Copenhagen, Denmark - February 18, 2026 – IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, announces today that Christie Golden has joined the studio as Principal Writer. In her new role, Golden will work closely with creative leadership and development teams, contributing to narrative vision, storytelling, worldbuilding, and character development.
A bestselling author with extensive experience in character writing and worldbuilding, Christie Golden brings decades of storytelling experience across games, novels, and transmedia. She is widely known for her work on major franchises, including World of Warcraft, Star Wars, Assassin’s Creed, and Overwatch. Her appointment underscores IO Interactive’s continued investment in high-caliber creative talent for its portfolio of games.
“Christie is a world-class storyteller with an extraordinary ability to build rich characters and enduring worlds. Her experience across games, novels, and major global franchises makes her a tremendous addition to our creative teams. We’re thrilled to welcome her to IO Interactive and excited for the impact her voice and leadership will have on our stories moving forward,” shared Christian Elverdam, Chief Creative Officer and Co-owner at IO Interactive.
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