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After 007 First Light, IO Interactive's next game probably won't be another James Bond or a Hitman, but rather something else entirely

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Robert Purchese Eurogamer
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IO Interactive
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2000–2026
Latest · 007 First Light
Top genres · fps, adventure, tactical
1055 articles 259 writers 43 games
James Bond
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James Bond
Active · 1983–2026
Latest · 007 First Light
Top genres · fps, adventure, action
660 articles 183 writers 23 games
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Active · 2000–2027
Latest · Hitman Sniper: The Shadows
Top genres · fps, adventure, tactical
506 articles 202 writers 42 games
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