Hitman dev cuts staff, will only do Hitman games

IO Interactive has confirmed that nearly half of its workforce is being cut and there will be a sole focus on creating Hitman games.

The studio issued a statement to GamesIndustry confirming the restructure.

"We are making significant changes at IO Interactive as we align our business against a changing and challenging market," read the statement. "Hannes Seifert, formerly Production Director for 3 years at the studio, will take over the position of Studio Head at IO.

"The studio will focus resolutely on the future vision for the Hitman franchise and is in pre-production on a new AAA Hitman project.

"However we have taken the difficult decision to cancel other studio projects and initiatives at IO and reduce the workforce in this studio, which will impact almost half of the employees currently at IO, as we make internal adjustments to face the challenges of today's market."

Expect to hear the announcement of a next-gen Hitman game in the coming months.