007 First Light director says IOI "set a challenge" for itself to create "the best weapon-handling we have done to date" because, unlike Hitman, ranged combat isn't a last resort

007: First Light.

007 First Light is pretty new territory for Hitman developer IO Interactive (IOI), as long-range combat is no longer a "last resort" for players; seeing as they're assuming the role of James flippin' Bond, shooting guns is a core component of the game.

Talking to our pals over at PC Gamer for their latest print issue, 007 First Light gameplay director Andreas Krogh touched on this very key distinction between this game and the series IOI has become known for.