The topic of cancel culture is a contentious one in society, with many questioning its fairness, especially when accusations are not always substantiated. However, today's case is not subject to such debates, as it involves a clear court ruling against one of the world's former most celebrated athletes.

In July 2024, the creators of Hitman from IO Interactive introduced "The Disruptor", an elusive target modeled on the appearance of fighter and actor Conor McGregor. Now, the company has announced it will remove all content related to him from sale following the athlete's conviction for sexual assault.

The Dublin court found McGregor guilty in a case accusing him of sexual assault committed in December 2018. Despite the former champion's claims of innocence, the court ruled against him, ordering McGregor to pay €250,000 in compensation.

This decision by IO Interactive is likely to be well-received by most players. The only lingering question is related to McGregor's plans to appeal the verdict. If his appeal is successful, what steps will IO Interactive take? However, for now, that remains an "if" scenario.

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