007 First Light vs Sniper Elite: Resistance

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-Player Only
• Setting: Modern Day (Contemporary)
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
• Release Date: 2026-03-27
• Unique Feature: A standalone origin story for a new, younger James Bond, blending the deep sandbox mission design of the Hitman series with explosive, cinematic action set pieces.

• Perspective: Third-Person (First-Person when aiming)
• Multiplayer: 2-Player Co-op, 16-Player Competitive, Axis Invasion
• Setting: 1944 Vichy France
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Game Pass
• Unique Feature: A standalone story with a new protagonist, and new 'Propaganda' side missions, while retaining the core sandbox sniping gameplay and enhanced X-Ray Kill Cam.

• Co-op Partner: In co-op mode, a second player can join to play through the entire campaign. Players can share items, revive each other, and use tandem tactics like having one player spot with binoculars while the other snipes.
  Human (Player)

• Intelligence: Gathered by eavesdropping, pickpocketing, or finding documents. This is a key collectible that unlocks new mission approaches and shortcuts.
• Gadget Resources: Chemical and electrical components found in the environment that are required to power and recharge Bond's Q-Lab gadgets.

• Propaganda Posters: Hidden posters promoting the French Resistance. Finding and viewing one unlocks a corresponding short, timed 'Propaganda Mission' accessible from the main menu.
• Classified Documents & Letters: Intel items found on officers or in secure locations that provide lore, background on the 'Kleine Blume' project, and insight into the lives of soldiers and civilians.

• Espionage
• Spy Thriller
• Action-Adventure
• Stealth
• Origin Story
• Modern Warfare
• Conspiracy

• World War II
• Stealth
• Espionage
• French Resistance
• Tactical Combat
• Sniping
• Sabotage
• Alternate History

• Firearms: Varies (Pistols, Rifles)
  A variety of firearms for use in combat. Gunplay is a viable option but is framed as a last resort, with the 'License to Kill' mechanic governing when lethal force is authorized.
• Melee & Takedowns: Unarmed, Improvised
  A core part of combat. Bond can engage in fluid, visceral brawls using takedowns, parries, throws, and environmental objects like billiard balls and furniture as makeshift weapons.

• Sniper Rifles: Bolt-Action and Semi-Automatic Rifles
  The core of the arsenal. Includes authentic WWII rifles with deep customization options for scopes, stocks, barrels, and more to affect power, range, and handling.
• Secondary Weapons: Submachine Guns, Pistols
  Used for close-to-medium range combat when stealth is broken. Includes iconic weapons like the Thompson SMG and the Welrod silenced pistol.
• Heavy Weapons: PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank)
  A new addition to the series. A powerful, man-portable anti-tank weapon used to destroy armored vehicles and fortified positions.
• Gadgets and Traps: Mines, Grenades, Decoys
  A wide array of tactical tools including Teller mines, trip mines, grenades, and items like rat bombs to create distractions or booby traps.

• Character Skins: There is no armor system that affects gameplay stats. Players can unlock and equip various cosmetic outfits and character skins for the protagonist, Harry Hawker, especially through the Season Pass.

• Cosmetic Outfits: The Deluxe and Collector's editions include several exclusive cosmetic outfits for Bond, such as the 'Day of the Dead' suit and the 'Classic Tuxedo'.
• Disguises: Similar to the Hitman series, players can don enemy disguises to bypass patrols and access restricted areas, though the system is focused on social stealth rather than being a universal key.

• Default Operative Attire: Harry Hawker's standard outfit, suitable for blending in with civilian populations or for tactical operations.
• Cosmetic Skin Packs: The Season Pass and other content packs include various character skins that allow players to change Harry's appearance.

Progression is centered around mastering Bond's innate abilities and gadgets. A key mechanic is 'Instinct,' a limited resource that recharges through gameplay and can be spent to Bluff guards, Lure enemies, or Focus aim. Gadgets are powered by resources found in the environment, encouraging exploration. There is no traditional XP or skill tree system.

