IO Interactive
Stealth Sandbox Innovators
Copenhagen, Denmark
201-500
Founded 1998
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About IO Interactive
IO Interactive (IOI) is a Danish AAA game developer and publisher founded in 1998, headquartered in Copenhagen. With ~500 employees across 5 studios, they are the creators of Hitman, Kane & Lynch, and the upcoming James Bond game Project 007.
Company Scale
- Founded: 1998
- ~500 employees (2025)
- Status: Independent (since 2017 buyout from Square Enix)
- 25+ years in business
Locations
- Copenhagen, Denmark (HQ)
- Malmö, Sweden
- Barcelona, Spain
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Brighton, UK
Notable Games
Hitman Franchise
- HITMAN World of Assassination
- Full trilogy critically acclaimed
Other Franchises
- Kane & Lynch
- Mini Ninjas
- Freedom Fighters
Upcoming
- 007 First Light (May 2026) - James Bond origin story
- Project Fantasy
Technology
Glacier Engine - Award-winning proprietary game engine
Company History
- 1998: Founded in Copenhagen
- 2004: Acquired by Eidos for £23M
- 2009: Under Square Enix Europe
- 2017: Management buyout, became independent
- 2025: 500 employees across 5 studios
Note
IO Interactive is primarily a game developer/publisher, not an outsourcing provider. Listed for reference.
Why IO Interactive Matters
- Hitman franchise creators
- James Bond game (Project 007)
- 500 employees across Europe
- Independent AAA studio