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News coverage of 007: First Light is dominated by IO Interactive studio layoffs alongside progress updates for the Switch version. Reports link the job cuts to setbacks on a separate fantasy RPG project and a terminated relationship with an external partner.

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Key Takeaway IO Interactive is cutting staff tied to the end of a fantasy RPG project, while still pushing 007: First Light—especially the Switch version—forward.
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IO Interactive is cutting staff tied to the end of a fantasy RPG project, while still pushing 007: First Light—especially the Switch version—forward.

News coverage of 007: First Light is dominated by IO Interactive studio layoffs alongside progress updates for the Switch version. Reports link the job cuts to setbacks on a separate fantasy RPG project and a terminated relationship with an external partner.

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studio action IO Interactive begins layoffs
reason cited Layoffs tied to an external partner relationship ending during a fantasy project
platform update Switch version is making “really good progress”
timeline hint Switch version is described as “isn’t very far away”

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  • Follow updates on the Switch version’s timeline from Eurogamer/IO Interactive reporting as progress continues. Eurogamer

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  • Hitman, 007 First Light Studio Begins Layoffs As Its Fantasy RPG Project Suffers Setbacks GameSpot
  • 007 First Light, Hitman Developer IO Interactive Announces Layoffs After 'Relationship With an External Partner' on Fantasy Project Ends IGN
  • The Switch version of acclaimed James Bond game 007 First Light is "seeing really good progress" and isn't very far away Eurogamer
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