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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 employees seek new jobs as Xbox layoffs loom.

By · Published June 28, 2026  01:00 UTC · Updated July 8, 2026  06:32 UTC

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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 100d ago, after coverage quieted.

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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.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Compulsion Games employees seek new jobs as Xbox layoffs loom.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

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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