Hey, secret agents! If you’ve reached Chapter 13 of 007 First Light, give yourself a pat on the back. Titled “Going Old School,” this mission is a beautiful love letter to the 1960s era of James Bond. Developed by IO Interactive, the masterminds behind Hitman, this chapter trades high-tech drones for classic espionage and raw intuition.
If you’re struggling to infiltrate the vintage Mediterranean estate without alerting the guards, don’t sweat it. I’ve gone behind enemy lines to bring you this definitive step-by-step guide to clearing the chapter like a true Double-O.
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007 First Light Chapter 13: “Going Old School” Mission Briefing
Before you jump into your tuxedo, let’s look at the mission parameters and what you’ll need to bag that “Silent Assassin” rating.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Monte Carlo (Vintage Estate) |
| Primary Objective | Retrieve the microfilm and neutralize the courier |
| Difficulty | Hard (Restricted Gadgets) |
| Legacy Item | The Golden Lighter (Hidden in the Library) |
| Key Perk | “Master Disguise” (Essential for the party) |
How to Complete “Going Old School”: Step-by-Step
Step 1: The Infiltration (The Tuxedo Approach) The mission starts at the estate’s perimeter. Avoid the main gate. Instead, head to the left cliffside path. You’ll find a waiter’s uniform in a laundry van. Disguise yourself and walk through the service entrance. Pro-tip: Leave your modern silenced pistol in the trash bin outside to pass the frisk check—you’ll find an “old-school” weapon inside.
Step 2: Retrieving the Microfilm The intel is hidden inside a vintage globe in the Master Library on the second floor. You’ll need to solve a short clock puzzle: set the grandfather clock to 10:07 to unlock the library’s secret compartment. While you’re here, don’t forget to grab the Golden Lighter, one of the rare 007 First Light Legacy Items.
Step 3: Neutralizing the Courier The courier is the man in the white suit at the casino table. To avoid a massive shootout, poison his drink with the sedative found in the kitchen. Wait for him to feel “unwell” and follow him to the restroom. Neutralize him quietly and take the decryption key from his pocket.
Step 4: The Classic Escape Once you have the intel, the alarms will eventually trigger. Head to the garage and hijack the vintage DB5. This triggers a high-speed chase through the winding hills of Monte Carlo. Use the oil slick and smoke screen features (the “old-school” gadgets) to disable the pursuing SUVs and reach the extraction point.
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For a deeper look into the history of the world’s most famous spy and the movies that inspired this mission, visit the official James Bond Wikipedia page.
Chapter 13 is a test of patience and style. Stay cool, move fast, and remember: Bond never breaks a sweat!
FAQs
How do I open the Library secret door in Chapter 13?
You must set the grandfather clock in the study to 10:07, which serves as a nod to Bond’s agent number and unlocks the hidden compartment.
Can I use the DB5 in other missions of 007 First Light?
While it’s the star of Chapter 13, you can unlock the DB5 for free-roam and safehouse activities after completing the “Going Old School” mission.
