007: First Light Devs Explain Why Making a Hitman-Style Bond Game Would Have Been a Mistake [Exclusive]

IO Interactive's Martin Emborg and Thesun Smit break down why 007: First Light had to ditch the Hitman formula, and what that ...
Game Rant

007 First Light Dev on Comparisons: 'We Can’t Simply Reskin a Hitman Game and Call It Bond'

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007 First Light developer says it's 'not a reskin' of Hitman, it's much more

TL;DR: IO Interactive emphasizes that 007 First Light offers a distinct gameplay experience from Hitman, supported by an expanded team with new driving expertise. The game introduces vehicle mechanics ...
Digital Trends

To make 007: First Light, Hitman’s creators had to get uncomfortable

On paper, the idea of the developers behind Hitman making a James Bond game sounds like a complete no brainer. Of course that team would be able to create a great spy game that naturally plays off ...

IO Interactive "Can't Wait" to Return to Hitman Series

IO Interactive has assured fans that there will be more Hitman adventures, and the team is eager to return to the franchise.

007: First Light isn't Hitman and IO Interactive is really happy people are starting to realise that

Is the new James Bond game 007: First Light like the Hitman series IO Interactive also makes? No, and IOI is "really happy" ...

007 First Light's Campaign Will Be Replayable and Twice as Long as Hitman 3

The runtime and replayability for 007 First Light has been revealed and it seems to be longer and more content rich than the ...
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Hitman Mechanics That Need To Be In 007 First Light

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