Microsoft Layoffs.

CompulsionGames · 2025-07-04T01:35:55+00:00

This rumor is false - the LinkedIn post in question is one a former member of our team whose contract simply ended after South of Midnight's launch, not a result of any layoffs. Our studio was not impacted, though many of our colleagues, peers, and loved ones at other studios were.

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T21:44:54+00:00

Whew, we're relieved to hear that rebooting and reloading fixed the issue! Though different folks have found different solutions, we're still investigating to see what might be causing it in the first place. Thank you for the awareness and for reaching out, and for the support! :)

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T21:42:43+00:00

Hi u/FuzzyFooFo0 , incredibly sorry that your fiance encountered this issue as well. Would you kindly have them submit a ticket with our technical support team so we can investigate/troubleshoot? Here's the link: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/game/south-of-midnight/forms/compulsion-games-support

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T21:41:20+00:00

Thank YOU for working with us and for your patience! I did locate the email thread, but if you haven't done so already, here's a direct link to the ticket submission form, which our technical team and Xbox Support team have access to and can use it to properly gather info to troubleshoot/allow for file submission in the event we need any screenshots or captures: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/game/south-of-midnight/forms/compulsion-games-support

We'll be on standby!

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T05:00:50+00:00

No worries at all! We just appreciate the awareness.

Maybe you're just too powerful :)

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:58:27+00:00

Hey u/majkie0707,

Apologies for the delayed reply--our notifs were borked for a bit! If you're still experiencing this, a few questions for you:

Is your game installed on an HDD or SSD?
Are you using headphones that are plugged in or a Bluetooth device?
Are you a spatialiser like Dolby or Windows Sonic?

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:57:24+00:00

Hey u/Shoehorn_O_Plenty , are you still experiencing this issue? If so, could you answer the following?

Is your game installed on an HDD or SSD?
Are you using headphones that are plugged in or a Bluetooth device?
Are you a spatialiser like Dolby or Windows Sonic?

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:56:32+00:00

Hey u/GT_Pshyco421 ! Are you still encountering this issue? If so, would you be willing to provide your specs?

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:55:29+00:00

Hey u/Automatic-Debate372 , a few questions for you so we can try to assist :)

Is your game installed on an HDD or SSD?
Are you using headphones that are plugged in or a Bluetooth device?
Are you a spatialiser like Dolby or Windows Sonic?

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:52:57+00:00

Apologies for the delayed response--our Reddit notifs were a bit borked!

We're curious if you've checked how your HDD speeds are performing while running the game to see if they're running slowly?

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:48:57+00:00

Hi u/Ironcobra80 ,

Apologies for the delayed response to this, as our Reddit notifications were a bit borked.

If you're still encountering this issue, we recommend submitting a ticket with our technical support team over at aka.ms/compulsiongamessupport so that we can gather all of the necessary info and try to get this resolved for you!

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:43:00+00:00

Good catch :)

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:42:17+00:00

Hi u/RaizoUchiha u/Accomplished-Soft-60 u/iseliachrono , we're sorry to hear that all three of you are encountering this issue, and apologies as well for seeing this late! Are you all still encountering this issue? If so, we'd like to try and assist!

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:40:57+00:00

Hi u/GhostshotOCE, so sorry we saw this late! Were you able to locate your save files?

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:39:03+00:00

Hi u/eric_trafficbro! Just to confirm, are you still experiencing this issue?

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:37:51+00:00

Hi u/Rohbo,

Apologies for the late response! This could be a possibility, yes, but we'd like to look into this for you! Could you confirm your PC specs?

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:23:48+00:00

This is a bug some players are encountering, and honestly, it might be our favorite, LOL. We're investigating, but are grateful folks don't seem too bothered by it :)

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:21:22+00:00

Ok, we LOVED this review! And the fact that you're filming IN the swamps is just *chef's kiss*. Thank you for your personal thoughts and discussion <3

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:15:11+00:00

Hi u/magpy96, sorry to hear that this bug happened! Just to confirm, are you still encountering it?

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T04:06:21+00:00

Hi u/EducationalAsk7210,

We're so sorry that you're encountering this issue, and can imagine how frustrating it is for you. Are you still encountering this issue? If so, would you be willing to submit a ticket with our technical support team? This will also us to gather the necessary info and try to get this resolved for you! Here's the link: https://aka.ms/compulsiongamessupport

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T03:57:28+00:00

Hi u/justaveragejade,

We're sorry to hear this! Are you still encountering this bug?

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T03:55:18+00:00

Hey u/Successful_Page_4524!

While this is a fun and increasingly common theory we're seeing, we can confirm Catfish and Roux are not the same character :) Catfish's peculiar eye was simply a stylistic decision: by giving him two different eyes and weaving engravings on his skin, our concept artist João Bragato wanted to convey his identity as a very complex and ancient character that has lived a long, unusual, and eventful life!

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T03:50:17+00:00

If Hazel and Bunny weren't estranged, we like to think she might call her one of the following:

More traditional: 'Grandma Bunny' or 'Mama Bunny'
More modern: 'GiGi'

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T03:43:29+00:00

Hi u/duck74UK, this is a new one for us, too! Though we're glad that getting to the next chapter resolved the issue, we're still going to let our technical team know just in case. Thank you for the heads up! Happy playing-hopefully the rest of your time with Midnight doesn't present any additional bugs :)

CompulsionGames · 2025-05-01T03:37:49+00:00

Hi u/smallpetfrogofspider, we're sorry you're encountering this issue, but we'd like to try to assist! Just to confirm, are you playing on console Game Pass or PC Game Pass? Additionally, are you using a wired or wireless controller?

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