Tactical Simulation (Tacsim) Explained
In 007 First light there's a second game mode called TacSim. Tacsim is replay-focused training program that is operated by MI6 and overseen by Dr. Selina Tan. It allow the agents to revisits mission through simulated scenarios featuring unique objectives, gameplay modifiers and specialized challenges. Agents can earn Intel and Clearance XP by completing Tacsim missions. TacSim offers experimentation, familiarity with the game mechanics and replayability.
TacSim shares the same DNA of the Escalation Contract in Hitman World of Assasination.
How to unlock TacSim
Bond will naturally unlock the Tacsim early, Moneypenny will bring Bond to the Q Lab for the first time to meet Q and Dr. Tan asked to see him as well.
After speaking to Dr. Selina Tan TacSim will be availble when you go back to Menu.
Escalations and Operations
Agents can choose between Two categories of missions in TacSim.
Escalations
Escalations are multi-stage challenges that increase in difficulty when going to the next stage. Every stage introduces additional restrictions, objectives, enemies and challenges.
Operations
Operations are single stage missions focused on agent's freedom and creativity, agent receives an objective, a set of restrictions and challenges then decides on how to complete the mission.
Summary
| Feature | Structure | Difficulty | Focus | Restrictions | Replayability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalations | Multi-tier (3 Stages) | Increases every tier/stages | Skill Mastery | Heavy | Challenge Progressions |
| Operations | Single Mission | Fixed Difficulty | Creativity | Moderate | Sandbox |
Clearance Level, Intel and Intel Shop
Clearance Level
Clearance Level represents and agent's level in the TacSim. Completing missions and challenges in TacSim earns the agent Clearance XP. Higher the clearance level the more items in the shop will be availble to be purchased by the agent.
Intel
Intel is the TacSim's currency. Intel can be earned by completing:
- Escalation Missions
- Operations MIssions
- Completing Challenges
But intel is insufficient on its own. The agent must reach the necessary Clearance Level before an item can be purchased.
Intel Shop
After earning Intel and leveling up the agent's Clearance Level. Agents can visit the shop to purchase:
- Outfits
- Weapons
- Weapon Skins
- Gadgets
- Gadget Skins
- Gadget Upgrades
Agent's Score and Leaderboards
Score and Leaderboard are TacSim's ranking system. Where missions are graded based on the agent's performance, efficiency and completion of objective, with the results recorded on the online leaderboards.
Agents can improve their rankings by improving their tactics, mission routes and obtaining a higher scores across Escalations and Operations.
Agents can view the leaderboard after completing a mission.
Collectibles
TacSim serves as a hub where agents can see all of the collectibles that they have collected throughout the campaign. Agents can visit the TacSim anytime to see all of the collectibles that they have collected.
Whether you're a completionist collecting every last collectible or simply curious to what you may have missed, TacSim's Mission Field Collection will help the agent track how many collectibles they have missing!
Future Updates
IO Interactive are very clear that TacSim will get constant update.
The developer have confirmed plans for:
- New Escalations Challenges
- New Operations Missions
- Gadgets
- Additional Rewards
- New interaction points and Mission Modifiers
IO Interactive stated that the launch of 007 First Light is "just the beginning" and that they plan to listen to the fanbase's Feedback.
