Southern Gothic Game 'South of Midnight' Set for April 8 Release

Compulsion Games' folklore-inspired action-adventure will launch on Xbox, PC, and Game Pass with early access available for Premium Edition buyers.

South of Midnight, a third-person action-adventure game by Compulsion Games, will release on April 8, 2025, on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass.
Players who purchase the Premium Edition can access the game five days early starting April 3, along with exclusive digital content like an artbook and soundtrack.
The game follows Hazel, a Weaver with magical abilities, as she navigates a storm-ravaged Deep South inspired by American folklore to find her mother and mend broken bonds.
Combat features a mix of melee attacks and magical weaving abilities, with a focus on timing and tactical use of spells like Push, Pull, and Weave.
South of Midnight's unique stop-motion-inspired art style and atmospheric sound design aim to immerse players in its Southern Gothic setting.