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Multiple headlines focus on 007: First Light’s rollout details: the opening mission (Iceland) and first 13 minutes leaked online, prompting IO Interactive to release official footage. There’s also strong attention on pre-load timing—Steam and Xbox reportedly won’t have a preload, with PlayStation 5 being the only platform—and controversy around Denuvo DRM.

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Key Takeaway IO Interactive appears to be countering a leaked opening sequence by releasing the first 13 minutes officially, while launch timing and DRM decisions are drawing backlash.
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IO Interactive appears to be countering a leaked opening sequence by releasing the first 13 minutes officially, while launch timing and DRM decisions are drawing backlash.

Multiple headlines focus on 007: First Light’s rollout details: the opening mission (Iceland) and first 13 minutes leaked online, prompting IO Interactive to release official footage. There’s also strong attention on pre-load timing—Steam and Xbox reportedly won’t have a preload, with PlayStation 5 being the only platform—and controversy around Denuvo DRM.

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leaked segment Introduction mission set in Iceland leaked on YouTube.
official response IO Interactive released official footage of the first 13 minutes.

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  • Follow Eurogamer and Rock Paper Shotgun updates for any additional official clips tied to leaked footage. Eurogamer

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  • 007 First Light will not have a pre-load on Steam or Xbox WCCFTech
  • 007 First Light Skips Pre-Load on Steam and Xbox; PlayStation 5 Will Be The Only Platform Due To Mandatory Requirement WCCFTech
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