Former Xbox studios Double Fine and Compulsion will keep games after going indie

When Compulsive Games was founded in 2009 as an independent studio, we were little dreamers in an old rotting phonograph factory dedicated to creating stories and experiences that felt handcrafted. We care about the art of making games, the stories we tell, the players they experience, and the creators who put their heart and soul into making something.

Today, we’re sharing that Forced Gaming is returning to independent consoles following our time as a part of XBOX. As part of this transition, we will retain rights to The Difference, We’re the Happy Few, and the award-winning South of Midnight. We are grateful for the years we have had with XBOX, for the support of our team, and the opportunity to bring this game to players around the world. As an independent studio, we’re excited to continue creating unique games that define Compulsion as we take the next steps in our journey.

Our immediate priority is to support our team throughout this transition period. We are confident in the future of Compulsive Games and look forward to the next chapter where one thing will be constant: we will create unique games that tell important stories, all with the aim of touching the hearts and minds of our players.