Compulsion Games Becomes Independent Again, Retains Game Rights

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Compulsion Games is returning to independent management after its time with Xbox.
The studio will retain the rights to its games: Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight.
They expressed gratitude for their years with Xbox and excitement for the future.

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Compulsion Games is returning to independent management after its time with Xbox. The studio will retain the rights to its games: Contrast, We Happy Few, and South of Midnight. They expressed gratitude for their years with Xbox and excitement for the future.

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