007 First Light TacSim Guide: Full Challenge and Achievement Checklist

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  • Primary Subject: 007 First Light
  • Key Update: Completing the specific parameters inside the virtual testing grounds unlocks three distinct achievements/trophies: What If...?, A Change of Pace, and The Readiness is All.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: June 2, 2026
  • Quick Answer: The Tactical Simulation mode consists of 12 global Standard Challenges alongside 6 specialized training programs (split between Escalations and Operations).

The Tactical Simulation - also known as the TacSim Mode - is the best way to test your skills as James Bond in 007 First Light.

TacSim offers escalating challenges and unique missions to help you hone your skills as a spy. This mode has its own set of challenges separate from the main story. While you won't get a unique outfit for completing it all, doing so definitely proves you're worthy of getting your Double-O status.

All TacSim Challenges in 007 First Light

There are plenty of challenges in TacSim mode. There are general challenges that can be applied to any mission, while there are some that are mission-specific.

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Certain achievements are locked behind the TacSim Mode, so it's definitely worth going through each of the challenges. You'll get the What If...? achievement if you complete an operation in Tacsim. A Change of Pace is unlocked after completing an escalation, while The Readiness is All is unlocked after beating tier 3 of an escalation.

Here are all the standard TacSim challenges in 007 First Light:

  • Classified Papers - [REDACTED] (Collect a file on the floor opposite the TacSim mission board, by the workstation with a plant).
  • Full Pockets - Use four different gadgets during a mission.
  • The Driver - Complete any mission wearing the Chauffeur outfit.
  • TacSim Hub Introduction - Complete the guided tutorial inside the Tactical Simulation Hub.
  • Shotgun Specialist - Complete any mission, only eliminating enemies using a shotgun.
  • Pistol Specialist - Complete any mission, only eliminating enemies using a pistol.
  • Dropping In - Do three takedowns from above in a mission.
  • The Chemist - Complete a mission with at least three chemical gadgets and no battery gadgets equipped.
  • The Technologist - Complete a mission with at least three battery gadgets and no chemical gadgets equipped.
  • All In - Grab rush two enemies over a ledge.
  • Mix It Up - Eliminate enemies with at least three different weapon types during a mission.
  • It Wasn't Me - Do a takedown and bluff in the span of 10 seconds.

Here are all the Advanced Tactical Training challenges in 007 First Light:

  • Advanced Tactical Training 1 - Complete tier 1 of Advanced Tactical Training.
  • Advanced Tactical Training 2 - Complete tier 2 of Advanced Tactical Training.
  • Advanced Tactical Training 3 - Complete tier 3 of Advanced Tactical Training.
  • Graduated - Complete all three tiers of Advanced Tactical Training.
  • Four Your Eyes Only - Complete tier 2 with four or less eliminated opponents.
  • A Lesson in Chemistry - Eliminate an opponent with an explosion on Tier 3.
  • Mind the Gap - Eliminate an opponent by throwing them off a ledge.
  • No Gadgets - Advanced Tactical Training - Complete tier 3 of "Advanced Tactical Training" with no gadgets equipped.
  • Fast Learner - Complete tier 1 of "Advanced Tactical Training" in under one minute.
  • Slow Learner - Complete tier 2 of "Advanced Tactical Training," only shooting with focus active.
  • Hoplophobia - Complete tier 3 without firing a shot.

Here are all the Advanced Close Combat Training challenges in 007 First Light:

  • Advanced Close Combat 1 - Complete tier 1 of Advanced Close Combat Training escalation.
  • Advanced Close Combat 2 - Complete tier 2 of Advanced Close Combat Training escalation.
  • Advanced Close Combat 3 - Complete tier 3 of Advanced Close Combat Training escalation.
  • Close Combat Adept - Complete all tiers of the Advanced Close Combat Training escalation.
  • The Crusher - Crush an enemy with an object.
  • Buzzin' - Electrocute an enemy.
  • Fly Like a Butterfly - Complete tier 2 or 3 of "Advanced Close Combat Training" without getting hit.
  • Sting Like a Bee - Stagger 10 enemies.
  • Distant Impact - Eliminate 3 enemies with throwable items.
  • The Runner - Complete tier 3 of "Advanced Close Combat Training" within 3 minutes.

Here are all the Lords of Rust challenges in 007 First Light:

  • Lords of Rust 1 - Complete tier 1 of Lords of Rust.
  • Lords of Rust 2 - Complete tier 2 of Lords of Rust.
  • Lords of Rust 3 - Complete tier 3 of Lords of Rust.
  • Lord of Lords - Complete all tiers of Lords of Rust.
  • Loose Cargo - Eliminate two enemies by crushing them.
  • Dead in the Water - Throw five enemies into the ocean.
  • Silent Running - Eliminate all enemies with stealthy takedowns only.
  • Grillardin - Blow up the chef.

Here are all the Assault challenges in 007 First Light:

  • The Assault 1 - Complete tier 1 of The Assault.
  • The Assault 2 - Complete tier 2 of The Assault.
  • The Assault 3 - Complete tier 3 of The Assault.
  • Gadget Master - Complete The Assault escalation.
  • Eye Surgery - Use the laser gadget on 5 different enemies in one session.
  • Blown Aparte - Eliminate 3 opponents in the same explosion.
  • Cratered - Eliminate 2 opponents with one falling crate.
  • Defenstration - Throw 3 enemies over a railing.

Here are all the Arctic Skies challenges in 007 First Light:

  • Arctic Skies 1 - Complete tier 1 of the Arctic Skies mission.
  • Arctic Skies 2 - Complete tier 2 of the Arctic Skies mission.
  • Arctic Skies 3 - Complete tier 3 of the Arctic Skies mission.
  • Arctic Skies - Complete all tiers of the Arctic Skies mission.
  • Gone With the Wind - Push 2 enemies over the edge at the same time using a wind fan.
  • Say Cheese - Knock 5 enemies over the edge using the shockwave camera gadget.
  • What a Rush - Charge 5 enemies over the edge.
  • This is Antarctica - Kick 5 enemies off the edge.
  • No Mistakes - Only eliminate enemies by throwing or pushing them off the edge.
  • Arctic Skies Mastery - Complete all challenges for the Arctic Skies mission.

Here are all the Clean Infiltrations challenges in 007 First Light:

  • Clean Infiltrations - Complete the Clean Infiltrations operation.
  • Takedown Marathon - Do a silent takedown every 30 seconds until you complete the mission.
  • No Setpieces - Don't interact or use gadgets on any setpieces.
  • Iron it Out - Knock an NPC out only using throwable irons.
  • Quick Cleaner - Complete the mission in under 2 minutes.
  • No Bullets - Complete the "Clean Infiltrations" operation without firing a bullet.
  • No Gadgets: Clean Infiltration - Complete the "Clean Infiltrations" operation with no gadgets equipped.
  • Clean Infiltrations Mastery - Complete all other challenges for the operation.

Here are all The Garden Party challenges in 007 First Light:

  • The Garden Party - Complete The Garden Party operation.
  • Never Spotted - Complete The Garden Party operation without getting spotted.
  • Pacifist - Complete The Garden Party operation without discharging a firearm.
  • Watch This - Complete this mission with only the Q-Watch assigned.
  • Secret Data - Get the data from the laptop in the garden area.
  • No Gadgets: The Garden Party - Complete The Garden Party operation with no gadgets equipped.
  • Work Hazard - Crush 5 enemies with an object.
  • The Garden Party Mastery - Complete all challenges in "The Garden Party" operation.

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