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Discussion centers on studio IO Interactive’s reported layoffs tied to troubled development of the fantasy RPG Project Fantasy for 007 First Light, with Xbox pulling funding. Alongside the setbacks, people also note the Nintendo Switch version of 007 First Light is making “really good progress” and is “isn't very far away.”

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Key Takeaway While IO Interactive reportedly faces layoffs due to funding and project setbacks for its 007 First Light RPG, the Switch version is still nearing release.
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While IO Interactive reportedly faces layoffs due to funding and project setbacks for its 007 First Light RPG, the Switch version is still nearing release.

Discussion centers on studio IO Interactive’s reported layoffs tied to troubled development of the fantasy RPG Project Fantasy for 007 First Light, with Xbox pulling funding. Alongside the setbacks, people also note the Nintendo Switch version of 007 First Light is making “really good progress” and is “isn't very far away.”

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Eurogamer · 1d ago
007 First Light studio IOI facing layoffs as Xbox pulls funding for Project Fantasy RPG
Eurogamer · 8d ago
The Switch version of acclaimed James Bond game 007 First Light is "seeing really good progress" and isn't very far away
GameSpot · 2d ago
Hitman, 007 First Light Studio Begins Layoffs As Its Fantasy RPG Project Suffers Setbacks

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studio impact IOI facing layoffs tied to its Project Fantasy RPG
funding issue Xbox pulls funding for Project Fantasy RPG
platform status Switch version making “really good progress”
timeline wording Switch version “isn't very far away”

What to Watch

  • Watch for further updates on Project Fantasy RPG layoffs and any replacement/funding announcements from Xbox or IOI. Eurogamer
  • Follow for a Switch release date announcement for 007 First Light, since the progress update says it’s “not very far away.” Eurogamer

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  • 007 First Light studio IOI facing layoffs as Xbox pulls funding for Project Fantasy RPG Eurogamer
  • Hitman, 007 First Light Studio Begins Layoffs As Its Fantasy RPG Project Suffers Setbacks GameSpot
  • 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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