OPERATION DOSSIER007 FIRST LIGHTWALKTHROUGH
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REF 007/FL/RUN  ·  OBJECTIVE: COMPLETE CAMPAIGN  ·  CLEARANCE: READER-CONTROLLED

007 First Light Walkthrough — Spoiler-Safe Route, All 17 in Order

The full play-through of 007 First Light, in chapter order — every stop’s length, challenges, and location, with each stop’s notes blacked out until you choose to declassify them. Verified counts only; where guides disagree, we show the range.

▣ Walkthrough Route

9 main missions + 8 interludes = 17 stops, in order. Full walkthrough runs ~20 hours.

Total Stops
17
Main Missions
9
Interludes
8
Time to Beat
~20h
▣ Operation Timeline17 stops · jump to any

Gold nodes are the 9 main missions; the rest are interludes. Start the walkthrough ↓

How to Use

How to Read This 007 First Light Walkthrough

1 · Follow the order

007 First Light is linear. Play the 17 stops top to bottom — 9 main missions bridged by 8 cinematic interludes.

2 · Declassify on demand

Each stop is blind-safe by default. Hit DECLASSIFY to reveal its location and notes only when you want it — your call, per stop.

3 · Track your run

Tick stops as you clear them. Progress is shared with the missions tracker and saved on this device — roughly ~20h to the finish.

The Route

The Operation — All 17 Missions in Order

Work down this 007 First Light walkthrough from top to bottom. Each stop shows its number, type, and length up front; everything story-bearing — the location and notes — stays redacted until you hit DECLASSIFY. Tick a stop to log it; your progress is shared with the missions tracker and saved on this device.

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  1. 01

    Against the Odds

    13m
    Main
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationIceland
    Length13m
    Challenges9
    Collectibles3–4disputed

    Prologue mission set in Iceland; completing all 9 challenges unlocks the Iceland Outfit. See this mission on the full list →

  2. 02

    In His Majesty's Secret Service

    5m (single source)
    Interlude
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationLondon
    Length5m
    Challenges
    Collectibles0

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  3. 03

    The Needle's Eye

    30m
    Interlude
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationMalta
    Length30m
    Challenges
    Collectibles1

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  4. 04

    The Heart of the Matter

    8m (single source)
    Interlude
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationUnconfirmed
    Length8m
    Challenges
    Collectibles2

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  5. 05

    A New Home

    15m
    Main
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationMalta / London
    Length15m
    Challenges12
    Collectibles3–4disputed

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  6. 06

    A Night Out

    23m
    Interlude
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationLondon
    Length23m
    Challenges
    Collectibles2

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  7. 07

    A Matter of Considerable Delicacy

    15m (single source)
    Interlude
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationUnconfirmed
    Length15m
    Challenges
    Collectibles3

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  8. 08

    All the Time in the World

    57m
    Main
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationSlovakia
    Length57m
    Challenges27
    Collectibles7–9disputed

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  9. 09

    Out of the Ashes

    18m (single source)
    Interlude
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationUnconfirmed
    Length18m
    Challenges
    Collectibles1

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  10. 10

    The Past Never Dies

    1h 29m
    Main
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationMauritania
    Length1h 29m
    Challenges24
    Collectibles11–12disputed

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  11. 11

    Uninvited

    1h 15m
    Main
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationLondon
    Length1h 15m
    Challenges30
    Collectibles9–11disputed

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  12. 12

    Knightfall

    1h 23m
    Main
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationWebb Industries
    Length1h 23m
    Challenges24
    Collectibles8–11disputed

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  13. 13

    Going Old School

    17m (single source)
    Interlude
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationUnconfirmed
    Length17m
    Challenges
    Collectibles1

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  14. 14

    Time to Die

    1h 19m
    Main
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationVietnam
    Length1h 19m
    Challenges24
    Collectibles9–10disputed

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  15. 15

    Man of the Hour

    23m (single source)
    Interlude
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationUnconfirmed
    Length23m
    Challenges
    Collectibles3–4disputed

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  16. 16

    Wave of the Future

    1h 45m
    Main
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationAntarctica
    Length1h 45m
    Challenges25
    Collectibles8–9disputed

    Step-by-step notes for this stop are pending a verified source — the figures above are what multiple guides agree on. See this mission on the full list →

  17. 17

    For England

    1h 23m
    Main
    ▮▮▮Declassify this stop
    LocationLondon
    Length1h 23m
    Challenges16
    Collectibles6–9disputed

    Final mission; set at MI6 HQ in London. See this mission on the full list →

Progress is saved on this device and shared with the missions tracker — no account, no sync. The full 007 First Light walkthrough covers all 17 stops.

