Xbox Reportedly Shutting Down Compulsion Games Amid Restructuring
Xbox is reportedly planning to close Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight, as part of broader restructuring efforts.
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Compulsion Games Staff Seek Work Amid Closure Reports
Several employees of Compulsion Games are actively seeking new employment opportunities, leading to speculation about the studio's potential closure or significant restructuring. The public job-seeking efforts of staff have raised concerns about the company's future.
Compulsion Games May Be The First Studio To Fall In Xbox’s Restructuring Plans – Rumor
Rumors suggest that Compulsion Games, the developer behind South of Midnight, may be one of two studios Xbox plans to close as part of a restructuring. This follows reports of impending layoffs, though the studio's leadership is reportedly in negotiations with its parent company. Other studios like Obsidian and Rare are believed to be safe.
Xbox is reportedly closing South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games after bragging about its award-winning developers…
Xbox is reportedly planning to close Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few, just days after announcing impending layoffs. While no official statement has been made, multiple employees have indicated they are seeking new work. This comes despite recent praise from Xbox leadership, including CEO Asha Sharma and Chief Creative Officer Matt Booty, for the studio's award-winning work.
Latest Microsoft victim reportedly being closed after releasing one game since Xbox acquisition
Microsoft is reportedly closing Compulsion Games, the studio behind We Happy Few and South of Midnight, eight years after acquiring it. This move is part of a larger downsizing within Xbox, which has seen thousands of layoffs and is expected to continue. South of Midnight, Compulsion's only release since the 2018 acquisition, received critical acclaim and awards.
Xbox is reportedly planning to shut down Compulsion Games
Xbox is reportedly planning to shut down Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few. The Peabody-winning studio, acquired by Xbox in 2018, has developed three games since its founding in 2009. Negotiations between Compulsion leadership and Microsoft are reportedly ongoing.
South of Midnight Maker Said to Be Shuttered by Xbox
Reports indicate that Xbox studio Compulsion Games, the developer behind South of Midnight, is set to be closed. This follows speculation about widespread layoffs within Microsoft's gaming division. While not officially confirmed, multiple employees have indicated they are seeking new work, and the studio's writer has also suggested its closure.
Microsoft Has Reportedly Shut Down South of Midnight Developer Compulsion Games
Microsoft is reportedly planning to shut down Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few. The closure would mark the end of operations for the Canadian developer.