IO Interactive, the renowned studio behind the Hitman series and the recently announced 007 game, has been dealt a significant blow. The developer's upcoming online RPG, codenamed Project Fantasy, has lost the support of its external partner, Xbox. This decision has led to a round of layoffs at the studio, as it adapts to the new reality and its short-term consequences.

Despite this setback, IO Interactive has reaffirmed its commitment to Project Fantasy, describing it as a game and a world that the team 'absolutely loves and remains 100% committed to.' The studio expressed its gratitude to the gaming community for their support and enthusiasm for the project.

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  • Xbox has pulled out of its partnership with IO Interactive for Project Fantasy, citing a re-evaluation of its investments.
  • The decision has resulted in layoffs at IO Interactive, although the studio remains committed to the project.
  • IO Interactive described Project Fantasy as a game and a world that it 'absolutely loves and remains 100% committed to.'
  • Xbox has stated that it is not investing less in video games, but rather changing where and what types of projects it invests in.

Source: Game Informer