Compulsion Games regains independence, buys back IP from Microsoft
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Compulsion Games completed a management buyout to separate from Microsoft and reclaim ownership of its IP, with publishing rights returning to the studio. CEO Guillaume Provost says the team will operate independently, pursuing a sustainable path, exploring collaborations, and gradually transferring titles to all stores as the transition proceeds. Some staff changes occurred, but the core team remains to build a self-sustaining studio.
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