007 First Light How To Change Gadget Skins

Gadget skins in 007 First Light are changed through the Customization menu, but the option is easy to miss because gadgets need to be selected first before the separate skin menu appears. This mainly matters for Deluxe Edition and preorder cosmetic items, including the Gleaming gadget skins for the Dart Phone, Flash Mine, Smoke Pod, and Missile Pen.

How To Change Gadget Skins In 007 First Light

To change gadget skins in 007 First Light, open the Customization menu, select the gadget, press the Customize button, then choose and equip the available skin for that gadget.

The important step is selecting the specific gadget first. Gadget skins are not changed from the same simple outfit selection screen. After choosing the gadget, a separate customization menu opens and shows the skins available for that piece of equipment.

If the Deluxe Edition cosmetic items are installed, the Gleaming gadget skins can be equipped from this menu. These skins do not change how the gadgets work. They only change the look of the gadget tied to that skin.

Step	What To Do
1	Open the Customization menu.
2	Select the gadget you want to change.
3	Press the Customize button for that gadget.
4	Choose the available gadget skin.
5	Equip the skin and back out of the menu.

That is the whole process, but it is easy to overlook because outfits are more obvious in the menu. Gadget skins are tucked behind the equipment selection, because apparently even cosmetic menus need a little spy work.

The Customization menu is available after booting up 007 First Light and is where Bond’s outfits, weapon skins, and gadget skins are equipped.

Once inside Customization, look for the equipment section rather than only the outfit list. Outfits can be selected directly, but weapons and gadgets need the extra Customize step after choosing the item.

This is the part that causes most of the confusion. A gadget skin can be owned and installed, but it may not look equippable until the correct gadget is highlighted and the Customize prompt is used. If only the outfit menu is being checked, the gadget skins can seem like they are missing.

For the practical side of which gadgets are worth bringing into missions, the 007 First Light best gadgets loadout guide covers the strongest gadget choices for stealth, combat, and general mission use.

All Deluxe Gadget Skins In 007 First Light

The Deluxe Edition gadget skins in 007 First Light are Gleaming Phone, Gleaming Earbuds, Gleaming Lighter, and Gleaming Pen.

Each skin applies to a specific gadget, so they are not universal skins that can be placed on any item. The Gleaming Phone is for the Dart Phone, the Gleaming Earbuds are for the Flash Mine, the Gleaming Lighter is for the Smoke Pod, and the Gleaming Pen is for the Missile Pen.

Gadget Skin	Applies To	Type
Gleaming Phone	Dart Phone	Deluxe gadget skin
Gleaming Earbuds	Flash Mine	Deluxe gadget skin
Gleaming Lighter	Smoke Pod	Deluxe gadget skin
Gleaming Pen	Missile Pen	Deluxe gadget skin

These skins are cosmetic only. They do not improve damage, stealth, gadget cost, cooldowns, distraction strength, or mission performance. The Dart Phone still works like the Dart Phone, even if it looks shinier while ruining some guard’s afternoon.

Why Gadget Skins Are Not Showing Up

Gadget skins may not appear in 007 First Light if the Deluxe Edition content is not installed, the wrong gadget is selected, or the Customize button has not been opened for that specific gadget.

The first thing to check is ownership. The Gleaming gadget skins are Deluxe Edition and preorder bonus items, so they only appear if that content is included with the game version or installed as part of the bonus pack.

The second thing to check is the selected equipment. Since each skin is connected to one gadget, the Gleaming Pen will not show up when browsing the Dart Phone, and the Gleaming Lighter will not show up for the Missile Pen. Pick the correct gadget first, then open Customize.

If the content should be owned but still does not appear, restart the game and make sure the bonus content is installed on the platform. On PC, checking installed DLC or add on content through the store page can help. On console, check the game’s add ons and installed content list.

Problem	Likely Cause	Fix
Skin is missing	Bonus content may not be installed.	Check DLC or add on installation.
Only outfits appear	The gadget menu has not been opened.	Select the gadget, then press Customize.
Wrong skin is missing	The skin belongs to a different gadget.	Select the matching gadget first.
Skin still does not appear	The game may need to refresh installed content.	Restart the game and check installed add ons.

Gadget Skins Vs Outfits In 007 First Light

Gadget skins and outfits are changed in the same general Customization area, but gadget skins require selecting the gadget and opening its Customize menu.

Outfits are simpler because they apply directly to Bond. Gadget skins are attached to individual equipment pieces, so each one has to be changed from that gadget’s own menu. Weapon skins work in a similar way, since the weapon needs to be selected before the skin can be equipped.

This split makes sense once it is understood, but the menu can make gadget skins feel hidden. The game does not throw the Gleaming skins into one giant cosmetic list. It keeps them attached to the equipment they belong to.

For visual customization on Bond himself, the 007 First Light how to change outfits guide covers the outfit side separately.

007 First Light Gadget Skins Quick Answers

Question	Answer
How do you change gadget skins?	Open Customization, select the gadget, press Customize, then equip the skin.
Where are gadget skins equipped?	In the Customization menu under the selected gadget’s Customize option.
Are gadget skins cosmetic only?	Yes, gadget skins only change appearance.
What does Gleaming Phone apply to?	Dart Phone.
What does Gleaming Lighter apply to?	Smoke Pod.
What does Gleaming Pen apply to?	Missile Pen.
Why are gadget skins missing?	The Deluxe content may not be installed, or the wrong gadget is selected.

Final Blurb

Changing gadget skins in 007 First Light is done through the Customization menu by selecting the gadget, pressing Customize, and equipping the skin tied to that gadget. The Deluxe Edition skins are not universal, so each one only appears under the correct piece of equipment.

The Gleaming Phone belongs to the Dart Phone, Gleaming Earbuds belong to the Flash Mine, Gleaming Lighter belongs to the Smoke Pod, and Gleaming Pen belongs to the Missile Pen. They do not change gadget power or mission performance, but they do make Bond’s spy tools look cleaner. Purely cosmetic, still very Q approved, probably still billed to someone else.

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