South of Midnight is now self-published on Steam after Compulsion Games cut ties with Microsoft
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Compulsion Games has assumed full publishing duties for South of Midnight on Steam, with the studio now officially credited as both developer and publisher following a backend update in August 2026. This change marks a formal operational separation from Microsoft, who previously held the publishing role. The move reflects a shift in how the title is being managed going forward, with the independent studio taking direct control of its distribution on the platform.
- Compulsion Games updated South of Midnight's Steam listing to remove Microsoft as publisher, positioning itself as the sole entity responsible for the game's release and ongoing management.
- The August 2026 update represents a transition to independent self-publishing, giving the studio direct oversight of the game's commercial operations.
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AllKeyShop
Aug 16, 04:04 UTC
Compulsion Games Now Self-Publishes South of Midnight on Steam
Why Is South of Midnight Now Self-Published on Steam? Compulsion Games updated the Steam backend in August 2026 to list the independent studio as both developer and publisher of South of Midnight. This shift formalizes the operational separ…
Video Games Chronicle
Aug 14, 15:04 UTC
South of Midnight is now self-published on Steam after Compulsion Games cut ties with Microsoft
Compulsion is now self-publishing South of Midnight on Steam following a listing update