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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

IO 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

The arsenal has grown. To the Pistol, Assault Rifle, and a Shotgun, we’ve added the SMG and the Sniper Rifle (Daniel’s own personal favourite). These weapons are the archetypes, and each one has its own character and that’s where the gun modification system comes in place. Every weapon has its own grid, and into that grid you place modules – weapon mods, ability mods, fire mode mods, melee mods. The modules aren’t isolated upgrades. They interact with each other, sitting next to one another on the grid to form combinations that are often more powerful than the sum of their parts. A mod that fr

The 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