Disclaimer: "Project IGI 3: The Plan" is a fan-made, non-commercial project by independent creators like STL Interactive. It is not an official release from the original Innerloop Studios or the current rights holder.

Just as fans feared the series was dead again, a new announcement came in 2019. UK-based AntiMatter Games was working on a prequel called I.G.I. Origins , set in the neon-lit, spy-thriller landscape of the 1980s.

Before development was suspended, several details were confirmed by the developers: IGI Origins

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It leans heavily into "think before you shoot." You’ll spend most of your time hiding in lockers, hanging from support beams, and monitoring guard patterns. Unlike the original IGI’s massive open-ended maps, this game features more claustrophobic, urban environments like jails and museums.

A return to the massive, sprawling, outdoor environments that define the series, allowing for varied infiltration methods.

The standout feature is the multi-character control . You manage a team of three specialists simultaneously. The screen often splits into three views, requiring you to coordinate actions—like having one character hack a security door while another distracts guards and a third secures the exit.

While not an official sequel, this creation is widely embraced by the community as a "third chapter" and is often considered one of the finest examples of fan-driven development, offering a unique blend of nostalgia and modern refinement.