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South of Midnight
Learn an ancient weaving power, explore the mythos of the Deep South, and confront mysterious creatures in this folktale for modern times.
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Coming 2025
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Game features
A dark modern folktale
When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel discovers a world where reality and fantasy are interwoven, and ancient creatures emerge. In this coming-of-age tale, Hazel delves into a web of folklore and family secrets, untangling her own identity.
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Confront mythical creatures
Wield an ancient power to restore creatures and uncover the traumas that consume them. Cast weaving magic to fight destructive Haints, explore the diverse regions of the South, and reweave the tears in the Grand Tapestry.
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Haunting beauty of the gothic South
Discover the lush, decayed county of Prospero and its locals. Experience a crafted visual style, touching storytelling, and immersive music inspired by the complex and rich history of the South.
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Game details
From the creators of Contrast and We Happy Few, South of Midnight is a spellbinding third person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South. As Hazel, you will explore the mythos and encounter creatures of Southern folklore in a macabre and fantastical world. When disaster strikes her home town, Hazel is called to become a Weaver: a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. Imbued with these new abilities, Hazel will confront and subdue dangerous creatures, untangle the webs of her own family's shared past, and – if she's lucky – find her way to a place that feels like home.
Additional information
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Developer
Compulsion Games
Genre
Action/Adventure
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S
Windows 10/11
Release date
2025
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