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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
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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
Bounding Into Comics
· Jul 1, 2026
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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· Jul 2, 2026
Fantasy meets reality: Why turmoil at Xbox is impacting IO Interactive and Project Fantasy
Fantasy meets reality: Why turmoil at Xbox is impacting IO Interactive and Project Fantasy
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· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jul 1, 2026
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Inc.com
· Jun 28, 2026
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Related coverage for "IO Interactive look set for layoffs as their external partner for Project Fantasy pulls out": Gematsu — IO Interactive announces layoffs after Xbox pulls out of Project Fantasy. Bounding Into Comics — IO Interactive Announces Layoffs After Fantasy Project Setback. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r9TQrTUmNtXVtPpGpqQrdC.jpg — Fantasy meets reality: Why turmoil at Xbox is impacting IO Interactive and Project Fantasy . TechCrunch — How to invest when everything is moving too fast. TheGamer — Cyberpunk Sees A Surge In Interest Thanks To Edgerunners 2 Trailer. Inc.com — How AI Became the Cover Story for Layoffs at Meta, Amazon, and Salesforce