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South of Midnight Heads to PS5 and Switch 2 in Spring 2026

The Microsoft-owned studio frames the cross-platform rollout as a way to reach more players.

Overview

  • Compulsion Games and Xbox Game Studios confirmed the ports via social posts, setting a Spring 2026 window without a specific date or technical details.
  • The game first released on April 8, 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, where it drew generally positive reviews including an 8/10 from GameSpot.
  • South of Midnight won The Game Awards 2025 Games for Impact honor, boosting its profile ahead of the new platform launches.
  • The move reflects Microsoft’s broader push to bring previously Xbox-focused titles to rival consoles to expand reach and revenue.
  • Some outlets note a PS5 Pro reference in Compulsion’s messaging and report it could be the first Xbox Game Studios title on Switch 2, though specifics remain unconfirmed.