007 First Light Is Fixing the Stealth Genre's Biggest Problem With One Feature

IO Interactive’s 007 First Light introduces an expendable Instinct system for a more flexible stealth experience.

The mechanic lets Bond charm, improvise, and calm tense encounters instead of forcing strict sneaking.

It targets a common stealth-game pain point where rigid stealth can slow the pace and stall momentum.

The feature also helps the Bond prequel feel distinct from Hitman while still drawing on similar systems.