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IO Interactive Unveils 007 DLC Starring Lenny Kravitz.

6/6/2026

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Bond DLC

IO Interactive announced a 007 First Light DLC starring pirate king Bawma, played by actor Lenny Kravitz.
The DLC returns James Bond to Aleph for a briefing and will release on PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2.
IO Interactive said game sold over 2 million copies in its first week, earned a 9/10 from IGN, and adds TacSim challenges, a gadget, New Game+ and a photo mode in its roadmap.

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Bond’s Land Rover

The game repeatedly labels the vehicle as “the Land Rover,” making the brand a constant verbal cue.
Bawma, voiced by Lenny Kravitz, gifts Bond a Land Rover that is later destroyed and swapped for a vintage model.
In-game prompts such as “Go and get the Land Rover!” illustrate the overt product-placement strategy.
Reviewer cites ex-BioWare producer Mark Darrah’s claim that movie-style brand deals could supplant microtransaction revenue.

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Bond Gadget Balance

The game introduces the Q-Watch, which remotely hacks radios, air-conditioners and TVs to distract or electrocute enemies.
Missions begin in crowded areas that serve only as scenery, not interactive zones.
The Bluff move lets Bond walk past foes or feign surrender with a single button.
Critics warn that perfect gadget use can break the game, indicating balance issues.

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Bond DLC

IO Interactive announced a 007 First Light DLC starring pirate king Bawma, played by actor Lenny Kravitz.
The DLC returns James Bond to Aleph for a briefing and will release on PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S and Switch 2.
IO Interactive said game sold over 2 million copies in its first week, earned a 9/10 from IGN, and adds TacSim challenges, a gadget, New Game+ and a photo mode in its roadmap.

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