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Compulsion Games becomes publisher of South of Midnight on Steam, suggesting departure from Xbox amid major restructuring is now complete
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- Compulsion Games is now listed as the publisher of its game South of Midnight on Steam, indicating its full independence from the Xbox division following recent restructuring.
- The studio, along with Double Fine, regained ownership of its franchises, including Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight, as part of Xbox's strategic divestment.
- Despite the change on Steam, South of Midnight remains published by Microsoft/Xbox on PlayStation and Xbox stores, creating some uncertainty about the current publishing arrangements.
- Xbox's broader restructuring under Asha Sharma has led to significant upheaval across the company, with morale declining amid ongoing layoffs affecting up to 1,600 employees through next summer.
- Compulsion Games expressed gratitude for its time with Xbox and enthusiasm for its future as an independent studio, recently announcing it is seeking new work opportunities.
