007 First Light, Hitman Developer IO Interactive Announces Layoffs After 'Relationship With an External Partner' on Fantasy Project Ends

IO Interactive (Hitman, 007 First Light) announced layoffs after ending a partnership with an external partner tied to its in-development fantasy IP (reportedly once aligned with Xbox). IOI says the project will continue despite staffing cuts and recent success of 007 First Light. The move lands amid broader Xbox restructuring and anticipated industry layoffs, potentially impacting game audio roles and hiring timelines.

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