Hitman Dev Drops Conor McGregor Content After Court Ruling

IO Interactive, the developer of Hitman: World of Assassination, has announced they will be removing all content featuring Conor McGregor following a recent court ruling in which McGregor was ordered to pay damages after losing a civil case. McGregor's likeness and voice work were part of the Elusive Target mission called The Disruptor, which was included in the game earlier this month. Starting today, IO Interactive will cease collaboration with the athlete and will withdraw all related content from sale. However, existing players will still retain access to any McGregor content they have already purchased. This decision reflects the studio's seriousness regarding the implications of this legal matter. Additionally, IO is actively developing a new James Bond game.

IO Interactive removed Conor McGregor content from Hitman: World of Assassination following a court ruling in which McGregor was ordered to pay damages due to a civil rape case. The studio decided to terminate their collaboration with him to address the serious implications of the ruling.

Hitman: World of Assassination is a stealth video game from IO Interactive that expands the Hitman franchise, mixing traditional assassination missions with new gameplay elements. The series is known for its open-ended gameplay, allowing players to take multiple approaches to complete their objectives. The recent addition of McGregor’s character was part of the ongoing effort to keep the game fresh and appealing to its player base.