October 17th 2024.
It seems like Io Interactive may have some ambitious plans for their upcoming James Bond game. After four years of silence, the Hitman developer has finally opened up about their project, which they have dubbed Project 007. While the game was announced back in 2020, we have yet to see any gameplay or details about the story. All we know is that it will explore the origins of the iconic secret agent.
There was some confusion about what exactly Io meant by "first Bond", but they have now clarified that Project 007 will be a trilogy of games featuring a unique version of 007. This means that the character will not be based on any previous actor's portrayal, and will instead be a fresh take on the beloved character. It's worth noting that there is currently no actor officially cast as the next Bond, but Io's approach suggests they will not be tying their game to any specific actor.
So what exactly is Project 007? According to Io CEO Hakan Abrak, the first game will serve as an origin story for the character. However, he does not rule out the possibility of connecting the game to future films. "I just hope we'll do a thing that will define James Bond in gaming for years to come," Abrak told IGN. "And that is not only one game, but that we create a universe for gamers to own for many years to come that we can grow with that next to the Bond on the movies."
It's been 12 years since the last James Bond game, and the only one that has been universally acclaimed is the N64 classic GoldenEye 007. This makes it even more exciting that Io is creating an original story for their game, rather than simply adapting a movie. "What's exciting about that project is that we actually got to do an original story," explains Abrak. "So it's not a gamification of a movie. It's completely beginning and becoming a story, hopefully for a big trilogy out there in the future."
One of the most intriguing aspects of Project 007 is the fact that it will feature a new Bond, one that is specifically designed for gamers. According to Abrak, this Bond will be "built from the ground up" for players to connect with and grow alongside. It's a unique opportunity to create a Bond that gamers can truly call their own.
While the Daniel Craig version of Casino Royale was somewhat of an origin story, Bond is typically portrayed as an older and more experienced character. This game, however, seems to be taking a different approach. In the 1930s, there were a series of young adult novels featuring Bond as a teenager, and even a children's cartoon called James Bond Jr. It's safe to assume that Io's game will be set in the present day, but it will be interesting to see if they take inspiration from these previous interpretations of a younger Bond.
As for the game's visuals, it's unclear at this point whether the character will be modeled after a real actor or created entirely through CGI. Either way, it's safe to say that the game will feature stunning graphics and a sleek, modern look for Bond.
In the end, no one knows if Io will be able to pull off this ambitious project and deliver a game that will truly define James Bond for the gaming world. But we can't help but feel excited about the potential and the passion that Io has for this game. Will they be able to do it better? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure, we'll be eagerly awaiting any updates on Project 007. In the meantime, you can stay up to date by following Io on Twitter, signing up for their newsletter, or leaving a comment below. And for those who want to submit letters and features about the game, they can now do so easily through the Submit Stuff page.
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