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gaming1 month ago•5 min saved

IO Interactive regains Project Fantasy, shutters Istanbul studio to refocus on internal IPs

IO Interactive has regained full ownership of Project Fantasy after Xbox ended its funding deal and will develop the RPG independently while refocusing on internal core titles; the studio is closing its Istanbul studio and initiating staff cuts, with no numbers disclosed, signaling a shift toward a leaner, self-funded path for future projects.

via Eurogamer.net|

#gaming #internal-ips #io-interactive

business1 month ago•5 min saved

IO Interactive commits to self-funding Project Fantasy, closes its Istanbul studio

IO Interactive says it will independently fund Project Fantasy after losing its publishing partner, pivoting to focus on its internal core titles while closing its Istanbul studio and laying off staff. The company frames the move as necessary to preserve long-term independence and give Project Fantasy the best chance to succeed under IOI's direction, and it pledges support for affected employees.

via Gamereactor UK|

#business #independent-funding #io-interactive