Field Photos

Across the 007 First Light Walkthrough

Official looks at the range of locations the 007 First Light walkthrough moves through — from the opening set-piece to the campaign’s frozen final act, spanning the globe.

A fiery, ember-strewn rocky shore glowing orange beneath a dark, moonlit sky. — a scene from the 007 First Light walkthrough
A fiery, ember-strewn rocky shore glowing orange beneath a dark, moonlit sky.Official · IO Interactive
A tropical clifftop resort at golden hour — a timber lodge above an infinity pool ringed by palms. — a scene from the 007 First Light walkthrough
A tropical clifftop resort at golden hour — a timber lodge above an infinity pool ringed by palms.Official · IO Interactive
Dark rock formations rising from glowing turquoise water amid snow and ice. — a scene from the 007 First Light walkthrough
Dark rock formations rising from glowing turquoise water amid snow and ice.Official · IO Interactive
Intelligence Integrity

Why Our 007 First Light Walkthrough Counts Differ

A lot of early 007 First Light guides list mission names, collectible totals, and plot beats that do not hold up. This walkthrough takes the opposite approach — it treats the route like an intelligence file, where an unverified claim is worse than a gap.

Verified counts only

Every mission name, order position, and length in this 007 First Light walkthrough is cross-checked across multiple guides before it goes up. We would rather show less than show something we cannot stand behind.

Conflicts shown as ranges

When published guides disagree on a collectible or challenge count, we show the figure as a disputed range instead of picking one and presenting it as fact. The disagreement is the honest answer.

No invented steps

Where a stop has no verified step-by-step yet, this walkthrough says so and links to the mission list — rather than writing fictional objectives, codes, or routes to fill the gap.

That is also why the walkthrough leans on a shared completion tracker and the in-order route rather than a flood of spoilers: it keeps the 007 First Light walkthrough useful on a first, blind playthrough, and trustworthy on a second, completionist one.

Debrief

007 First Light Walkthrough Questions

How long does 007 First Light take to beat?

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The 007 First Light main story runs about ~20 hours across all 17 chapters. A focused stealth run lands near the lower end; chasing every challenge and collectible pushes a completionist 007 First Light walkthrough well past that.

How many missions are in the 007 First Light walkthrough?

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There are 17 entries in order: 9 main gameplay missions plus 8 shorter cinematic interludes. This 007 First Light walkthrough follows that exact chapter-select order from Against the Odds to For England.

Do you have to play 007 First Light missions in order?

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Yes. 007 First Light is a linear, story-driven campaign, so you play the missions in the fixed order this 007 First Light walkthrough lists. After finishing a chapter you can revisit it from the in-game chapter select.

Is this 007 First Light walkthrough spoiler-free?

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By default, yes. Every stop on the route is collapsed to just its number, type, and length. Tap DECLASSIFY on any stop to reveal its location and notes only when you want it — so a blind playthrough stays blind.

Will I miss collectibles or challenges in 007 First Light?

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Nothing is permanently missable: each main mission carries a set of challenges, and you can return through chapter select to clean up collectibles. Where published guides disagree on a count, this 007 First Light walkthrough shows the range instead of guessing.

Is 007 First Light open world?

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No. 007 First Light is a mission-based action-adventure — handcrafted stealth and infiltration levels strung along a story, closer to Hitman and Uncharted than to an open world. This 007 First Light walkthrough is the route through those missions.

Why do this 007 First Light walkthrough's mission counts differ from other guides?

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Because we only publish figures verified across multiple sources, and show a disputed range when sources conflict. Some guides list invented mission names or single counts presented as fact; where we can't verify a step-by-step yet, we link out rather than make it up.

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More 007 First Light Guides

This is an independent, unofficial fan resource, not affiliated with IO Interactive. Mission counts, lengths, and the order shown in this 007 First Light walkthrough are community estimates compiled from multiple guides; where sources differ we show the disagreement rather than guess.