Tactical Simulation has its own set of challenges, and while they won't unlock a unique outfit, they're still worth completing for Intel so that you can unlock new goodies in the evolving TacSim mode, which will act as 007 First Light's future for new content.

If you're struggling with some of the many, many challenges across all Escalations and Operations in 007 First Light's TacSim, then let us help you out, as we'll show you how we managed to conquer every challenge to become the best 00 agent there is.

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All TacSim Challenges in 007 First Light

Challenge

Description

How to Complete

Classified Papers

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Opposite the TacSim mission board, you can find a workstation with a plant, and you need to collect the file on the floor to complete this challenge.

Full Pockets

Use four different gadgets during a mission.

You'll need to use the Q-Watch, along with three other gadgets purchased from the TacSim Shop and equipped at the Gadget Station.

The Driver

Complete any mission wearing the Chauffeur outfit.

The Chauffeur outfit can be unlocked by completing all challenges in "All the Time in the World", for which we have a challenge guide here.

TacSim Hub Introduction

Complete the guided tutorial inside the tactical simulation hub.

This is basically impossible to skip. Just launch Tactical Simulation and follow Selina via the objective markers.

Shotgun Specialist

Complete any mission only eliminating enemies using a shotgun.

Advanced Tactical Training is great for this challenge, but you will need to purchase and equip a Shotgun from the TacSim Shop.

Pistol Specialist

Complete any mission only eliminating enemies using a pistol.

Advanced Tactical Training is perfect for this challenge, as the mission requires you to use a pistol anyway.

Dropping In

Do three takedowns from above in a mission.

Advanced Close Combat Training is perfect here, as you can find plenty of enemies below you.

The Chemist

Complete a mission with at least three chemical gadgets and no battery gadgets equipped.

You'll need to purchase and equip the Phone Dart, Smoke Pod, Flash Mine, and/or Missile Pen.

The Technologist

Complete a mission with at least three battery gadgets and no chemical gadgets equipped.

You'll need to purchase and equip the Laser Strap, Q-Watch, and Shockwave Camera.

All In

Grab rush two enemies over a ledge.

You can grab rush by holding R2 on an enemy near a ledge to push them off it. You can easily do this in any mission, but Arctic Skies is all about throwing enemies off the edge anyway.

Mix it Up

Eliminate enemies with at least three different weapon types during a mission.

This will be easiest during The Assault, as all enemies have guns, and those range from unique pistols, shotguns, SMGs, ARs, and snipers.

It Wasn't Me

Do a takedown and bluff in the span of 10 seconds.

In Lords of Rust, take an enemy out in the open without being seen, then immediately press Circle/B to bluff the nearby enemy.

These are the standard challenges in TacSim that can be completed from within any mission. However, each Escalation and Operation has its own unique challenges, which we'll showcase below.

All Advanced Tactical Training Challenges in 007 First Light

Challenge

Description

How to Complete

Advanced Tactical Training 1

Complete tier 1 of "Advanced tactical training".

Tier 1 is a tutorial, so just follow the objectives as they appear.

Advanced Tactical Training 2

Complete tier 2 of "Advanced tactical training".

You'll need to perform the following:

Vault disarm (L + X / Left Stick + A when an enemy is by a crate you can vault over).

Charge an enemy (R1+Square/RB+X).

Double Leg shot (use a pistol and shoot an enemy in the left and right leg).

Focus Headshot (Use L3 when aiming to enter Focus and shoot the head).

Shoot Disarm (Shoot an enemy in the hand).

Advanced Tactical Training 3

Complete tier 3 of "Advanced tactical training".

Follow the objectives to complete this tier.

Graduated

Complete all three tiers of "Advanced tactical training".

Follow the guides above, and you'll manage to beat all three tiers.

Four Your Eyes Only

Complete tier 2 with four or less eliminated opponents.

You can complete Vault Disarm, Charge, and Focus Headshot on one enemy.

You can complete Shot Disarm and Double Leg shot on two enemies.

You can complete the final Focus Headshot on one enemy.

A Lesson in Chemistry

Eliminate an opponent with an explosion on Tier 3.

The first enemy you see stands next to an explosive barrel, which can be destroyed with your pistol or Laser Strap gadget.

Mind the Gap

Eliminate an opponent by throwing them off a ledge.

To the left of where you spawn is a ledge, so lure enemies close and use R2/RT to push them off the cliff.

No Gadgets: Advanced Tactical Training

Complete tier 3 of "Advanced tactical training" with no gadgets equipped.

Unequip any gadgets you have at the gadget workbench and just complete this tier 3 as normal.

Fast Learner

Complete tier 1 of "Advanced tactical training" in under one minute.

