Danish developer IO Interactive announced today that he opened a third studio in Barcelona, Spain, to work alongside existing locations in Copenhagen, Denmark and Malmö, Sweden.
“All three IO Interactive studios are treated as Elite studios and each will have a significant impact on ongoing development and publishing efforts in all projects,” the company statement said.
These projects include the continuous development of the company’s flagship Hitman the franchise, the mysterious 007 Project (which has been described like a James Bond story) and another IP that remains unannounced. IO Interactive CEO and co-founder Hakan Abrak spoke briefly about this third franchise last week during an interview with IGN, calling it “completely new.”
“All three of our studios have highly talented developers who are passionate and impactful in our industry,” Abrak added in today’s announcement. “An essential part of our philosophy is that everyone at IOI has a significant and impactful role to play in achieving our dreams, no matter where they are located. Think of it as a single studio, in multiple locations. ”