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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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 55d ago, after coverage quieted.
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.
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.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 65d ago.
The reporting (5)
- Xbox Layoffs Seemingly Begin As Devs Reveal They're 'Open To Work' Pure Xbox · 67d ago
- Xbox’s Core Problem To Solve, Above All Else, Is Hardware Forbes · 67d ago
- Compulsion Games begins an unknown number of layoffs at the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few Windows Central · 67d ago
- Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs Game Developer · 67d 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 · 67d ago
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