Just rush through the objectives as shown on screen.

Slow Learner

Complete tier 2 of "Advanced tactical training" only shooting with focus active.

Use Focus for the Double Leg Shots, Focus Headshots, and Shot Disarms.

Hoplophobia

Complete tier 3 without firing a shot.

Use stealth takedowns and melee combat.

All Advanced Close Combat Training Challenges in 007 First Light

Challenge

Description

How to Complete

Advanced Close Combat 1

Complete tier 1 of "Advanced Close Combat Training" escalation.

Simply perform the combat moves as instructed on screen.

Advanced Close Combat 3

Complete tier 2 of "Advanced Close Combat Training" escalation.

Rush over an edge (Hold R2/RT on an enemy when near an exposed railing)

Rush to knockout (Hold R2/RT over a railing to force the enemy off)

Throw over an edge (Use RT/R2 on an enemy when near a railing or cliff)

Throw an enemy into another (Press R2/RT on an enemy and use the Left Stick in the direction of another enemy)

Heavy kick (Square+Hold Square/X+Hold X)

Gut punch (Square+Square+Hold Square/X+X+HoldX)

Advanced Close Combat 3

Complete tier 3 of "Advanced Close Combat Training" escalation.

Run through the gauntlet by eliminating every single enemy you come across.

Close Combat Adept

Complete all tiers of the "Advanced Close Combat Training" escalation.

Follow the guides above, and you'll manage to beat all three tiers.

The Crusher

Crush an enemy with an object.

Up the stairs towards the flag, there's an armored guard standing below an object you can crush him with thanks to the release lever or the Laser Strap.

Buzzin'

Electrocute an enemy.

In Tier 2, head across the catwalk, and you'll find a blue wire that you can hack to electrocute an enemy when they're standing close to it.

Fly Like a Butterfly

Complete tier 2 or 3 of "Advanced Close Combat Training" without getting hit.

Just know when to parry and dodge attacks, or play it safe and use stealth.

Sting Like a Bee

Stagger 10 enemies.

Stagger enemies by attacking them, using gadgets on them, or throwing objects at them.

Distant Impact

Eliminate 3 enemies with throwable items.

You can throw bottles and items around the training grounds, so just throw one, use the finisher, and repeat.

The Runner

Complete tier 3 of "Advanced Close Combat Training" within 3 minutes.

Rush to every enemy and fight them with gadgets and finishers to get them down quicker.

All Lords of Rust Challenges in 007 First Light

Challenge

Description

How to Complete

Lords of Rust 1

Complete tier 1 of Lords of rust.

You need to eliminate 8 enemies, and you can use any method, from stealth to assault.

Lords of Rust 2

Complete tier 2 of Lords of rust.

You need to eliminate 10 enemies, and you can use any method, from stealth to assault.

Lords of Rust 3

Complete tier 3 of Lords of rust.

You need to eliminate 12 enemies, and you can use any method, from stealth to assault. However, you will be forced to try again if you or an enemy uses a gun.

Lord of Lords

Complete all tiers of Lords of rust.

Follow the guides above, and you'll manage to beat all three tiers.

Loose Cargo

Eliminate two enemies by crushing them.

The first two guards on the left in Tier 1 will stand close together, and above them is hanging cargo that you can loosen with the Laser Strap or Phone Dart to crush them.

Dead in the Water

Throw five enemies into the ocean.

This is extremely easy on Tier 2 and Tier 3; just alert every enemy to your presence, then hold R2/RT to rush them towards the edge, which pushes them into the water below.

Silent Running

Eliminate all enemies with stealthy takedowns only.

This is easier on Tier 1, as you'll need to use takedowns, loose cargo traps, and distractions to take out every enemy without them spotting you.

Grillardin

Blow up the chef.

To the left of the chef (who's at the front left of the room at a BBQ) you can use a Laser Strap on the red gas can.

All The Assault Challenges in 007 First Light

Challenge

Description

How to Complete

The Assault 1

Complete tier 1 of "The assault".

You just need to reach the zipline at the end of the level to finish the mission, so just kill everyone or run past them.

The Assault 2

Complete tier 2 of "The assault".

You just need to reach the zipline at the end of the level to finish the mission, so just kill everyone or run past them.

The Assault 3

Complete tier 3 of "The assault".

You just need to reach the zipline at the end of the level to finish the mission, so just kill everyone or run past them.

Gadget Master

Complete "The assault" escalation.

Follow the guides above, and you'll manage to beat all three tiers.

Eye Surgery

Use the laser gadget on 5 different enemies in one session.

Equip the Laser Strap and use it 5 times in one tier; just remember to get batteries by picking them up.

Blown Aparte

Eliminate 3 opponents in the same explosion.

