.

I'm signing double O-nine.

Plenty of his friends though. I'm not loving the odds.

I've had worse.

In that case...

Get down there, draw their fire. I'll flank them. We need to keep that plane on the ground.

Well, what are we waiting for?

There's that English sans-trois.

Good chance, James. It's a trap. Looks like I've got a plane to catch. You were warned. Go! Go! Go! Go in! They told me you needed a cover! I'm a cover! I'm a cover! I'm a cover! I'm a cover! I'm a cover! I'm a cover!

I'm a cover! I'm a cover! Right behind you! Oh He's reloading! Hey, shoot him! Fire! Push him out! I'm on it!

Get him!

Get him!

Get him! Get him! Oh my God! Don't reload! Shit! Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God!

Oh my God!

Oh my God! I need you! Hold! Grab the hose! I want out of this job! Shit! I know you're coming! Don't look down, please! ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪

Forgot winging it.

♪♪ Aah! Okay, 009, you're next.

Package secure.

Snug in the front. Did you kill the transponder?

No such thing as a small radio station in 24 minutes.

I wasn't tracking it.

And if Damon disappears, I'll back up robot, Pete.

The plane's flying dark. It's all up to me. Think. Need a way to force it down.

If I could access the flight control system. Let's make some turbulence.

Never a dull moment Oh Oh Hey to hit your ride Hey, I'm Patrick Gibson, and I'm honored to announce that I'm playing James Bond in IO Interactive's much-anticipated game, 007 First Light. It's thrilling to be bringing this character to life in the gaming world, and I'm joined by an incredibly talented cast, including Lenny James as Bond's mentor Greenway, Priyanka Burford as M, Alistair McKenzie as Q, Kira Lester as Bond's most fervent supporter Moneypenny,

and Noemi Nakai as the enigmatic Ms. Robb.

Bond's world is all about what's seen and what's hidden beneath the surface. You've just watched an extended mission playthrough. No commentary, just a raw experience. We hope you liked it just as much as we loved crafting it for you. But there's more than what meets the eye.

In this next section, we'll guide you through how it all works. The tools, systems, and choices that shape the gameplay in 007 First Light. Let's take a closer look.

Welcome to the world of James Bond in 007 First Light, where infiltration and espionage are just two of many spycraft skills. In this mission, our unseasoned but highly trained Bond must track an assassin through a sophisticated Kensington gala.

You'll want to blend in with the crowd while scouting for tactical options,

creating a mental map of available pathways without giving yourself away.

Bond must gain access to the upper floors, but some areas are off limits, even for those with a stolen ticket.

Sorry, sir. Can't let you through.

Just looking for the bathroom.

Other side of the bar.

Dialogue from other characters can offer clues to the mission's progression. Listening in on conversations is a useful intelligence tactic, potentially revealing opportunities for an easy breach.

If he doesn't make an appearance in the next ten minutes, he can watch from down here. Yeah, do that. Rob Minkley, Crocs Magazine. And you are? Rob Minkley. Sorry for the wait. About time, Mr. Minkley. I almost gave up on you.

Right then, go grab your camera and I'll take you past security.

Photography can be such a negative experience.

First Light provides multiple pathways for achieving Bond's objective.

Books you hit off.

If he's prepared to get creative.

What?

Now what? What's that?

Follow me. Von Scamble has paid off.

The balcony should give you an excellent view of the stage.

Sorry miss, but this man can't go upstairs.

Relax, fellas. He's with me.

You say so.

I read your articles in Drugs Magazine on rogue AI and cognitive warfare.

Hopefully this is a good time to drop in.

You won't always receive the red carpet treatment. So sometimes you might have to take the initiative. In these highly volatile stealth situations it pays to choose caution over direct confrontation as everyone can be a valuable source of information. Moments when Bond remains undetected offer the chance to survey hostile areas. Bond can use the environment to his advantage by choosing from multiple routes, exploiting

opponents' positions or security vulnerabilities. Depending on the situation and the odds, Bond can always go with a quick and blunt strategy.

-'You're mine.' -'No!' -'Fuck you!' -'No!' -'No!' -'No!'

-'No, where is he?' -'No!' He got away with it this time, but they could have called reinforcements. Alternatively, Bond can opt for a more elegant style, using the scan from his watch to highlight options for distraction and misdirection. What was that?

I'll have a quick look.

Who sets the alarm? What's wrong with you?

Your Q gadgets are custom developeddeveloped to be powered by resources found in the environment, so be sure to stock up when you have the chance. Aside from your signature watch, a gift from Q, you'll have other gadgets in your arsenal. The laser fires a direct beam of energy that can be used offensively against targets or tactically on environmental weak points,

opening up strategic options to avoid combats or spring traps. The smoke device confuses and disorients foes, letting you pass through undetected, offering a chance for concealed stealth takedowns. The world of 007 First Light will see Bond face different opponents, some of whom cannot be bluffed or charmed into compliance. Using a Dartphone to incapacitate them will give you an opportunity to talk your way out with a charismatic flourish.

But sometimes, hard as you may try to stay hidden, a fight is unavoidable. Having been discovered, Bond will need to rely on more than wits and charm to contain the situation. In melee combat against multiple assailants, you'll need to think fast, combining throws, parries, and direct strikes with environmental takedowns and items. Simon says don't get up. Sometimes James will need more than his fists to get out alive. When enemies show clear intent to shoot and kill Bond,

you will be granted a license to kill. Trained by the Royal Navy, Bond is an expert marksman. His Q-Pistol firearm is a great conversation starter. Enemies can provide additional firearms. You'll just have to borrow them for a moment. With quick thinking, you can turn the tables on your enemies by making the very environment a deadly weapon.

Gadgets used for stealth and infiltration can also be deployed in combat, to disrupt enemy attacks or provide further offensive options. Allowing you to fight fire with fire or distract to make your escape. Adversaries come equipped with different levels of armor, requiring either greater ballistic might or tactical improvisation. To support him in challenging situations, Bond can use his own instincts. This mode will help you focus on your most difficult targets.

Whether human or environmental, Bond must be fast, cunning, and uncompromising to prevail Whether human or environmental, Bond must be fast, cunning, and uncompromising to prevail in the world of 007 First Light. Thank you for your visit. We hope to see you again.