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

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007 First Light
Genres · adventure, fps
Release · May 27, 2026
Developer · IO Interactive
PCXbox Series X|SPS5Nintendo Switch
519 articles 145 writers 14 reviews
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2000–2026
Latest · 007 First Light
Top genres · fps, adventure, tactical
1055 articles 259 writers 43 games
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Active · 2000–2027
Latest · Hitman Sniper: The Shadows
Top genres · fps, adventure, tactical
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