Head up the stairs, and opposite you will be an unreachable platform. Four enemies will stand here, and the Laser Strap can be used on the explosive barrel on the left to start a chain reaction that kills them all.

Cratered

Eliminate 2 opponents with one falling crate.

On tier 3, two enemies will stand next to each other under a crate just before you head up the stairs. Use the Laser Strap or Phone Dart to hit the crate, which will make it fall on them both.

Defenstration

Throw 3 enemies over a railing.

Head up the stairs and just use R2/RT to rush into enemies and force them off the railings.

All Arctic Skies Challenges in 007 First Light

Challenge

Description

How to Complete

Arctic Skies 1

Complete tier 1 of the Arctic Skies mission.

You need to throw 5 enemies off the platform, so just use R2/RT to forcefully push them off the edge.

Arctic Skies 2

Complete tier 2 of the Arctic Skies mission.

You need to throw 5 enemies off the platform, so just use R2/RT to forcefully push them off the edge.

Arctic Skies 3

Complete tier 3 of the Arctic Skies mission.

You need to throw 10 enemies off the platform, so just use R2/RT to forcefully push them off the edge.

Arctic Skies

Complete all tiers of the Arctic Skies mission.

Follow the guides above, and you'll manage to beat all three tiers.

Gone With the Wind

Push 2 enemies over the edge at the same time using a wind fan.

Where you spawn, you can find a wind fan down the stairs. Approach all enemies and run them to the fan, and when they're all in front of it, activate it with the Q-Watch.

Say Cheese

Knock 5 enemies over the edge using the shockwave camera gadget.

The Shockwave Camera has upgrades from the TacSim Store, and purchasing them will give it more force, allowing you to use it to push people off the cliff thanks to its power.

What a Rush

Charge 5 enemies over the edge.

You can charge enemies over the edge with R1+Square (RB+X).

This is Antarctica

Kick 5 enemies off the edge.

You can kick enemies off the edge with Press Square, then Hold Square (Press X then Hold X).

No Mistakes

Only eliminate enemies by throwing or pushing them off the edge.

This is easy, as it's the only way to complete each tier anyway. Just hold R2/RT at enemies and push them off the edge.

Arctic Skies Mastery

Complete all challenges for the Arctic Skies mission.

Follow the challenge guides above, and you'll get this challenge!

All Clean Infiltrations Challenges in 007 First Light

Challenge

Description

How to Complete

Clean Infiltrations

Complete the "Clean Infiltrations" operation.

Follow the objective, and you'll get this challenge.

Takedown Marathon

Do a silent takedown every 30 seconds until you complete the mission.

The Smoke Pod is essential, as you can spam it for cover to stay hidden as you take out enemies from within the smoke.

No Setpieces

Don't interact or use gadgets on any setpieces.

Just avoid gadgets and distractions.

Iron it Out

Knock an NPC out only using throwable irons.

You'll find irons around the map, so just loop an enemy around them and keep throwing them as you find them.

Quick Cleaner

Complete the mission in under 2 minutes.

Follow the objectives and speed run it.

No Bullets

Complete the "Clean Infiltrations" operation without firing a bullet.

Use gadgets and fists only.

No Gadgets: Clean Infiltration

Complete the "Clean Infiltrations" operation with no gadgets equipped.

Use guns or fists only, but only after clearing your gadget loadout before the mission.

Clean Infiltrations Mastery

Complete all other challenges for the operation.

You'll get this simply by completing the challenges above.

All The Garden Party Challenges in 007 First Light

Challenge

Description

How to Complete

The Garden Party

Complete "The Garden Party" operation.

Follow the objective, and you'll get this challenge.

Never Spotted

Complete "The Garden Party" operation without getting spotted.

Utilize stealth takedowns and stay in cover to avoid detection.

Pacifist

Complete "The Garden Party" operation without discharging a firearm.

Just don't use a gun and you'll be fine.

Watch This

Complete this mission with only the Q-Watch assigned.

Don't use gadgets or guns.

Secret Data

Get the data from the laptop in the garden area.

There's a laptop by the fountain you need to interact with.

No Gadgets: The Garden Party

Complete "The Garden Party" operation with no gadgets equipped.

Unequip all gadgets from the gadget bench before starting the mission.

Work Hazard

Crush 5 enemies with an object.

Use the Laser Strap on the scaffolding around the garden to crush enemies.

The Garden Party Mastery

Complete all challenges in "The Garden Party" operation.

Complete the challenges shown above for this one.


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Released
May 27, 2026
ESRB
Teen / Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence, In-Game Purchases
Developer(s)
IO Interactive
Publisher(s)
IO Interactive
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Genre(s)
Action, Adventure, Stealth