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Compulsion Games pulls off management buyout and separates from Xbox | exclusive
GamesBeat • • technology
Key Points:
- Compulsion Games, known for titles like South of Midnight, has completed a management buyout and is now independent from Microsoft and Xbox, regaining ownership of its intellectual property and publishing rights.
- CEO Guillaume Provost confirmed the studio and staff were acquired by management, ensuring that revenue from game sales now supports Compulsion Games directly instead of Microsoft.
- The buyout follows Microsoft's decision to divest five game studios amid major layoffs, with Compulsion Games being one of the studios spun out to avoid closure.
- Provost emphasized the priority of keeping the team together and building a sustainable, self-sufficient studio focused on inspiring projects and potential collaborations with other companies.
- While the company is still navigating the transition and exploring funding options, Provost expressed cautious optimism about the studio's future and its ability to thrive independently.
