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IO Interactive has opened a new studio in Turkey | VGC
IOI Istanbul will work on Project 007, Project Fantasy and Hitman…
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IOI Istanbul will be located in Maslak, Sariyer and has been set up to “establish a hub for AAA game development in the region and create unique game experiences for our players across the world”, IO said in a statement.
It added: “Our team in Istanbul will play a significant role in our ambitious productions: Project 007, Project Fantasy and Hitman.”
In its IOI Istanbul announcement, the developer added: “With a thriving tech and mobile development scene, we identified Istanbul as a region filled with talent that is furiously passionate, development-focused and technically creative.
“Istanbul is also a city rich in history, offering a strong cultural presence, historic architecture, astonishing Bosphorus views and vibrant and varied culture.
“Those elements made opening a studio in Istanbul a strong step forward for IOI’s pursuit of making impactful games on all platforms and for everyone, as well as establishing a foothold for AAA development in Türkiye.”