IO Interactive is actually doing something right for once, and it’s a miracle. The developer has announced the release of a free DLC for 007 First Light, titled Extended Operations, and it’s available now. Yes, you read that right – free. No Season Pass, no Battle Pass, no “optional” purchase that’s actually required to enjoy the full game. Just a good old-fashioned, no-strings-attached free update with new content.
The DLC That Shall Not Be Named (As A Cash Grab)
IO Interactive has proven itself to be one of the better developers when it comes to supporting a game post-launch. They’ve shown with the modern Hitman games that they can deliver on lengthy roadmaps and provide meaningful updates, rather than just phoning it in with some half-baked DLC that’s only purpose is to separate players from their hard-earned cash. And it looks like they’re doing the same with 007 First Light. Extended Operations brings a slew of new content, including the ability to get behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Valhalla, a new photo mode, and more.
The Valhalla Protocol: Because Who Doesn’t Love A Good Car Chase?
One of the new additions in Extended Operations is the Valhalla Protocol, which lets players take on challengers on the roads of Slovakia in a sort of secret agent Twisted Metal. It’s a competitive mode where players will be pitted against each other globally, with four different versions of the track to compete on. And, of course, no James Bond game would be complete without a healthy dose of explosions and gunfire, so you’ll have access to mounted missiles and turrets to take down your opponents. On top of that, a new photo mode has been added, because who doesn’t love taking dramatic action shots of their gaming exploits?
More Guns, More Outfits, More Bond
But wait, there’s more! Extended Operations also brings two new weapons to the game: the Squire Marksman Rifle and the Storm 12 Gauge Shotgun. Because, you know, Bond can never have too many guns. And to go along with those new guns, IO Interactive is also throwing in two new outfits for Bond, because who doesn’t love a good fashion update? And if you’re feeling particularly masochistic, you can jump into the new New Game+ mode, which lets you wear the new outfits from the start and takes the difficulty up to 11 with the new ’00’ difficulty level.
In conclusion, it’s a miracle. IO Interactive has actually done something that benefits the players, rather than just their bottom line. Extended Operations is a free DLC that adds meaningful content to 007 First Light, and it’s available now. So go ahead, jump back into the world of James Bond, and enjoy the new content without having to shell out a single extra penny. It’s a rare treat in the gaming world, so let’s appreciate it while it lasts.
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