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Compulsion Games Is Now Officially An Ex-Xbox Studio

GameSpot ·

Compulsion Games, the Canadian development studio behind titles including South of Midnight and We Happy Few, has officially concluded its separation from Microsoft. The parting was confirmed by studio leadership following Microsoft's announcement that Compulsion was among five Xbox studios the company would divest.

The split represents a significant shift for the studio, though the source material provides limited detail on the specific circumstances or Compulsion Games' future operations and ownership status.

  • Microsoft has completed its divestment of Compulsion Games, a Canadian developer known for South of Midnight and We Happy Few
  • CEO Guillaume Provost has formally confirmed the separation is finalized after Microsoft announced the studio as one of five being divested

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