Sony has introduced a PlayStation State of Play broadcast for this week, that includes a deep dive into James Bond recreation 007 First Light from Hitman maker IO Interactive.
The published is ready to air this Wednesday, September 3 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Japanese, or 7pm UK time by way of PlayStation’s YouTube and Twitch channels.
“On this upcoming State of Play, tune in for over 30 minutes of gameplay that includes a playthrough of Bond’s first mission as an MI6 recruit,” Sony wrote of its upcoming presentation. “The motion consists of all the things from high-speed automobile chases to on-foot stealth sequences and shootouts. Keep tuned after the playthrough for insights from IO Interactive on the extraordinary espionage gameplay.”
State of Play presents a 007 First Light deep dive on September 3
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PlayStation made no point out of another recreation set to be showcased within the upcoming State of Play, so it is value reducing your expectations for extra from the upcoming Ghost of Yōtei, or anything from Sony’s first-party studios.
Whereas the Hitman sequence is “undoubtedly not carried out,” IO Interactive is now aiming to develop a brand new trilogy of Bond video games that includes a fresh-faced tackle the long-lasting character. First Light is the primary chapter of this story, and can showcase an origin story for an all-new unique Bond incarnation unrelated to any particular e-book or movie incarnation.
Beforehand, IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak defined how the studio could be retaining prices managable over the course of the Bond trilogy by constructing on every recreation in sequence, with out unecessary expense — similar to by not producing a number of new bathrooms.
A earlier have a look at the sport, throughout a PlayStation State of Play broadcast again in June, left followers sure that Dexter: New Blood star Patrick Gibson was the behind the brand new Bond. Here is hoping IO Interactive lastly will get round to acknowledging that this week, and perhaps additionally a last launch date for the sport.
As of now, 007 First Light is ready to reach someday in 2026, for Nintendo Swap 2, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Collection X/S. Stand by for extra.
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