TL;DR
- There are 23 MI6 Intel Files hidden across 12 chapters of 007 First Light.
- Collecting all 23 unlocks the For Your Eyes Only trophy and achievement.
- Intel Files are logged but not removed when collected — the item stays in place, only your menu counter updates.
- Intel has no consistent appearance — it can be a computer screen, a folder, a dress box, or even a wooden spoon.
- None are missable — use Chapter Select to return to any checkpoint.
- Intel saves instantly on interaction. Quit out immediately after grabbing one.
- Intel #2 (Recruit Stats) can only be interacted with after talking to Q — it won’t register before the conversation.
- Intel #20 (Q’s Photo) requires the Laser Strap gadget and a cabinet code (4397) to access.
007 First Light all MI6 intel files locations are spread across 12 chapters of the campaign, with some chapters containing two or even three intel files close together. These files are dossiers and personal items tied to characters you meet throughout the story — from Selina Tan and Moneypenny to Q, Caliban, and Sir Nicholas Webb. They flesh out the lore of the game and are among the most rewarding collectibles to find for Bond fans.
One thing that makes intel tricky to hunt: it has no consistent look. One file is a laptop screen. Another is a dress box on a bed. One is a wooden spoon. You can’t just scan for a specific prop type. The Q-Watch helps — it glows yellow near collectibles when you press L1 or LB — but this guide gives you precise directions so you don’t have to guess. For a full overview of all 92 collectibles in the game, see our 007 First Light all missions, challenges and collectibles guide.
Key Tips Before You Start
- Intel stays in place after collection: Unlike mementos or postcards, MI6 Intel files are not physically removed from the environment when you pick them up. They are simply logged. Don’t think you’ve missed one just because it’s still sitting there.
- Intel #2 is story-locked: The Recruit Stats file in Chapter 4 cannot be interacted with until after you have spoken to Q and gone through the Q-Watch tutorial. Trying before the conversation does nothing.
- Intel #20 needs the Laser Strap: Q’s Photo in Chapter 15 is locked behind a door that requires the Laser Strap gadget to open, plus a cabinet code. Equip the Laser Strap before loading that checkpoint.
- Chapter Select is your best tool: Jump directly to the checkpoint listed for each file. You don’t need to replay the full chapter.
- Items save instantly: Interact with a file and quit to the main menu right away. No need to reach the next checkpoint.
- Trophy bug fix: If For Your Eyes Only doesn’t pop after your 23rd file, go to the Tactical Simulation hub and examine your collectible wall to force a sync.
All 23 MI6 Intel Files Locations in 007 First Light
Intel 1 – Workshop Notice: Selina Tan (Chapter 4: The Heart of the Matter)
Checkpoint: 04 – Q-Lab
Objective: Meet and greet
When you enter the Q-Lab to meet Q and Selina Tan for the first time, don’t go straight to the objective marker. Walk to the back right corner of the room where two scientists are having a conversation. The Workshop Notice is sitting on the cupboard beside them. This is your first intel file in the game.
Intel 2 – Recruit Stats: 00 Recruits (Chapter 4: The Heart of the Matter)
Checkpoint: 04 – Q-Lab
Objective: Meet and greet
Important: This file is only accessible after you have spoken to Q and completed the Q-Watch tutorial. Trying to interact with it before that does nothing. Once the tutorial is done, look for the laptop behind where Q was standing — it’s roughly in the middle of the same room, next to the test chamber with the green Land Rover. Interact with the laptop screen to collect it.
Intel 3 – Family Photo: Lennox Monroe (Chapter 5: A New Home)
Checkpoint: 01 – Home
Objective: Make yourself at home
As soon as you arrive at Bond’s new home and gain control, walk straight forward into the living room. The Family Photo is sitting on the cupboard in the right corner of the room. You’ll pass right by it on your way to explore the apartment. For more on this chapter, check our A New Home all challenges guide.
