# Xbox is Making Brutal Cuts Starting Right Now

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Podcast: [Destin Legarie Podcast | Save State Plus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/destin-legarie-podcast-save-state-plus-7244455)
Published: 2026-06-15T21:00:09+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savestateplus/episodes/Xbox-is-Making-Brutal-Cuts-Starting-Right-Now-e3kr648
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## Resource

Xbox is facing another brutal wave of bad news. Reports say Compulsion Games, the studio behind South of Midnight and We Happy Few, could be shut down or is in negotiations with Microsoft over its future. At the same time, Xbox Game Studios boss Craig Duncan is stepping down after just over 18 months in the role.This comes after recent reports that Microsoft has considered major options for Xbox, including restructuring or even spinning off the gaming business. So what does this mean for Xbox Game Studios, future exclusives, and the long-term future of Xbox?

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