007 First Light Tacsim explained

The Tacsim in 007 First Light is an additional mode wherein James Bond can engage in all kinds of special challenges and training tests. Effectively it’s an optional area for “Immersive Agent Training” wherein players can just enjoy various challenges for their own sake, all the while working through a progression path in which players can unlock various gadgets, weapons and suits to bring into Tacsim with them. Below I’ll explain everything you need to know about this gameplay mode and what it does for 007 First Light. You can also meet actress Gemma Chan down here!

What is Tacsim in 007 First Light?

Tacsim, or the Immersive Agent Training and Tactical Simulator, is an optional game mode picked from the main menu of 007 First Light, or from Q’s basement at certain points in the story, in which James Bond can do various stealth and combat challenges, as well as training tutorials that explain certain gameplay mechanics.

Keep in mind that a lot of Tacsim missions aren’t available until you complete the main campaign. If you want to know how long that will take you, here’s a guide explaining: how long is 007 First Light?

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As you play Tacsim, you’ll unlock Intel and raise your clearance level by playing through challenges with escalating difficulties like The Training, The Test, and The Showdown that introduce the challenges, and lets you practice them before a final, tough conclusion.

• Intel is a currency earned by completing Tacsim missions and optional challenges within those missions. You can spend it to unlock new suits, gadgets, weapons and upgrades to bring with you into other Tacsim missions.
• Clearance represents your overall progress in Tacsim – effectively, your level. It can’t go down, and certain Intel purchases are gated behind higher clearance level. For example, you can’t buy the Missile Pen until Clearance level 15.