IO Interactive considered giving James Bond more extravagant gadgets in 007 First Light, but removed or reduced them because they made the character feel implausible and overly comic. The decision matters because it reflects the studio’s aim to make the game’s younger Bond feel grounded while retaining the series’ espionage identity.

Senior combat designer Tom Marcham said some ideas looked “silly” in play, prompting the team to avoid devices such as alligator submarines and weaponised bagpipes. Instead, the game’s equipment is designed to create tactical opportunities and support close-quarters combat, rather than relying on tasers or sleep darts; IO Interactive is still exploring gadgets for future replayability and content.