Players earn XP to rank up, unlocking new skills, weapons, and items. A comprehensive weapon customization system returns, allowing players to find workbenches in levels to swap out scopes, stocks, barrels, and magazines to tailor each weapon's performance. Skills are divided into three categories: Combat, Body, and Equipment, allowing players to enhance abilities like breath control, health, and item capacity.

The game features expansive, sandbox-style missions set in varied global locations, including an exclusive chess tournament in the Carpathian Mountains of Slovakia and lavish galas in London. The levels are designed as large playspaces with multiple entry points and paths, encouraging creative and varied approaches, similar to the Hitman series.

The game features seven large sandbox maps set across diverse locations in France. These include dense forests, subterranean tunnels, occupied towns, and massive Nazi superstructures like dams and repurposed country estates. The level design emphasizes verticality and multiple infiltration/exfiltration routes.

• Enemy Vehicles: Trucks, Armored Cars, Tanks
  The game features a variety of authentic WWII vehicles used by the Nazi forces. While not drivable by the player, they are key parts of the environment and can be destroyed. Targeting a truck's engine block or a tank's weak point with a well-placed shot is a key tactical element.

• James Bond: Playable Protagonist
  A young, brash MI6 agent at the start of his career, on a mission to earn his '00' status. Portrayed by Patrick Gibson.
• John Greenway: Mentor
  Bond's reluctant mentor and partner in uncovering the conspiracy. Voiced by Lennie James.
• M: Head of MI6
  The head of MI6, portrayed by Priyanga Burford.
• Q: Quartermaster
  The creator of Bond's gadgets. Portrayed by Alastair Mackenzie.
• Miss Moneypenny: Ally
  A fervent supporter and key ally to Bond within MI6. Portrayed by Kiera Lester.

• Harry Hawker: Playable Protagonist
  An agent of the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) working with the French Resistance. He is a skilled operative and marks the first time a protagonist other than Karl Fairburne has led a main series game.
• French Resistance Fighters: Allies / Quest Givers
  Various members of the Maquis (rural guerrilla bands) who provide Harry with intel, support, and mission objectives to disrupt the Nazi occupation.
• Axis Invader: Antagonist (Online Player)
  A human-controlled elite Axis sniper who can infiltrate another player's campaign with the sole objective of hunting down and eliminating them.

• Main Story Campaign
  A cinematic campaign that follows James Bond's first major mission as he works to earn his 00-status by uncovering a conspiracy within the British government.
• Replayable Missions with Modifiers
  Players can revisit completed story missions with 'additional modifiers' to create new challenges and test different strategies, similar to Hitman's 'Escalations' mode.

• Campaign Missions
  A series of large sandbox levels where the primary goal is to advance the story by completing main objectives, such as assassinating a high-ranking officer, sabotaging a facility, or recovering intel. Each mission also contains optional side objectives and Kill List targets.
• Propaganda Missions (Challenges)
  Short, timed, arcade-style missions unlocked via collectibles. These challenge players to achieve a high score by chaining together kills under specific conditions (e.g., sniping from a fixed perch or using only stealth takedowns).

The game will be available in a Standard Edition ($69.99), a Deluxe Edition ($79.99 - includes early access and cosmetic bundles), a physical Specialist Edition (includes Deluxe content and an exclusive Classic Tuxedo skin), and a high-end Limited Legacy Edition ($299.99) for collectors.

• Q: What is 007 First Light?
  A: It is a new, single-player, third-person stealth action-adventure game from IO Interactive that tells a completely original origin story for James Bond.
• Q: Is this game based on a specific movie or actor?
  A: No. It is a standalone story with an original interpretation of a younger James Bond, completely separate from any of the films or previous actors.
• Q: Is it just a reskinned Hitman game?
  A: While it shares design DNA with the Hitman series, such as large sandbox levels and player freedom, it is a distinct experience with a much greater emphasis on cinematic action, a continuous narrative, and unique Bond-specific mechanics like 'Instinct' and the 'License to Kill' system.
• Q: When will it be released?
  A: The game is scheduled for release on March 27, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.

