007 First Light will receive new free DLC later this week.
IO Interactive teased the new DLC via a short video on its social media, confirming that it will arrive on Thursday, October 2. The DLC will be free, but for now, IO is remaining tight-lipped about what it will include. However, based on some previous information, we can probably assume that this is the long-awaited Aston Martin Valhalla update. This content has been teased since launch in the game’s main menu, and it looks like it’s finally being added to the game.
This is expected to include a new TacSim mission featuring the Aston Martin Valhalla, which is used towards the end of the game as part of a massive setting. Given the long wait, it seems difficult to imagine that this will only be a short, one-off TacSim mission. This may add other elements that were revealed as part of a larger roadmap for the game, such as a new Game+, new gadgets, and other missions and content.
Free DLC is just around the corner. Tune in October 1.#007FirstLight #EarnTheNumber pic.twitter.com/9uCpNDTPth
– 007 First Light (@007GameIOI) September 29, 2026
However, we’ll just have to sit tight and wait to see what exactly awaits us. 007 First Light is also set to receive new story DLC focused on Bawama, the pirate war king played by Lenny Kravitz. There is no firm release date for this content, although it is expected to be a premium add-on rather than a free update like the one arriving later this week.
The Nintendo Switch 2 port of 007 First Light is also still in development. It was planned to be released now, but was recently pushed back to 2027 to ensure it was as good as possible for fans. It’s unclear how long IO Interactive plans to support this game, as it continued to release updates for Hitman several years after its release. Even without a steady stream of post-launch content, 007 First Light was a big success. The game sold 4 million copies in its first three months and sequels are expected to follow, although it will likely be a while before they materialize.
Cade Onder is a freelancer for IGN’s news team. It covers all things entertainment, including games, movies, and more. You can find him on Twitter @Cade_Onder.
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