IO Interactive, the studio known for the Hitman series, is working on a new James Bond project called 007 First Light.
As in Hitman, stealth plays an important role, but the developers emphasize that shooting will be an equally significant part of the gameplay. The team is paying special attention to this aspect, striving to perfect the mechanics.
In an interview, Gameplay Director Andreas Krogh noted that in Hitman, shootouts were often seen as a last resort that players tried to avoid. But in the case of Agent 007, the situation is different.
"Here we have a hero for whom shootouts are a natural choice," Krogh emphasized.
According to him, the studio's goal is to create the best gunfight system in its history. The shooting should be powerful and technically sophisticated, while remaining smooth and responsive.
The developers assure that even if stealth fails and the player finds himself in open combat, he will get a full-fledged dynamic shooter experience. In 007 First Light, shootouts will not be an addition, but an essential part of the gameplay — with an emphasis on cinematic scenes in the spirit of Bond.
