007 First Light Is Getting Free DLC Later This Week

007 First Light, the popular video game, is set to receive free downloadable content (DLC) later this week, on Thursday, October 2. IO Interactive, the game's developer, has hinted at the DLC via a promotional video, promising it will arrive on the specified date. However, IO Interactive remains tight-lipped about the specifics of the DLC, other than it being potentially the highly anticipated Aston Martin Valhalla update.

This content has been teased since the game's launch, and its addition to the game is expected to be significant. It is likely to include a new TacSim mission featuring the Aston Martin Valhalla, which plays a crucial role in the game's final set piece. Considering the lengthy wait, it seems unlikely the DLC will be just a brief, single TacSim mission.

Instead, it may introduce additional elements as part of a broader roadmap for the game, such as new game modes, gadgets, and various missions and content.

In addition to the free DLC, 007 First Light is also expected to receive a new story DLC focused on Bawama, the pirate king warlord played by actor Lenny Kravitz. The release date for this content is yet to be announced, but it is anticipated to be a paid add-on, rather than a free update. Furthermore, a Nintendo Switch 2 port of the game is still in development, having been delayed to 2027 to ensure it meets the high standards of the game's fans.

The future support of 007 First Light remains uncertain, as IO Interactive has continued to release updates for Hitman years after its release. Despite this, the game has been a massive success, selling 4 million copies within its first three months of release. The developer is likely to continue supporting the game, but it may take some time before further sequels are released.