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People are reacting to reports that IO Interactive is facing studio layoffs, with Xbox allegedly pulling funding tied to Project Fantasy after 007: First Light’s success. A second report says IO Interactive shut down its Istanbul studio just months after its 007: First Light win.

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IO Interactive Shuts Down Istanbul Studio Months After 007 First Light Smash Hit ·
Key Takeaway Despite 007: First Light being described as a smash hit, IO Interactive reportedly saw Xbox funding cuts and studio shutdowns/layoffs shortly after.
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Despite 007: First Light being described as a smash hit, IO Interactive reportedly saw Xbox funding cuts and studio shutdowns/layoffs shortly after.

People are reacting to reports that IO Interactive is facing studio layoffs, with Xbox allegedly pulling funding tied to Project Fantasy after 007: First Light’s success. A second report says IO Interactive shut down its Istanbul studio just months after its 007: First Light win.

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Top 2 signals · Despite 007: First Light being described as a smash hit, IO
TechPowerUp · 2d ago
IO Interactive Shuts Down Istanbul Studio Months After 007 First Light Smash Hit
Eurogamer · 8d ago
007 First Light studio IOI facing layoffs as Xbox pulls funding for Project Fantasy RPG

Briefing Findings · Despite 007: First Light being described as a smash hit, IO

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studio affected IO Interactive’s Istanbul studio
timing Months after 007 First Light smash hit
alleged cause Xbox pulls funding for Project Fantasy RPG
impact Facing layoffs

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  • Follow updates on IO Interactive and Xbox regarding Project Fantasy RPG funding and staffing changes. Eurogamer
  • Check for further details on the timeline and closure impacts related to IO Interactive’s Istanbul studio shutdown. TechPowerUp

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  • IO Interactive Shuts Down Istanbul Studio Months After 007 First Light Smash Hit TechPowerUp
  • 007 First Light studio IOI facing layoffs as Xbox pulls funding for Project Fantasy RPG Eurogamer
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