Intel 4 – Dress Box: Cressida Bright (Chapter 5: A New Home)
Checkpoint: 01 – Home
Objective: See what Cressida wants
Follow the main story objective to Cressida’s bedroom at the end of the hallway. You must enter this room as part of the story. The Dress Box intel is sitting on her bed as a gift box. Hard to miss since you walk directly to it for the objective.
Intel 5 – Arrowhead Report: Arrowhead (Chapter 7: A Matter of Considerable Delicacy)
Checkpoint: 07 – Operations
Objective: Go to Moneypenny’s pod
Take the elevator up to Operations as the story directs. When you exit the elevator, turn around and go in the opposite direction from the objective marker. Walk to the far end of the floor. The Arrowhead Report is on the desk in the middle at the end of the corridor. Don’t follow the objective marker first — go the opposite way.
Intel 6 – 009 Profile: 009 (Chapter 7: A Matter of Considerable Delicacy)
Checkpoint: 08 – Master Manipulator
Objective: Get briefing from Moneypenny
This one is straightforward. When you arrive in Moneypenny’s office for the briefing, the 009 Profile file is sitting right on her desk. You’ll see it immediately when you enter the room. Interact with it before or after the briefing.
Intel 7 – Facial Composite: Niko and Tero Murto (Chapter 9: Out of the Ashes)
Checkpoint: 05 – Talk to Moneypenny
Objective: Talk to Moneypenny
After taking the elevator up to Operations, don’t head straight to Moneypenny. Instead, go behind the elevator — look for the back left side of the elevator shaft. The Facial Composite is on the back left cabinet there. It’s a quick detour from the main path.
Intel 8 – Delivery Box: Bawma (Chapter 10: The Past Never Dies)
Checkpoint: 03 – Black Market
Objective: Obtain auction fee
From the market entrance, head to the back left corner of the market area. You’re looking for the stall that sits to the left of the shooting range. The Delivery Box intel is on the market stall there, sitting among some golden water jugs on a wooden box. For more on this chapter, see our The Past Never Dies all challenges guide.
Intel 9 – Photo of Greenway: John Greenway (Chapter 10: The Past Never Dies)
Checkpoint: 08 – Examine the Crime Scene
Objective: Examine the crime scene
While investigating the crime scene on the boat after the auction, follow the area through to the room at the very end of the vessel. The Photo of Greenway is on the left cupboard inside that end room. Make sure you reach the final room — the file is not near the entrance of the boat.
Intel 10 – Bond Family Photo: James Bond (Chapter 11: Uninvited)
Checkpoint: 02 – Back Home
Objective: Go to Bond’s room
Follow the objective to Bond’s bedroom. Once inside, look at the nightstand to the right of the bed. The Bond Family Photo is sitting right there. This is a story objective room so you’ll walk directly to it. For more on this chapter, see our Uninvited all challenges guide.
Intel 11 – Webb Industries Press Pack: Webb Industries (Chapter 11: Uninvited)
Checkpoint: 05 – Get Upstairs
Objective: Find the assassin
After using your invitation to enter the Gala room, immediately turn left and enter the press room with the big screen. On the left side of that room there is a guarded section. To get past the guard:
- Use the fuse box in the right corner of the room to distract him.
- Walk in and bluff the woman inside the section.
The Webb Industries Press Pack is on the table next to where the guard was standing. Grab it once you’re past.
Intel 12 – Security Notice: Stephen Bright (Chapter 11: Uninvited)
Checkpoint: 06 – Security Office
Objective: Get into the CCTV room
When you enter the security room as part of the story, look for the door at the front right of the area. Go through it. The Security Notice is on the table inside that side room. It’s a quick step off the main path — just check the front right door before going to the CCTV system.
Intel 13 – Wooden Spoon: Roger Finch (Chapter 12: Knightfall)
Checkpoint: 02 – Executive 1st Floor
Objective: Get to the stairs
This is the most involved intel file in the game due to the multi-step process required. After Greenway boosts you to the statue, jump to the next balcony, follow it left, and shimmy across the ledge into the window. Once inside, go downstairs and enter the bathroom. Kick down the left stall door and pick up the office key inside. Return to the main corridor — the locked door will now be open. Go through and enter the office labeled R. Finch on the left. The Wooden Spoon (yes, really) is on a stand on the right side of that office.
