The builders of the tremendous in style “Hitman” online game franchise are severing ties with Conor McGregor in wake of his civil assault case loss final week.
IO Interactive — which put the controversial UFC celebrity in its “Hitman” universe through an replace earlier this 12 months — wrote in a put up on X that it’ll start eradicating all of its McGregor-related content material this week.
“In gentle of the current court docket ruling relating to Conor McGregor,” “Hitman” officers stated, “IO Interactive has made the choice to stop its collaboration with the athlete, efficient instantly.”
“We take this matter very severely and can’t ignore its implications.”
McGregor’s digital character was a well-liked one among “Hitman” followers … as his function within the recreation was to be one among Agent 47’s assassination targets.
Customers had been tasked with discovering distinctive methods to off McGregor — whose avatar was an MMA fighter referred to as “The Disruptor” — and for a couple of additional bucks, players may decide up a digital fur coat that mimicked the one Conor’s made well-known through the years.
It is not but recognized if IO Interactive shall be providing refunds for individuals who have already bought the McGregor choices.
As we beforehand reported, McGregor was discovered chargeable for assault in Eire on Friday … after a girl claimed the 36-year-old pressured himself on her following a Christmas occasion in 2018. A jury within the case awarded her roughly $250,000 after making its ruling.
McGregor staunchly denied the allegations through the trial … and even after the loss in court docket, he vowed to attraction the choice.
“We aren’t executed but,” McGregor stated in a prolonged put up on X on Saturday. “Not by an extended shot. No likelihood. On we battle! Justice and fact will prevail! Enchantment! Enchantment! Enchantment!”