007 First Light reveals its release window and a first playable mission
IO Interactive showed 20 minutes of gameplay featuring a young James Bond on an infiltration mission, confirming an approach closer to Hitman than previous Bond games.
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IO Interactive lifted the veil on 20 minutes of 007 First Light gameplay, confirming its release window along with an approach clearly informed by its Hitman expertise.
Multi-approach infiltration, Hitman-style
The mission shown offers several ways to neutralize a target — full stealth, disguise, or direct confrontation — with different narrative consequences depending on the player’s choice.
A young Bond still finding his feet
The story positions itself as an origin tale, showing a 007 not yet fully polished in MI6’s methods — a choice that breaks from the flawless-spy image of the films.
Verdict
A convincing demo that reassures on direction — the real question is whether the formula holds up across a full game.