For help with the broader chapter, see our Knightfall all challenges guide. Also useful: our guide on Roger Finch’s keycard and Exclusive Access stairs.
Intel 14 – Employment Contract: Isola Vale (Chapter 12: Knightfall)
Checkpoint: 02 – Executive 1st Floor
Objective: Bypass the sensors
When you reach the corridor with laser sensors blocking a door, push the obstacle aside with Greenway to open the vent. This time, go straight through the vent — do not take the first left exit (that leads to the Office Toy memento). The straight path brings you out into a separate office. The Employment Contract is on the desk in that office.
Intel 15 – Psych Profile: Damien Webb (Chapter 12: Knightfall)
Checkpoint: 03 – The Penthouse
Objective: Locate and open the safe
In the penthouse, head to the back right corner of the main room. The Damien Webb Psych Profile is on the shelf there. While you’re in the same area, remember the Blades Club Badge legacy item is on the bar table to your right as soon as you enter the penthouse.
Intel 16 – Driving Gloves: Q (Chapter 13: Going Old School)
Checkpoint: 04 – In the Zone
Objective: Collect field equipment
Once you meet up with Q during this checkpoint, look to the desk on the right. The Driving Gloves intel is sitting right there. It’s impossible to miss if you check the desk next to Q before moving on with the objective.
Intel 17 – Keynote Presentation: Theresa Lorca (Chapter 14: Time to Die)
Checkpoint: 05 – The Three Targets
Objective: Reach Theresa Lorca
After the cutscene where Bond speaks with Theresa Lorca, look down at your feet. The Keynote Presentation is on the ground directly in front of the pool, right where the cutscene ends. It will be at Bond’s feet after the conversation concludes. For help finding Theresa, see our Theresa Lorca location and Pool Inspector challenge guide. For full chapter help, see our Time to Die all challenges guide.
Intel 18 – Caliban Profile: Caliban (Chapter 14: Time to Die)
Checkpoint: 07 – Suit Up
Objective: Join the party
After the bowtie QTE sequence, the Caliban Profile is on the living room table in the same room. You can grab this right after picking up the Diving Watch memento — both are in this room at the same checkpoint. Check the table before heading out to the party.
Intel 19 – Gun Case: Riptide (Chapter 14: Time to Die)
Checkpoint: 15 – Tracking Damien
Objective: Pursue Damien
After Bond gets freed from the handcuffs at the start of this checkpoint, look to the right immediately. The Gun Case intel is sitting on a wooden coil on the right side of the area. Grab it before you start chasing Damien — it’s right there from the start position.
Intel 20 – Q’s Photo: Rhys Beckett (Chapter 15: Man of the Hour)
Checkpoint: 04 – The Betrayal
Objective: Steal field equipment
Important: This is the most challenging intel file in the game. You need the Laser Strap gadget equipped before loading this checkpoint. Here’s the full process:
- Locate the door to Q-03 Stress Testing.
- Look above the door scanner for a finger extinguisher. Use the Laser Strap on it to trigger the door to open.
- Inside, find the locked cabinet.
- Enter the code 4397 — this is the number plate of the car in the test chamber visible through the window.
- The Q’s Photo intel is inside the cabinet.
For more on this chapter, see our steal field equipment walkthrough.
Intel 21 – M Profile: M (Chapter 16: Wave of the Future)
Checkpoint: 12 – Operations Department
Objective: Upgrade ID bracelet in the Security Office
The Security Office is a main story location — you must visit it to upgrade your ID bracelet. Once you’re inside, the M Profile is sitting on the desk in the room. You’ll see it as soon as you enter. Interact with it before or after upgrading the bracelet. For help upgrading the bracelet, check our upgrade ID bracelet in the security office guide. For full chapter help, see our Wave of the Future all challenges guide.
