That’s a question I see pop up a lot: is 007 First Light game just Hitman with James Bond slapped on? I totally get why people think that, since IO Interactive is the same studio behind Hitman, and they use the same graphics engine and stuff.

But, from what I’ve read and heard, they’re really trying to make it its own thing. There’s supposed to be more story, like an actual character arc for Bond, not just a bunch of missions. Plus, it’s set up as his origin so you won’t start as a perfect agent, which is something you never get in Hitman. You can use stealth or go loud, but it’ll have more choices and gadgets. 

Honestly, I hope it keeps the cool sneaking around from Hitman but adds some Bond-style wild missions and better action. If they balance it right, it should feel different enough, but we won’t know for sure until the first trailers or gameplay come out. But yeah, lots of people are watching to see if it just feels like Agent 47 got a new suit, or if it’s actually James Bond’s world.