The Aston Martin Valhalla is a flagship hybrid hypercar that appears in 007 First Light as Bond's signature drivable vehicle. It is gated behind the in-game Double-O promotion, meaning players reach it only after Bond's confirmed 007 status. The Valhalla features modified Q Branch armaments and is one of two Aston Martins drivable in the campaign, the other being the vintage DBS.
Real-World Specifications
Spec | Value |
|---|---|
Manufacturer | Aston Martin |
Body Style | Mid-engine two-seat hypercar |
Power Train | Hybrid; 4.0L twin-turbo V8 plus electric motors |
Combined Power Output | 1,064 bhp |
0 to 62 mph | 2.5 seconds |
Top Speed | 217 mph |
Manufacturer's Status | Limited-run production hypercar |
In-Game Modifications
Q Branch has fitted the Valhalla with concealed pop-out machine guns mounted in the front fender vents. The deployment is triggered from a wheel-mounted control during chase sequences. The car retains its production cosmetic profile when guns are not deployed; the modifications are invisible from outside the vehicle.
Unlock and Availability
Story unlock. The Valhalla becomes drivable after Bond's Double-O promotion is confirmed in the campaign. The exact unlock chapter is mid-campaign; players who race straight through the early missions reach the unlock during the London arc.
TacSim availability. Once unlocked in story, the Valhalla appears in Tactical Simulation Mode scenarios that feature drivable vehicles.
Free-roam. 007 First Light is a linear narrative game without traditional free-roam driving. The Valhalla appears in scripted sequences and in TacSim contexts.
In-Game Use Cases
Sequence | Use |
|---|---|
High-society arrivals | Cinematic entrance into mission environments |
Chase sequences | Active player-controlled pursuit or escape |
Q Branch tutorials | Demonstration of the pop-out machine gun system |
Driving Feel
Reviewers note that driving sequences are a relative weak point compared to the on-foot stealth and combat. The Valhalla handles tighter than the DBS, with the hybrid drivetrain giving acceleration responsiveness that feels exaggerated compared to physical handling. The car is presented as cinematic rather than as a simulation.
Why the Valhalla
IO Interactive partnered with Aston Martin for in-game placement. The Valhalla is the brand's modern production hypercar and Aston Martin's choice of representative for the modern, contemporary Bond era. The vintage Aston Martin DBS represents the heritage side of the same partnership.
Valhalla Protocol: Playable TacSim Vehicle
The first post-launch content update for Tactical Simulation Mode turns the Valhalla into a fully playable TacSim vehicle on a dedicated high-speed course set on Slovakia's mountain slopes. Where the campaign uses the Valhalla in scripted chase and arrival sequences, this update gives it a purpose-built racetrack setting that can be played on its own. IO Interactive has confirmed that TacSim will receive racetrack content built around the Valhalla spy car. First teased through an advertisement on the game's main menu, the update was confirmed as part of IO Interactive's Year One content roadmap revealed in June 2026.
Weapon Loadout Shown in the Teaser
The teaser advertisement shows the Valhalla carrying Q Branch weapon systems, including homing missiles and deployable miniguns. These specifics come from the teaser rather than a published content breakdown, so they should be treated as previewed rather than confirmed until the update releases. What IO Interactive has confirmed directly is the racetrack setting; the exact armament and rules will be settled when the update ships.
Release Timing
No release date or window has been announced for the Valhalla Protocol update. See the Vehicles overview for how the Valhalla fits alongside the other drivable cars, and the Tactical Simulation Mode page for the wider post-launch roadmap.
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