IO Interactive Announces Layoffs After Ending "Partnership with External Partner" on Its Fantasy Project

IO Interactive, the studio behind 007 First Light and Hitman, announced layoffs following an unexpected setback related to its upcoming fantasy game, which reports indicate was to be published by Xbox. More on this topic, First Light sold 3 million copies with performance “well above expectations at this stage” and the Danish studio confirmed via social media that its relationship with the "external partner" who was working on Project Fantasy has ended. As a result, IO Interactive has begun laying off an undisclosed number of employees, but emphasized its commitment to providing full support to those affected by this move.