South of Midnight logo, Hazel looking over her shoulder with black birds flying around her head and pieces of a woodsy landscape moving around her shoulders.
South of Midnight logo, Hazel looking over her shoulder with black birds flying around her head and pieces of a woodsy landscape moving around her shoulders.

South of Midnight

Learn an ancient weaving power, explore the Deep South mythos and confront mysterious creatures in this folktale for modern times.

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Available April 8, 2025

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South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Learn an ancient weaving power, explore the Deep South mythos and confront mysterious creatures in this folktale for modern times.

Ways to play

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Play on Xbox Series X|S

South of Midnight is optimized for Xbox Series X|S consoles. Pre-install with Game Pass or pre-order now.

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Play on PC

South of Midnight is included with PC Game Pass and Ultimate to play from the Xbox app on Windows PC.

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Stream South of Midnight with Game Pass Ultimate via cloud gaming.

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Game features

A dark modern folktale

When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel is pulled into a world of memory made real and embarks on a journey to rescue her mother. In this folktale for modern times, Hazel will need to reconcile the weight of family, history, and legacy.

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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 hometown, 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

MATURE 17+

  • Blood,
  • Strong Language,
  • Violence

Publisher

Xbox Game Studios

Developer

Compulsion Games

Genre

Action/Adventure

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S
Windows 10/11

Release date

April 8, 2025

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South of Midnight Premium Edition

Immerse yourself into the macabre and fantastical world of South of Midnight with the Premium Edition, which includes the full game, up to 5 days early access, and digital access (in English) to:

  • South of Midnight Artbook
  • Original Soundtrack composed by Olivier Deriviere
  • The Boo-Hag Comic book by Rob Guillory
  • Music Video: Songs & Tales of South of Midnight
  • Documentary: Weaving Hazel’s Journey, Director’s Cut

$49.99

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South of Midnight

Included with Game Pass

Pre-install South of Midnight and play hundreds of high-quality games for one low monthly price with Game Pass.

Pre-order South of Midnight

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Learn an ancient weaving power, explore the Deep South mythos and confront mysterious creatures in this folktale for modern times.

$39.99

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South of Midnight Premium Upgrade Edition

Upgrade from the Standard Edition with this add-on* and immerse yourself into the macabre and fantastical world of South of Midnight. Even Game Pass members can unlock up to 5 days early access, and digital access (in English) to the following when they upgrade:

  • South of Midnight Artbook
  • Original Soundtrack composed by Olivier Deriviere
  • The Boo-Hag Comic book by Rob Guillory
  • Music Video: Songs & Tales of South of Midnight
  • Documentary: Weaving Hazel’s Journey, Director’s Cut

$10.00

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