Xbox's Compulsion Games Employees #OpenToWork After Layoff Rumors

Xbox’s rumored studio cuts may already be hitting Compulsion Games, the Microsoft-owned team behind South of Midnight. After earlier reports claimed Compulsion was at risk of closure or being spun off, multiple employees have now appeared to mark themselves #OpenToWork, fueling concern that layoffs may already be underway.Microsoft has not officially confirmed the reported closure, and Compulsion has not issued a public statement, so for now this remains a developing story. But with reports also naming other Xbox studios in negotiations over their futures, the situation around Xbox’s first-party teams appears to be getting more serious.Also in today’s gaming news: new reports claim GTA 6 may still get a physical disc release in December 2026, after earlier information suggested boxed versions would only include download codes.