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IO Interactive Announces Layoffs After Fantasy Project Setback
IO Interactive announces layoffs after an unexpected setback involving its original fantasy role-playing game, while stressing that development on the
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Gematsu
· Jun 30, 2026
IO Interactive announces layoffs after Xbox pulls out of Project Fantasy
IO Interactive has announced layoffs following the end of its relationship with an external partner Source
Rock Paper Shotgun
· Jun 30, 2026
IO Interactive look set for layoffs as their external partner for Project Fantasy pulls out
Sigh. It's another one of those days, as layoffs are essentially imminent yet again, this time at 007 First Light and Hitman developer IO Interactive. The studio shared a post earlier today regarding their as-of-yet not formally revealed Project Fantasy, in which they shared that their relationship with an external partner has come to and end. Read more
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 6, 2026
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including 1,600 at Xbox
Microsoft said the layoffs are not AI-driven and will also spin off four game development studios as part of the restructuring
Polygon
· Jun 30, 2026
Xbox pulls out of partnership with Hitman developer IO Interactive
Xbox was meant to fund and publish IO Interactive, but is now backing out of that deal. As such, IOI may face layoffs.
IGN
· Jun 30, 2026
007 First Light, Hitman Developer IO Interactive Announces Layoffs After 'Relationship With an External Partner' on Fantasy Project Ends
007 First Light and Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced layoffs after an unexpected setback revolving around its upcoming fantasy game, which was reportedly set to be published by Xbox.
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· Jun 25, 2026
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Related coverage for "IO Interactive Announces Layoffs After Fantasy Project Setback": Gematsu — IO Interactive announces layoffs after Xbox pulls out of Project Fantasy. Rock Paper Shotgun — IO Interactive look set for layoffs as their external partner for Project Fantasy pulls out. The Hindu BusinessLine — Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including 1,600 at Xbox. Polygon — Xbox pulls out of partnership with Hitman developer IO Interactive. IGN — 007 First Light, Hitman Developer IO Interactive Announces Layoffs After 'Relationship With an External Partner' on Fantasy Project Ends. Gamesradar — Want a gaming set-up on the go? These Prime Day portable monitor deals are ready to help