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Compulsion Games and Double Fine confirm "Independence Day" from Xbox
GamesIndustry.biz • • general
Key Points:
- Compulsion Games and Double Fine, formerly part of Xbox-owned studios, are returning to independent management as Microsoft restructures and divests some of its game development studios.
- Compulsion Games confirmed it will retain rights to its key titles including Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight, expressing gratitude for Xbox's support and optimism about its future as an independent studio.
- Double Fine announced its independence after seven years with Xbox, thanking the Xbox team for their partnership and promising to share updates on their next steps soon.
- Both studios emphasized their commitment to continuing to create unique and meaningful games while supporting their teams through the transition.
- The announcements come amid earlier reports that studios like Compulsion Games, Double Fine, and Ninja Theory faced potential closures during Microsoft's recent cuts.
