Conor McGregor is being removed from the games. The influence of the famous fighter, who was convicted of sexual abuse, in the gaming industry is coming to an end.
Famous name of mixed martial arts and Call of Duty Infinite Warfare Actor Conor McGregor was fined 248 thousand Euros for sexual abuse. McGregor, who denied the allegations but could not convince the court, faced serious sanctions both in the sports world and the gaming industry after the punishment he received.
McGregor and IO Intreactive Collaboration Ends
Following the conclusion of the case, an important decision was made for McGregor’s special character in IO Interactive’s game HITMAN. IO Interactive, one of the leading names in the gaming world, announced that the famous fighter will be completely removed from all its productions. Thus, his presence in Hitman was completely terminated.
McGregor’s presence in the world of Call of Duty created great excitement for his fans. However, it is clear that their real-world actions have cast a shadow over this collaboration. This development brought the gaming industry’s sensitivity to ethical responsibilities back to the agenda. When working with famous names, major studios such as Infinity Ward and IO Interactive have to pay attention to their behavior as well as their careers.
This decision once again revealed that the big brands in the industry act not only with entertainment but also with social responsibility awareness.