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People are discussing serious setbacks for IO Interactive’s 007 First Light fantasy RPG, including studio layoffs tied to Xbox pulling funding for the project. Separate coverage also notes progress on the Switch version, suggesting development continues alongside restructuring.

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Key Takeaway 007 First Light is dealing with layoffs and funding cuts, even as the Switch version is still reportedly making steady progress.
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007 First Light is dealing with layoffs and funding cuts, even as the Switch version is still reportedly making steady progress.

People are discussing serious setbacks for IO Interactive’s 007 First Light fantasy RPG, including studio layoffs tied to Xbox pulling funding for the project. Separate coverage also notes progress on the Switch version, suggesting development continues alongside restructuring.

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Top 3 signals · 007 First Light is dealing
Eurogamer · 8h ago
007 First Light studio IOI facing layoffs as Xbox pulls funding for Project Fantasy RPG
GameSpot · 23h ago
Hitman, 007 First Light Studio Begins Layoffs As Its Fantasy RPG Project Suffers Setbacks
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

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studio effect IOI is facing layoffs
funding change Xbox pulled funding for the fantasy RPG
project name 007 First Light
platform update Switch version is making really good progress

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  • Follow updates on the Switch version’s timeline as dev progress continues to be reported. Eurogamer
  • Watch for further staffing and funding announcements from IO Interactive and Xbox regarding Project Fantasy. 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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