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Indie Comeback: Compulsion Games and Double Fine Reclaim Independence from Xbox
gaming4 days ago

Indie Comeback: Compulsion Games and Double Fine Reclaim Independence from Xbox

Compulsion Games and Double Fine announce they will return to independent management after their time with Xbox, retaining ownership of Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight. This follows Xbox's July 6 layoffs of 3,200 staff and the divestment of five studios, with Ninja Theory and Undead Labs in acquisition and Arkane Lyon entering a consultation period. Both studios express gratitude to Xbox and anticipate the next chapter as independent entities.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
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Double Fine and Compulsion go indie, keep their IP after Xbox reshuffle
gaming4 days ago

Double Fine and Compulsion go indie, keep their IP after Xbox reshuffle

Microsoft’s Xbox is restructuring and spinning off four studios; Double Fine Productions and Compulsion Games will become independent studios, retaining ownership of their IP and catalogs, while Ninja Theory and Undead Labs move to new ownership with funding for their next games; Arkane is assessing options, and both Double Fine and Compulsion have publicly affirmed their plans to continue making unique games under their own management.

via The Verge|
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Compulsion Games Staff Allowed to Seek Other Jobs Ahead of Xbox Layoffs
business14 days ago

Compulsion Games Staff Allowed to Seek Other Jobs Ahead of Xbox Layoffs

Bloomberg reports that staff at Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight division have been given permission to openly seek new jobs ahead of anticipated Xbox layoffs in July; no dismissals have occurred yet, but leadership reportedly expects job losses, with potential outcomes including studio closure or spin-off under new ownership; other Xbox studios like Ninja Theory and Double Fine are in similar negotiations.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
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Xbox’s Studio Reset Sparks Uncertain Futures for Core Teams
business24 days ago

Xbox’s Studio Reset Sparks Uncertain Futures for Core Teams

Bloomberg reports Microsoft is negotiating with Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory to avert closures as Xbox undergoes a company-wide reset with layoffs and leadership changes; Ninja Theory canceled Mara while still pursuing Hellblade’s Senua project, Compulsion’s South of Midnight may be shut down, and executives Craig Duncan and Louise O’Connor left with Matt Booty set to take over Duncan’s duties.

via 80 Level|
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Xbox Shakeup Threatens Several Studios as Independence Talks Continue
gaming25 days ago

Xbox Shakeup Threatens Several Studios as Independence Talks Continue

A Bloomberg report cited by Windows Central says multiple Xbox Game Studios teams—led by Double Fine and Ninja Theory—are “at risk of being shuttered” and are in “active negotiations to spin off” from Xbox, with Compulsion Games and others in a similar position as Microsoft rolls out a broad 100‑day “Xbox reset” that could include layoffs; some studios may attempt to become independent or be bought out, while staff are being allowed to seek other opportunities.

via Windows Central|
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Xbox weighs shuttering Compulsion Games in wider studio overhaul
business25 days ago

Xbox weighs shuttering Compulsion Games in wider studio overhaul

Microsoft is reportedly considering closing Compulsion Games (South of Midnight) as part of a broader Xbox studio crisis, with Double Fine and Ninja Theory also at risk; leadership is negotiating the studio’s fate, and Bloomberg says several Xbox studios may be folded or spun off to avoid total collapse, while layoffs and leadership exits, including Craig Duncan and Louise O’Connor, are part of the shakeup; South of Midnight has recently won major awards.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
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Xbox in talks over Compulsion Games’ future amid shutdown rumors
gaming25 days ago

Xbox in talks over Compulsion Games’ future amid shutdown rumors

Rumors that Xbox could shut down Compulsion Games circulated, but Kotaku later reported leadership is negotiating with Microsoft about the studio’s fate; no details have been disclosed and Microsoft did not comment. Compulsion, known for South of Midnight and We Happy Few, reportedly employs around 100 people; the latest title was praised creatively but had limited commercial impact. The outcome remains unconfirmed.

via Pure Xbox|
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Two Xbox Studios Said to Be At Risk of Closure in 2026, Rumor Claims
technology25 days ago

Two Xbox Studios Said to Be At Risk of Closure in 2026, Rumor Claims

A social-media rumor from Insider Gaming’s Mike Straw claimed two Xbox Game Studios could be closed in 2026, naming Compulsion Games and Arkane as the at-risk studios; later coverage (Kotaku) has echoed Compulsion as a potential shutdown, though Microsoft has not confirmed anything. The chatter surfaces amid broader talk of Xbox job cuts and lineup changes, with fans debating which teams might be affected, while the industry remains cautious and notes the studios’ recent and ongoing projects.

via Pure Xbox|
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Xbox to Close Compulsion Games, Home to Peabody-Winning South of Midnight
business25 days ago

Xbox to Close Compulsion Games, Home to Peabody-Winning South of Midnight

Kotaku reports Xbox plans to shutter Compulsion Games, the Peabody Award-winning studio behind South of Midnight (and We Happy Few); the exact number of affected employees is unclear—LinkedIn lists around 90, though insiders say the total may be higher—and some staff have started job-hunting. The move comes amid broader leadership changes and financial tensions at Xbox, with no official comment from the company.

via Kotaku|
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Xbox-backed Compulsion Games begins hiring for a mysterious new IP
gaming3 months ago

Xbox-backed Compulsion Games begins hiring for a mysterious new IP

The Xbox-owned studio Compulsion Games, developer of South of Midnight, is expanding its team for an all-new, unnamed IP. The studio posted permanent and fixed-term roles (Lead Gameplay Programmer, Engine Programmer, Senior Level Designer, Senior Character Artist) on LinkedIn, signaling work on a fresh original project under Xbox Game Studios. Compened by Microsoft in 2018, Compulsion previously worked on South of Midnight and We Happy Few, and its new project follows a shift toward a new IP under the Xbox umbrella.

via Windows Central|
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South of Midnight Lands on PS5, Bringing Award-Winning Xbox Adventure to Sony’s Console
gaming4 months ago

South of Midnight Lands on PS5, Bringing Award-Winning Xbox Adventure to Sony’s Console

South of Midnight, Compulsion Games’ award-winning 2025 action-adventure originally on Xbox Series X|S and PC, is coming to PS5 on March 31, 2026, bringing its stop-motion-style cutscenes and Hazel’s weaving powers to PlayStation after winning Games for Impact at The Game Awards 2025, plus a D.I.C.E. Award for Outstanding Animation and an Annie Award for Best Character Animation.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
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Xbox's 'South of Midnight': A Southern Gothic Adventure Unveiled
gaming1 year ago

Xbox's 'South of Midnight': A Southern Gothic Adventure Unveiled

South of Midnight, an upcoming adventure game from Compulsion Games and Xbox Game Studios, is set to launch in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The game, which embraces Southern Gothic themes, features a diverse cast and expert storytelling to bring its fantastical world to life. A documentary has been released detailing the game's development, art, and music. Preorders for an art and music bundle are available, though the game's release date is yet to be announced.

via Windows Central|
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