IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series and 007 First Light, has confirmed layoffs following the end of an agreement with an unnamed external partner on their upcoming project, codenamed “Project Fantasy.” The studio stated it is committed to supporting staff impacted by the sudden transition.
While IO Interactive did not name the partner, past reports from the 2023 FTC vs. Microsoft trial indicated that Xbox was set to publish the title, previously known as Project Dragon. Despite the setback, the studio confirmed it remains dedicated to the project and intends to see the game released in the future.