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Multiple outlets report that Compulsion Games (South of Midnight developer) is facing potential upheaval tied to Xbox layoffs, with staff reportedly preparing to seek new roles. One report also alleges Xbox may consider closing the studio, with other nearby studios (Double Fine and Ninja Theory) allegedly at risk.

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South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games are allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs, according to report ·
Key Takeaway Reports suggest Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight studio is preparing for possible Xbox layoffs or even closure, prompting employees to look for new jobs.
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Reports suggest Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight studio is preparing for possible Xbox layoffs or even closure, prompting employees to look for new jobs.

Multiple outlets report that Compulsion Games (South of Midnight developer) is facing potential upheaval tied to Xbox layoffs, with staff reportedly preparing to seek new roles. One report also alleges Xbox may consider closing the studio, with other nearby studios (Double Fine and Ninja Theory) allegedly at risk.

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Top 3 signals · Reports suggest Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight studio
GamesIndustry.biz · 15d ago
Xbox is reportedly considering closing South of Midnight studio, Compulsion Games, with Double Fine and Ninja Theory also allegedly at risk
Rock Paper Shotgun · 5d ago
South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games are allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs, according to report
Eurogamer · 5d ago
Amid reports Xbox is preparing for significant layoffs, a wave of staff at South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games announce their departure

Briefing Findings · Reports suggest Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight studio

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studio Compulsion Games (South of Midnight developer)
trigger discussed Possible Xbox layoffs
reported action by staff Allowing staff to openly seek new jobs
closure claim Xbox reportedly considering closing South of Midnight
other studios mentioned Double Fine and Ninja Theory allegedly also at risk

What to Watch

  • Follow GamesIndustry.biz coverage for any confirmed decisions regarding South of Midnight or Compulsion Games. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Watch Eurogamer updates for further reporting on staff departures tied to Xbox layoffs at Compulsion Games. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Check Rock Paper Shotgun for continued reporting on staff job-hunting timelines ahead of potential layoffs. GamesIndustry.biz

What Changed

  • South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games are allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs, according to report GamesIndustry.biz
  • Amid reports Xbox is preparing for significant layoffs, a wave of staff at South of Midnight developer Compulsion Games announce their departure GamesIndustry.biz
  • Xbox is reportedly considering closing South of Midnight studio, Compulsion Games, with Double Fine and Ninja Theory also allegedly at risk GamesIndustry.biz
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Rock Paper Shotgun · 1 article

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South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games are allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs, according to report

South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games have reportedly given some staff permission to openly seek new jobs, as mass upheaval looms at Xbox.

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Compulsion Games developers seek new jobs as studio closure looms - KitGuru

A wave of job‑seeking posts from Compulsion Games developers has raised fresh concerns about the stu

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