007 First Light Update 1.2.2 Will Add Recommended Path Tracing Settings

The hotfix will also target severe RTX 5070 frame-rate drops, Path Tracing visual glitches, and stuttering in online Escalations.

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007 First Light title card announcing Game Update 1.2.2

007 First Light Update 1.2.2 is being deployed on September 25 with a new option for recommended Path Tracing settings, performance improvements, and a long list of visual fixes. IO Interactive detailed the changes in its Steam announcement.

The hotfix follows the previous Update 1.2.1 hotfix, which focused on GPU hangs and crashes after the Path Tracing update. Version 1.2.2 takes a wider approach by addressing frame-rate drops on RTX 5070 cards, online Escalation stuttering, and visual problems across the campaign.

Players who do not want to tune every graphics option manually will be able to enable recommended default settings. IO Interactive also provided specific guidance for RTX 5070, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090 cards, including target resolutions, Path Tracing quality levels, and NVIDIA DLSS options.

Recommended Path Tracing settings

After updating the game and graphics drivers, IO Interactive recommends restoring the graphics defaults before making any additional changes. The option is available at Options -> Graphics -> [R] Restore to defaults. VSync can be turned off if that better suits the player’s display and preferences.

Use Medium Path Tracing on RTX 5070 and RTX 5080.
Use High Path Tracing on RTX 5090.
Use 1080p on RTX 5070, 1440p on RTX 5080, and up to 4K on RTX 5090.
Set Resolution Scaling to NVIDIA DLSS.
Set DLSS Super Resolution to Auto.
Enable DLSS Multi Frame Generation, which ranges from 2X to 6X. Dynamic Multi Frame Generation can adjust the multiplier automatically to maintain a steadier frame rate.

IO Interactive expects around 60 fps at 1080p on RTX 5070 and around 60 fps at 1440p on RTX 5080, although results will vary by mission and checkpoint. Adding 2X DLSS Frame Generation with DLSS Super Resolution set to Auto should keep performance above 60 fps across the game.

RTX 5090 cards can reach more than 200 fps with 6X DLSS Frame Generation, according to the developer. Medium Path Tracing remains the recommended balance because the High setting uses more detailed shading, higher-quality reflection detail, and more light bounces. High is currently recommended only when using an RTX 5090.

007 First Light Update 1.2.2 Patch Notes

The official notes cover performance and stability first, followed by campaign lighting, reflections, shadows, and other Path Tracing problems. Several fixes target individual scenes where lighting could flicker, become too bright, or reveal areas outside the intended level.

PERFORMANCE & STABILITY

Chapter 03 – All the Time in the World

Improved performance during the opening drive, inside the hotel and during the car chase with Path Tracing enabled on high-end GPUs.

Chapter 06 – Uninvited

Fixed an issue where performance dropped to 5–10 FPS when entering the Gala area and looking towards the crowd with Path Tracing enabled on RTX 5070 GPUs.

Chapter 08 – Time to Die

Fixed an issue where performance dropped to 5–10 FPS during a camera zoom in the “Smoking Gun” cutscene with Path Tracing enabled on RTX 5070 GPUs.

Online & Tactical Simulations

Fixed an issue that caused heavy stuttering when starting online Escalations with Path Tracing enabled.

GAMEPLAY & ENVIRONMENT

Chapter 00 – Against the Odds

Fixed an issue where rain appeared too bright and flickered during the cliff sliding tutorial with Path Tracing enabled.

Chapter 02 – A Night Out

Fixed an issue where an overly bright reflection appeared under a bench in the Universal Exports foyer with Path Tracing enabled.

Chapter 04 – The Past Never Dies

Fixed an issue where a shadow suddenly appeared and disappeared on the left wall of the tunnel before the auction guards with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where light shone through a wall near the entrance to the Infiltration area with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where light shone through the wall above the barred entrance to the restricted room in the Bitcoin Opportunity area with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where a seated character’s shadow was visible through other characters in the Black Market with Path Tracing enabled.

Chapter 05 – Beyond the Grave

Fixed an issue where a missing bridge shadow made enemy shadows appear to float during cutscenes with Path Tracing enabled.

Chapter 06 – Uninvited

Fixed an issue where the Null Space appeared too dark despite the ceiling lights being switched on with Path Tracing enabled.

Chapter 07 – Knightfall

Fixed an issue where the elevator’s glass door reflected areas outside the level during the ride with Monroe with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where books on and below Ponsonby’s desk wobbled when loading the M’s Office checkpoint.
Fixed an issue where distorted patterns appeared on the glass enclosures around trees on Executive Floor 3 with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where a shadow in the 35th-floor corridor near Volta’s office appeared and disappeared depending on the camera angle.
Fixed an issue where certain camera angles caused the screen to turn dark in the Diamond Lounge corridor with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where part of a door frame flickered in bathroom mirror reflections on Executive Floor 2 with Path Tracing enabled.

Chapter 08 – Time to Die

Fixed an issue where distorted patterns appeared on rocks near the hotel pool and reception area with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where unwanted patterns appeared on Bond’s white tuxedo during the bowtie interaction with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where light shone through a surface near the laptop in Tranquility Cave’s yoga storage room with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where an incorrect leaf shadow appeared on the upper exterior wall of Emperor Villa with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where surfaces flickered and overly bright reflections showed areas outside the level near the stairs in Hung Villa and Bond’s villa with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where shadows from palm trees and other plants suddenly appeared and disappeared when moving the camera with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where the lighting became overly bright or briefly went dark during the elevator ride after taking Isola’s call with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where distorted patterns appeared on the floor behind Moneypenny in the THEIA core chamber with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where Murto’s apron flickered during the wine cellar cutscenes with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where a dark stripe flickered across the ceiling near the end of the corridor at the “In Position” checkpoint with Path Tracing enabled.

Chapter 09 – Wave of the Future

Fixed an issue where the cable car cables had overly bright reflections when arriving at the Arrival Station with Path Tracing enabled.
Fixed an issue where uneven shadows made small stones near the Command Center stairs appear to be missing with Path Tracing enabled.

Chapter 10 – For England

Fixed an issue where the Valhalla’s shadows disappeared while it was stationary and reappeared after explosions with Path Tracing enabled.

007 – Epilogue

Fixed an issue where unnatural shadow patterns appeared on Bond’s suit during the epilogue cutscene with Path Tracing enabled.

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007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Players follow James Bond as a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training program and discover an origin story of the world's most famous spy.

Genre Shooter, Adventure
Platforms Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Perspective Third person
Modes Single player
Release May 27, 2026
Publisher IO Interactive
Age Rating
Time to Beat

Main

15h

Main + Extras

17.7h

Completionist

29.3h