Hitman Ends Partnership With Conor McGregor

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Hitman Ends Partnership With Conor McGregor

Key Takeaways

  • IO Interactive drops its partnership with Conor McGregor from Hitman: World of Assassination in light of the recent court ruling against the MMA fighter.
  • McGregor appeared as The Disruptor in one of Hitman: World of Assassination’s Elusive Targets missions.
  • All new sales of Hitman: World of Assassination content featuring McGregor have ceased, and related trailers have gone private.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I must say that IO Interactive’s decision to part ways with Conor McGregor in Hitman: World of Assassination is a wise move, considering the recent court ruling against him. It’s not every day we see a real-life controversy seeping into our virtual world, and it’s refreshing to see developers taking a stand for what they believe in.

IO Interactive, the developer behind the Hitman series, has decided to take down all content related to MMA fighter Conor McGregor from sale following a recent court judgement against him. This decision was made after McGregor’s appearance in Hitman: World of Assassination as part of an Elusive Target mission.

A week ago, McGregor faced a civil rape case verdict in the High Court of Dublin, which resulted in a woman receiving €248,000 (approximately $260,000) in damages following her accusations against him for sexual misconduct. Despite his denial and plans to appeal, this situation has led to intense public scrutiny towards McGregor. Furthermore, the authenticity of several partnerships involving McGregor, such as his work with IO Interactive on Hitman: World of Assassination, a compilation of all three mainline Hitman games plus extra content, is now under review.

I jumped into Hitman: World of Assassination on November 15, 2024, and there was a new face in town – Conor McGregor as The Disruptor, an Elusive Target. This secretive mission required me to eliminate his character, a wealthy MMA fighter with links to the Ark Society. Alongside this free mission, IO Interactive offered a $5 DLC pack that included permanent access to The Ostentatious arcade contract, a fresh outfit, and some cool cosmetic items. Originally planned to stay until December 8, this content has now been taken off the shelves.

IO Interactive Wipes All Traces of Conor McGregor’s Association With Hitman: World of Assassination

As a gamer, I just wanted to share that on November 25th, IO Interactive announced via Twitter about their decision to eliminate all McGregor-related content from Hitman: World of Assassination. This move was prompted by a recent court ruling. The studio made it clear they’re treating this matter with utmost seriousness and have made private all trailers promoting the McGregor content.

In the meantime, while McGregor and his supporters question the court verdict and aim for an overturn with an appeal, IO Interactive appears to be taking a prudent approach by steering clear of unnecessary disputes. This is particularly relevant as IO Interactive is developing a James Bond game, hoping to kick off a trilogy. It’s likely they want to maintain their positive reputation to the best extent possible. Whether IO Interactive alters its decision to exclude McGregor’s content from Hitman: World of Assassination if McGregor’s appeal succeeds, remains uncertain.

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2024-11-26 10:34