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 mythos of the Deep South, and confront mysterious creatures in this folktale for modern times.

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South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and face the pain haunting your hometown.

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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 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.

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Rating Pending

  • May contain content inappropriate for children. Visit ESRB.org for rating 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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