Compulsion Games is now officially listed as the publisher for South of Midnight on Steam. This shift follows the studio's separation from Xbox, one of four development teams spun out independently during Microsoft's recent corporate restructuring and workforce reduction efforts.
Publisher Change and Studio Status
The change, first identified by developer Michael Klamerus, marks a clear departure from the game's previous association with Xbox Game Studios on the platform. While Compulsion Games is now listed as the publisher for its 2025 title, the status of other studios involved in the recent Xbox reset remains inconsistent across the storefront.
Status of Other Xbox-Linked Titles
Despite the broader organizational changes, the publishing credits for other titles have not followed a uniform pattern:
- Psychonauts 2: Double Fine remains listed with Xbox Game Studios as the publisher on Steam.
- State of Decay 3 and Senua: Both Undead Labs and Ninja Theory are listed with other, currently unrevealed, publishers following their respective acquisitions.
What remains unknown is the specific nature of the publishing agreements for these other titles, as well as the long-term distribution implications for South of Midnight now that Compulsion Games is handling its own publishing duties on PC. The move highlights the ongoing transition for the studios impacted by the recent budget cuts and marketing shifts at Xbox.