Not so much James Bond, more Mission Impossible - 007 First Light was originally more of an ensemble piece, says IO Interactive

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Turns out IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light, almost played out very differently than we're expecting. Apparently, early concepts for the game leaned more into a Mission: Impossible-style team dynamic rather than the iconic lone-wolf agent. It's wild to think how a few key decisions can completely reshape a highly anticipated title.
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