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

Microsoft is transitioning Double Fine Productions and Compulsion Games into independent studios while allowing them to retain their intellectual property and game catalogs. This move follows a broader restructuring of Xbox studios, with Ninja Theory and Undead Labs also being spun off, though details on their IP retention differ.

Background

Microsoft has recently undergone significant restructuring within its gaming division, affecting several first-party studios. This shift aims to streamline operations and potentially alter how these studios develop and publish future titles.

Source
The Verge
Published
Jul 7, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Score
7.0 / 10