Double Fine and Compulsion Games regain independence, keep IP after Xbox split

The Verge reported that Double Fine Productions and Compulsion Games announced they are becoming independent studios again and will retain ownership of their existing titles as they end their partnership with Xbox. Both studios said the split restores full control over their creative direction and business operations. The companies emphasized that the transition will not affect ongoing development of current projects.

Xbox confirmed the separation and noted that the studios will continue to publish future games without Microsoft ownership. The move marks the studios' return to independent management while preserving their intellectual property.