Days after leaving Xbox, South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games broadcasts that it's looking for work
Xbox studio Compulsion Games, behind *South of Midnight*, now seeks industry partnerships after departing Microsoft
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The studio published an open letter addressing studios across the industry, signaling a shift toward external partnerships rather than exclusive development. Coverage from gaming outlets including *Insider Gaming*, *IGN*, *Windows Central*, *Pure Xbox*, and *Eurogamer.net* highlights the move as a notable shift in the studio’s trajectory.
Reports emphasize the studio’s willingness to engage with other developers, publishers, or platforms, though specifics on potential projects or partners remain unstated. Industry observers will track whether this marks a broader trend of Xbox-aligned studios seeking alternative arrangements.
The studio’s next steps—whether through announced partnerships, new project reveals, or platform shifts—will be key to assessing its future direction.
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Quick answers
What is Compulsion Games known for?
The studio is best known for developing *South of Midnight*, a narrative-driven action-adventure game released under Xbox Game Studios.
Is Compulsion Games still working with Xbox?
No—coverage confirms the studio has left Xbox Game Studios and is now pursuing external collaborations.
Has Compulsion Games named any potential partners?
Coverage does not yet specify any named partners; the studio’s open letter invites broader industry engagement.
Coverage (6)
- Ex-Xbox studio Compulsion Games invites partners to collaborate with it after going independent Video Games Chronicle · 5h ago
- Newly Independent Compulsion Games Is Looking For Collaboration Opportunities Insider Gaming · 5h ago
- Former Xbox Studio Compulsion Games Says It's Open to Collaborations IGN · 5h ago
- Cut from Xbox, Compulsion Games is now hoping to collaborate with other studios in the industry Windows Central · 5h ago
- Former Xbox Dev Compulsion Games Shares Open Letter To 'Studios Across The Industry' Pure Xbox · 5h ago
- Days after leaving Xbox, South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games broadcasts that it's looking for work Eurogamer.net · 5h ago
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