How to Use the Press Room Backstage Door (Behind the Scenes) in 007 First Light

Published May 31, 2026, 7:21 AM EDT

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Behind the Scenes challenge in 007 First Light will require players to head to the Security Room upstairs using the Press Room backstage door. This is one of the ways James can reach upstairs and access the security room to investigate his attacker. However, the Press Room backstage door is located in a hard-to-spot (hidden) area, and players will need to rely on their exploration skills to locate it. With that said, this guide aims to help players easily locate and use the Press Room backstage door to get upstairs and complete the Behind the Scenes challenge in 007 First Light.

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How to Use the Press Room Backstage Door to Get Upstairs in 007 First Light (Behind the Scenes)

Press Room Location Behind the Scenes 007 First Light

James will enter the Webb Gala event during the “Uninvited” chapter of 007 First Light, and the first goal will be to get upstairs and enter the Security Room. While there are plenty of opportunities for James to use in order to get access to the upper levels of the Museum, one of the quickest routes is through the Press Room backstage door.

The Press Room is located just west of the staircase, which has three guards posted up who block James from going upstairs.

Getting a Camera Say Cheese 007 First Light

After entering the Press Room, you’ll notice a restricted area on the left being patrolled by two guards. You’ll need to interact with the fuse box in the corner of the room, to the right of the stage, to distract one of the guards.

Using Press Room Backstage Door Behind the Scenes 007 First Light

As soon as the guard leaves his post to investigate the fuse box, you can enter the restricted space and take an immediate left into a small area behind the panels.

Behind the Scenes Completed 007 First Light

Now you’re inside the backstage area. Simply shimmy through the gap in front of you and normally open the door in front to access a staircase that will lead James upstairs.

This is how you can use the Press Room backstage door to get upstairs in 007 First Light, as well as complete the “Behind the Scenes” challenge.