Xbox studio closes amid executive departures

Xbox is undergoing significant changes as boss Asha Sharma initiates a "reset" following a warning of expected layoffs. The company plans to shut down Compulsion Games, the studio responsible for "South of Midnight." Sharma, who took over in February, has already implemented strategic shifts, including reducing Xbox Game Pass pricing and designating "Gears of War: E-Day" and "Clockwork Revolution" as Xbox console exclusives. These moves come amidst discussions about challenges within the Xbox business, including an overextended studio system, as outlined in a recent internal memo.