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People are discussing that IO Interactive, the studio behind 007 First Light, has begun layoffs after a fantasy/RPG project faced setbacks and a key external-partner relationship ended. At the same time, coverage suggests 007 First Light is still progressing on Switch and is not far off.

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Key Takeaway Even as IO Interactive lays off staff tied to a cancelled/paused fantasy RPG effort, 007 First Light development is still moving forward—especially on Switch.
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Even as IO Interactive lays off staff tied to a cancelled/paused fantasy RPG effort, 007 First Light development is still moving forward—especially on Switch.

People are discussing that IO Interactive, the studio behind 007 First Light, has begun layoffs after a fantasy/RPG project faced setbacks and a key external-partner relationship ended. At the same time, coverage suggests 007 First Light is still progressing on Switch and is not far off.

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Top 4 signals · Even as IO Interactive lays off staff tied
IGN · 9h ago
007 First Light, Hitman Developer IO Interactive Announces Layoffs After 'Relationship With an External Partner' on Fantasy Project Ends
GameSpot · 9h ago
Hitman, 007 First Light Studio Begins Layoffs As Its Fantasy RPG Project Suffers Setbacks
The Verge · 8h ago
007 First Light’s developer lays off staff but claims its next franchise will continue
Eurogamer · 7d ago
The Switch version of acclaimed James Bond game 007 First Light is "seeing really good progress" and isn't very far away

Briefing Findings · Even as IO Interactive lays off staff tied

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Studio action IO Interactive began layoffs after the fantasy project’s setbacks and an external partner relationship ending
Project affected Its fantasy RPG project for IO Interactive
Player platform 007 First Light is in development for the Switch
Status update The Switch version is “seeing really good progress” and “isn't very far away”

What to Watch

  • Follow updates on 007 First Light’s Switch release status from IO Interactive/press coverage as development nears completion. Eurogamer
  • Watch for further statements from the studio about how the layoffs impact the next 007 First Light franchise work. The Verge

What Changed

  • 007 First Light’s developer lays off staff but claims its next franchise will continue The Verge
  • 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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