South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games are allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs, according to report
Compulsion Games employees seek new jobs as Xbox layoffs loom.
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📍 How it ended
Compulsion Games began an unknown number of layoffs at the studio. Reports indicated that staff were allowed to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs.
Former Xbox employees also warned of potential retaliation regarding the rumored layoffs.
Epilogue added 10d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Compulsion Games, known for South of Midnight and We Happy Few, is allowing staff to openly seek new jobs. This move comes amid reports of potential layoffs at Xbox. Coverage from Pure Xbox, Windows Central, and Rock Paper Shotgun focuses on the studio's proactive approach to job seeking.
Forbes highlights Xbox's hardware challenges. Game Developer reports concerns from former Xbox employees about potential retaliation. Watch for developments in Xbox's hardware strategy.
Monitor any official statements from Compulsion Games or Xbox regarding layoffs.
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Quick answers
Which studio is affected by the potential layoffs?
Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few.
What is the current status of the layoffs?
Compulsion Games is allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible layoffs.
What other issues is Xbox facing?
Forbes coverage emphasizes Xbox's hardware challenges.
Coverage (5)
- Xbox Layoffs Seemingly Begin As Devs Reveal They're 'Open To Work' Pure Xbox · 22d ago
- Xbox’s Core Problem To Solve, Above All Else, Is Hardware Forbes · 22d ago
- Compulsion Games begins an unknown number of layoffs at the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few Windows Central · 22d ago
- Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs Game Developer · 22d ago
- South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games are allowing staff to openly seek new jobs ahead of possible Xbox layoffs, according to report Rock Paper Shotgun · 22d ago
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