Intel 22 – Webb’s Manuscript: Sir Nicholas Webb (Chapter 16: Wave of the Future)
Checkpoint: 12 – Operations Department
Objective: Access the Command Centre
In the same Operations Department area, continue toward the Command Centre objective. You’ll reach a section with a large cat statue that you need to rotate to progress. The Webb’s Manuscript is on the chair on the rock, directly next to that cat statue. Grab it as you turn the statue.
Intel 23 – Wallet: Eve Moneypenny (Chapter 17: For England)
Checkpoint: 10 – Utility Tunnels I
Objective: Get to THEIA
This is the final intel file in the game. After defeating two snipers in this section, you will enter a service tunnel. Use the wall panel inside to turn off the fan blocking your path. Go through the now-stopped fan. As soon as you come out the other side, look straight ahead — the Wallet is sitting on the ledge in front of you, before the ladder down. Grab it before climbing down. This 23rd file triggers the For Your Eyes Only trophy. For full chapter help, see our For England all challenges guide.
All 23 MI6 Intel Files – Quick Reference
- Workshop Notice (Selina Tan) — Ch4, CP04, back right corner cupboard in Q-Lab
- Recruit Stats (00 Recruits) — Ch4, CP04, laptop behind Q after tutorial (story-locked)
- Family Photo (Lennox Monroe) — Ch5, CP01, cupboard in right corner of living room
- Dress Box (Cressida Bright) — Ch5, CP01, gift box on Cressida’s bed
- Arrowhead Report (Arrowhead) — Ch7, CP07, desk at far end of Operations (opposite objective)
- 009 Profile (009) — Ch7, CP08, on Moneypenny’s desk
- Facial Composite (Niko/Tero Murto) — Ch9, CP05, back left cabinet behind elevator
- Delivery Box (Bawma) — Ch10, CP03, market stall left of shooting range
- Photo of Greenway (John Greenway) — Ch10, CP08, left cupboard in end room of crime scene boat
- Bond Family Photo (James Bond) — Ch11, CP02, nightstand right of Bond’s bed
- Webb Industries Press Pack — Ch11, CP05, guarded press room left of Gala entrance (distract guard via fuse box)
- Security Notice (Stephen Bright) — Ch11, CP06, table through front right door of security room
- Wooden Spoon (Roger Finch) — Ch12, CP02, R. Finch office (get key from bathroom stall first)
- Employment Contract (Isola Vale) — Ch12, CP02, desk in office reached by going straight through vent
- Psych Profile (Damien Webb) — Ch12, CP03, shelf in back right corner of penthouse
- Driving Gloves (Q) — Ch13, CP04, desk on right when meeting Q
- Keynote Presentation (Theresa Lorca) — Ch14, CP05, on ground at Bond’s feet after Lorca cutscene
- Caliban Profile (Caliban) — Ch14, CP07, living room table after bowtie QTE
- Gun Case (Riptide) — Ch14, CP15, wooden coil on right after handcuff escape
- Q’s Photo (Rhys Beckett) — Ch15, CP04, cabinet in Q-03 Stress Testing (Laser Strap + code 4397)
- M Profile (M) — Ch16, CP12, desk inside Security Office
- Webb’s Manuscript (Sir Nicholas Webb) — Ch16, CP12, chair next to cat statue near Command Centre
- Wallet (Eve Moneypenny) — Ch17, CP10, ledge straight ahead after going through stopped fan
Reward for Collecting All Intel Files
Collecting all 23 MI6 Intel Files unlocks the For Your Eyes Only trophy on PlayStation and the equivalent achievement on Xbox and Steam — a perfectly chosen trophy name given that these are classified MI6 dossiers. The files are also displayed in your Tactical Simulation collectible wall and count toward the full 92-collectible A Collector’s Habit master trophy.
For the full list of every trophy and how to unlock them, visit our 007 First Light trophy and achievement guide.
Can You Miss Intel Files?
No. All 23 are permanently available through Chapter Select. Nothing is missable. Jump to the exact checkpoint listed, interact with the file, and quit out immediately. For more on using this feature, see our how to replay missions guide.
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007 First Light is available on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games. Developed by IO Interactive.
