IO Interactive Severs Ties with Conor McGregor Following Recent Court Ruling

IO Interactive has announced its immediate termination of collaboration with Conor McGregor, subsequent to a court ruling in favor of a woman who had filed a civil case against the MMA fighter alleging rape. The decision was made in response to the recent judgment, prompting the studio to discontinue its association with McGregor. The character of The Disruptor in Hitman was modeled after McGregor, with multiple missions and a DLC pack featuring the athlete. In a statement released on social media, the studio declared, 'In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has decided to cease collaboration with him, effective immediately.' The statement further emphasized, 'We are treating this matter with the seriousness it deserves and are unable to overlook its consequences. As a result, we will commence the process of removing all content featuring Mr. McGregor from our online stores, starting immediately.'