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007 First Light cost around $200 million to make and took seven years to develop, Danish media claims
IO Interactive's "007: First Light" reportedly cost around $200 million to develop over seven years, making it Denmark's most expensive cultural product. The game achieved over 1.5 million sales in its first 24 hours, setting a new studio record and generating significant revenue on platforms like Steam. Despite some minor backlash regarding day-one installs and Denuvo, the game has received critical acclaim and is considered the highest-rated James Bond game in decades.