South of Midnight

Compulsion Games' South of Midnight is an action-adventure game inspired by the United States' Deep South and Gothic imagery. Along with a sidekick, Hazel has to take on creatures ripped right out of folklore.

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Released
April 8, 2025
ESRB
rp
Developer(s)
Compulsion Games
Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 5

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.

A DARK MODERN FOLKTALE: When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel is pulled into a Southern Gothic world where reality and fantasy are interwoven, and ancient creatures from folklore emerge. In this coming-of-age adventure, Hazel journeys forth to rescue her mother and delves into a haunting web of folklore and family secrets, untangling her own identity.

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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South of Midnight's Benjy Tree Has A Deeply Tragic Backstory

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South of Midnight's Exploration is Simple But Effective

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Crouton is South of Midnight's Breakout Star

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South of Midnight - Official Accolades Trailer

Have a look at what critics have been saying about Compulsion Games' South of Midnight in this official accolades trailer.

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8 Monsters In South of Midnight That Were Inspired By Real Folklore

South of Midnight is inspired by traditional Southern folklore, especially in the backstories and designs of these eight mythological creatures.

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South of Midnight: Health Filament Upgrade Locations

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