After teasing a new I.G.I. game called
I.G.I. Origins early this year,
Toadman Interactive officially announces this stealthy espionage prequel,
saying we should expect it to sneak out in 2021 for PC and consoles. A new
Teaser Trailer
accompanies the announcement, which follows:
Toadman Interactive, a video
game developer and publisher, today unveiled the first trailer and details for
I.G.I. Origins, a multi-format Cold War spy-oriented stealth shooter. The title
is currently in development for PC, Xbox One and PS4, and scheduled for global
release in 2021.
Developed by Antimatter Games in Cornwall, the studio who are known as the
shooter specialists behind Rising Storm and Red Orchestra, I.G.I. Origins is set
in an alternate 1980s where Cold War spy conflicts take center stage with
cinematic flair. Featuring signature gunplay with tactical realism as well as
stealth, gadgets, and a focus on narrative, I.G.I. Origins puts the player in
the role of a male or female super spy with MI6. Players will go on a
high-stakes thrill ride across the globe in settings with an iconic 80s look and
feel, with a do-or-die chance to redeem their reputation as a secret agent—and
to save the world.
As a prequel to the beloved games from 2000 and 2003 that were well-known for
their stealth action, open maps and hellish difficulty, the new game will allow
fans to explore the origins of some of the characters and organizations from the
originals.
“The teams at Toadman and Antimatter has fond memories of playing the original
games back in the day,” says Robin Flodin, CEO of Toadman Interactive. “We are
very happy to bring take the franchise to the next level, and it’s a perfect fit
for the talented guys at Antimatter Games, a key studio in the Toadman group.”
The game is in development for both console and PC platforms and the new teaser
trailer released today.