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People are reacting to early 007: First Light gameplay leaks—especially the first 13 minutes and an Iceland introduction mission—while IO Interactive responds with official footage. A separate flashpoint is a reported last-minute Denuvo DRM change that preorder customers say could impact performance and online verification.

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Key Takeaway Expect continued turbulence around 007: First Light as leaked opening gameplay spreads, IO Interactive counters with official clips, and DRM changes reportedly trigger backlash over online/performance impacts.
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Expect continued turbulence around 007: First Light as leaked opening gameplay spreads, IO Interactive counters with official clips, and DRM changes reportedly trigger backlash over online/performance impacts.

People are reacting to early 007: First Light gameplay leaks—especially the first 13 minutes and an Iceland introduction mission—while IO Interactive responds with official footage. A separate flashpoint is a reported last-minute Denuvo DRM change that preorder customers say could impact performance and online verification.

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leak item First 13 minutes gameplay leaked online
leak type Introduction mission (Iceland) leaked on YouTube
company response IO Interactive published official footage of the opening mission after the leak
online claim Reports cite strict online check-ins tied to the DRM change

What to Watch

  • Watch for more official gameplay/mission footage drops from IO Interactive immediately after any new leaks. Eurogamer
  • Track community coverage of DRM behavior (FPS/performance and online check-in requirements) after the Denuvo change report. Tom's Hardware

What Changed

  • As 007 First Light's first 13 minutes leak online, IO Interactive drops official footage of the opening mission Eurogamer
  • 007 First Light Leaks Prompt IO Interactive to Publish Gameplay Early IGN
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