After reaching an settlement with Square Enix, IO Interactive has introduced it’s now an impartial studio and has retained the rights to the Hitman franchise.
News of the Hitamn develop going impartial was introduced on the IO Interactive web site by studio head Hakan Abrak.
“I am proud to announce today that IOI is now officially an independent studio,” reads the assertion. “We have efficiently concluded our negotiations with Square Enix and have agreed to a administration buyout. Crucially, we are going to preserve all the rights to the Hitman IP.
“This is a watershed second for IOI. As of immediately, now we have full management over the course for our studio and the Hitman IP – we’re about to forge our personal future and it’s extremely thrilling. We at the moment are open to alternatives with future collaborators and companions to assist strengthen us as a studio and be certain that we are able to produce the most effective video games attainable for our group.
“I want to say a giant and honest thanks to all of our gamers, group, pals within the media and everybody else related to the studio for the messages of help that now we have obtained in the previous couple of weeks. I’d additionally prefer to thank Square Enix; it has been an awesome household to be part of and we’re happy with what now we have achieved collectively within the final eight years.
“IOI started as an independent studio and we will now return to those roots with an extremely passionate and talented team.”
Abrak stated IO would have extra particulars to share on its future plans for Hitamn subsequent week.
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