IO Interactive says Project Fantasy will continue and that they remain 100% committed to the IP, so core development efforts are being prioritized. The article implies the studio will retain the teams and operations directly responsible for Project Fantasy development to continue the game despite the external partner relationship ending. Answered
007 First Light developer hit with layoffs as Xbox pulls out of Project Fantasy dealIO Interactive says Project Fantasy "will still come out" and that they are "100% committed" to the game and IP, indicating they intend to continue prioritizing its development despite the lost external funding. The primary article does not specify any planned changes to live-service elements, monetization, or scope, so it is not stated that the change in funding will alter the game's business model. Answered
007 First Light developer hit with layoffs as Xbox pulls out of Project Fantasy dealThe article says Microsoft pulling funding reduced IO Interactive’s revenue and triggered layoffs, but IO insists Project Fantasy will still be developed and “see the light of day.” It does not provide specific changes to the project’s development timeline or release window, only that the studio must adapt to short-term consequences including staffing decisions. Answered
007 First Light developer hit with layoffs as Xbox pulls out of Project Fantasy deal…This comes after NetEase reportedly pulled funding from Nagoshi Studio , forcing lead Toshihiro Nagoshi to search for new backers to keep his Yakuza successor afloat. It was reported that if funding isn…
…First Light , was working on a game funded by Xbox called Project Fantasy. After Xbox pulled funding, the project's future became uncertain, but IO Interactive has now shared an update on…
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…https://www.youtube.com/watch?vKX2pzle9dkE As reported by Bloomberg, this led NetEase, its parent company, to pull the developer’s funding altogether starting May 2026, leaving Nagoshi Studio on what some…
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