'He'll kill when he needs to, but he's not someone who loves killing' — 007 First Light dev explains the game's unique license to kill mechanic
007 First Light features a unique 'license to kill' mechanic that restricts players to lethal force only when absolutely necessary, reflecting James Bond's character. Senior combat designer Tom Marcham explained that this encourages gadget use and melee combat over constant shooting. The game is set to launch on May 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for later.
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