Xbox withdraws from publishing deal with Hitman developer IO Interactive, layoffs possible
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Austin Manchester
Summary
Microsoft's Xbox division has withdrawn from a partnership with IO Interactive, the developer behind the Hitman series. Xbox was originally set to fund and publish IO Interactive's next project, but has now backed out of the deal. This decision could lead to layoffs at IO Interactive as the studio faces an uncertain future without the expected financial backing from Microsoft.
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bskyXbox withdraws from publishing deal with Hitman developer IO Interactive, layoffs possiblepolygon.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledXbox was meant to fund and publish IO Interactive, but is now backing out of that deal.
As such, IOI may face layoffs.
Xbox pulls out of partnership with Hitman developer IO Interactive
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