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People are discussing major restructuring at IO Interactive tied to 007: First Light: reports claim Xbox pulled funding for a separate Project Fantasy RPG, contributing to studio layoffs, and that IO shut down its Istanbul studio shortly after a 007: First Light success. Overall, the headlines frame First Light’s momentum alongside sudden financial and staffing cutbacks.

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Key Takeaway IO Interactive is reportedly cutting jobs and closing its Istanbul studio amid funding changes tied to its broader projects, even after 007: First Light’s success.
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IO Interactive is reportedly cutting jobs and closing its Istanbul studio amid funding changes tied to its broader projects, even after 007: First Light’s success.

People are discussing major restructuring at IO Interactive tied to 007: First Light: reports claim Xbox pulled funding for a separate Project Fantasy RPG, contributing to studio layoffs, and that IO shut down its Istanbul studio shortly after a 007: First Light success. Overall, the headlines frame First Light’s momentum alongside sudden financial and staffing cutbacks.

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Layoffs trigger (reported) Xbox pulled funding for Project Fantasy RPG
Location closed (reported) Istanbul studio

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  • Track further updates on IO Interactive layoffs following the reported Xbox funding pull. Eurogamer
  • Watch for next announcements on what happens to Istanbul studio resources and projects after the shutdown. TechPowerUp

What Changed

  • 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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