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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

Compulsion Games has begun layoffs affecting narrative and art teams. Over a dozen employees from the South of Midnight studio have publicly sought new employment. These cuts are part of a broader Xbox restructuring effort led by executive Asha Sharma.

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Confirmed layoffs have begun at Compulsion Games following earlier reports of staff job-hunting.

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  1. Xbox Restructuring Leads to Layoffs at Compulsion Games

    Compulsion Games has begun layoffs affecting narrative and art teams. Over a dozen employees from the South of Midnight studio have publicly sought new employment. These cuts are part of a broader Xbox restructuring effort led by executive Asha Sharma.

    What's confirmed:

    • Compulsion Games has started layoffs involving an unknown number of staff.
    • At least a dozen employees from Compulsion Games have left the studio.
    • Compulsion Games developers have used LinkedIn to publicly seek new jobs.
    • Asha Sharma is leading the Xbox restructuring effort.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Microsoft may shut down at least five studios starting next week.
    • Ninja Theory and Double Fine face potential closure or divestiture.
    • Microsoft is considering canceling the Blade game and shuttering Arkane.
    • Former Xbox employees warn that impending layoffs may lead to retaliation.
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