IO Interactive Opens New Studios in Istanbul - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 15 March 2023 / 1,672 ViewsIO Interactive announced it has opened up a new studio in Istanbul, Turkey. This is the fourth studio for the developer.
"With a thriving tech and mobile development scene, we identified Istanbul as a region filled with talent that is furiously passionate, development-focused and technically creative," reads the announcement post from IO Interactive. "Istanbul is also a city rich in history, offering a strong cultural presence, historic architecture, astonishing Bosphorus views and vibrant and varied culture.
"Those elements made opening a studio in Istanbul a strong step forward for IOI’s pursuit of making impactful games on all platforms and for everyone, as well as establishing a foothold for AAA development in Türkiye."
We are excited to announce the opening of a new studio in Istanbul as part of our continued growth.
— IO Interactive (@IOInteractive) March 15, 2023
Full announcement: https://t.co/TMEcFDqUuw pic.twitter.com/bSdJeWMcml
IO Interactive was first formed in 1998 in Copenhagen, with a second studio opened up in Malmo, Sweden in 2019. The third studio is based in Barcelona and opened up in 2021.
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