IO Interactive welcomes 007 First Light previews stressing differences from Hitman
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Updated · Eurogamer.net · May 7
IO Interactive welcomes 007 First Light previews stressing differences from Hitman
5 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · May 7
Speaking in Brighton, narrative director Marin Emborg and combat designer Tom Marcham said the game launches on 27 May for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series S/X.
They described a more linear, cinematic Bond experience with compartmentalised stealth, stronger combat and set-piece "Forced Escalation" moments, rather than Hitman's open-ended assassination sandboxes.
IO says the design reduces mental load and broadens appeal to the wider Bond audience, while retaining some flexible routes and stealth-or-action choices from the studio's Hitman heritage.
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