• Q: Is Sniper Elite: Resistance a sequel to Sniper Elite 5?
  A: It is a standalone installment that runs parallel to the events of Sniper Elite 5. It features a new protagonist and story but uses the same core gameplay engine and mechanics.
• Q: Do you play as Karl Fairburne?
  A: No, for the first time in the main series, the protagonist is a new character named Harry Hawker, an SOE agent.
• Q: What is the 'Axis Invasion' mode?
  A: It is an online mode where another player can join your campaign as an enemy Axis sniper. Your mission then gains a secondary objective: survive and eliminate the human-controlled invader.
• Q: What are Propaganda Missions?
  A: They are new, short, score-based challenge missions unlocked by finding posters in the main campaign. They focus on either pure sniping or pure stealth takedowns against a time limit.

• SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. As official specs were not provided, these are hypothetical projections for a next-generation title built on the advanced Glacier engine, with requirements likely exceeding Hitman 3.
• Laptop Performance Note: A title like this would demand a high-performance gaming laptop for the best experience. Actual performance would vary significantly based on the final game's optimization and the laptop's specific hardware configuration.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features, large sandbox levels, and complex AI systems.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and explosive set pieces will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the deep, rich crowds and reactive AI that are hallmarks of the Glacier engine.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the game's fluid combat and stealth.
• Game Name: 007 First Light

• OFFICIAL PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS from the game's Steam page. These specifications reflect the demands of the large sandbox environments and advanced physics.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop performance will vary based on the specific model's cooling and power delivery (TGP). For the game's focus on long-range sniping and stealth, a stable framerate is highly recommended.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P Impact: Total Graphics Power (TGP) is critical for laptop GPU performance. A higher TGP allows the GPU to perform closer to its desktop equivalent.
• Laptop Consideration: Advanced Cooling Thermals: The game's large maps with long draw distances can be demanding. A robust cooling system is essential to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent performance.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Performance Sustain: A strong mobile CPU is important for handling the complex enemy AI routines and physics calculations across the large sandbox levels.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Configuration Speed: 16GB in a dual-channel configuration is the minimum and is recommended to avoid stuttering.
• Laptop Consideration: Display Panel G P U Pairing: Match the GPU's capability to the laptop's display. The game's deliberate, precision-based gameplay benefits from a responsive panel.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch N V I D I A Advanced Optimus: A MUX switch or Advanced Optimus is beneficial for reducing input latency, which is crucial for making precise shots under pressure.
• Laptop Consideration: Driver Updates O S Optimization: Keeping GPU drivers updated is crucial for performance and stability.
• Game Name: Sniper Elite: Resistance

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features, large sandbox levels, and complex AI systems.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's visually rich world and explosive set pieces will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the deep, rich crowds and reactive AI that are hallmarks of the Glacier engine.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would be a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance in the game's fluid combat and stealth.

• G P U T G P Impact: Total Graphics Power (TGP) is critical for laptop GPU performance. A higher TGP allows the GPU to perform closer to its desktop equivalent.
• Advanced Cooling Thermals: The game's large maps with long draw distances can be demanding. A robust cooling system is essential to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent performance.
• C P U Performance Sustain: A strong mobile CPU is important for handling the complex enemy AI routines and physics calculations across the large sandbox levels.
• R A M Configuration Speed: 16GB in a dual-channel configuration is the minimum and is recommended to avoid stuttering.
• Display Panel G P U Pairing: Match the GPU's capability to the laptop's display. The game's deliberate, precision-based gameplay benefits from a responsive panel.
• M U X Switch N V I D I A Advanced Optimus: A MUX switch or Advanced Optimus is beneficial for reducing input latency, which is crucial for making precise shots under pressure.
• Driver Updates O S Optimization: Keeping GPU drivers updated is crucial for performance and stability.