007 First Light: All 10 Postcard Locations & How to Unlock ‘The World Is Not Enough’ Achievement

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James Bond is known for shaken martinis, stealth gadgets, and globe-trotting missions. In IO Interactive’s 007 First Light, the young 00 agent also has a softer side: collecting postcards from every exotic location he visits. There are exactly 10 postcards spread across the game’s 17 chapters, and gathering all of them unlocks the “The World Is Not Enough” achievement/trophy (30 Gamerscore). The achievement’s title nods to the 1999 Bond film The World Is Not Enough, fitting for an agent whose souvenir hunt spans the globe. Unlike some collectibles, postcards are never permanently missable thanks to Chapter Select and immediate auto-saving. But one of them requires a specific gadget, the Laser Strap, that you’ll need to equip before you can grab it. This guide walks you through every postcard location, tips for efficient collection, and everything else you need to complete your Bond tourist album.

Quick-Reference Summary

Chapter 1, Iceland
Chapter 3, Malta
Chapter 8, Slovakia
Chapter 10, Mauritania (requires Laser Strap)
Chapter 11, Kensington
Chapter 12, City of London
Chapter 14, Vietnam
Chapter 15, Q-Lab
Chapter 16, Antarctica
Chapter 17, MI6

Postcard Collectibles, What You Need to Know

007 First Light features 92 total collectibles across five categories: 36 Playing Cards, 23 Intel, 14 Mementos, 10 Postcards, and 9 Legacy Items. Postcards are purely cosmetic, they unlock no in-game bonus, only the “The World Is Not Enough” achievement. But for completionists and 100% hunters, they are a satisfying must-have.

Each of the 10 postcards appears in a different chapter, one per mission, though not every chapter contains one. The game auto-saves the moment you pick up a postcard, so you can quit to the main menu immediately afterward and retain the progress. No need to finish the chapter or reach a checkpoint. If you miss any, simply use Chapter Select to replay the relevant mission. This makes the collection stress-free.

One critical exception: the Mauritania postcard (Chapter 10) requires the Laser Strap gadget, which you acquire in Chapter 9. If you have already passed that point, replay the Q-Lab checkpoint in “Out of the Ashes” to equip it before tackling Chapter 10. Plan accordingly.

For a visual walkthrough of all 10 locations, check out this video guide here.

Postcards 1, 5, Early Missions (Chapters 1, 3, 8, 10, 11)

1. Iceland Postcard, Chapter 1: “Against the Odds”

Checkpoint: Central Camp

Location: Inside a B2 shipping container on a desk, guarded by a single enemy. Approach from the side, neutralize the guard quietly, and grab the postcard from the desk. This early collectible sets the tone for the rest of the hunt.

2. Malta Postcard, Chapter 3: “The Needle’s Eye”

Checkpoint: Basic Training

Location: On a metal table with water bottles near the drill sergeant and soldiers doing pull-ups. The area is open and patrolled, but the postcard sits out in plain sight. Use distractions or stealth takedowns to clear the immediate vicinity before scooping it up.

3. Slovakia Postcard, Chapter 8: “All the Time in the World”

Checkpoint: Accessing Room 206

Location: Inside Room 205. You need to pickpocket a keycard from a maid in the hallway to unlock Room 205. The postcard rests on a bedside table. Time your theft carefully, the maid’s patrol route is predictable.