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Money Spent On South Of Midnight Now Supports Its Developers, Not Microsoft
Aftermath • • technology
Key Points:
- Compulsion, the studio behind South Of Midnight and We Happy Few, has regained full ownership of its intellectual properties following Microsoft's layoffs and studio cuts.
- Purchases of Compulsion games no longer financially benefit Microsoft, as publishing rights have transferred back to the studio after a transition period.
- The clarification counters earlier assumptions that buying these games still supported Microsoft, which faces criticism for layoffs, AI focus, and controversial political involvement.
- Compulsion’s CEO emphasized the deal was made to keep the team intact, prioritizing unity over remaining under Microsoft's control.
- This move allows Compulsion to operate independently amid ongoing industry challenges and calls for boycotts against Microsoft.
