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South of Midnight review – beautiful surfaces can’t hide thin gameplay

A spell-casting high-school athlete ventures into the heart of southern folklore in this distinct yet uneven action adventure

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South of Midnight review

A Deep South delight drenched in superstition and pain.

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I was drawn to South of Midnight by its masterful audio and visual presentation but fell in love with its incredible exploration and combat

South of Midnight is a Southern Gothic action-adventure that centers on Hazel, a young heroine drawn into a haunting paranormal mystery as she searches for her missing mother in the wake of a catastrophic hurricane.

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South of Midnight review: Southern Gothic blended with fantasy in a tightly woven action-adventure

Southern creature comforts.

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How the South of Midnight art team achieved its artisan animation style inspired by stop-motion

Art director Whitney Clayton and animation director Mike Jungbluth reveal how the Xbox game's eye-catching look is made.

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South of Midnight release date and launch times confirmed: Preload now and see when early access is available in your region

We Happy Few creators' next major IP, South of Midnight, is almost here. Here's when you can expect to play it in your home region.

Windows Central

Is South of Midnight on Xbox Game Pass?

South of Midnight looks to be one of the most interesting games of 2025, but is it on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we know.

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Xbox's South of Midnight has gone gold ahead of launch

South of Midnight has gone gold, meaning the southern adventure from Xbox and Compulsion Games is now set to launch soon.

Windows Central

Yes, South of Midnight will still run at 60fps despite its stop motion animation: "you're still in this crafted world without making it, you know, too nauseating"

"If we applied that equally everywhere, I think it would be too jarring"

GamesRadar

South of Midnight hands-on created a sinister folktale experience that speaks to me as a Southerner

Going hands-on with South of Midnight, I'm impressed with its attention to Southern detail and surprisingly dark storytelling.

Windows Central

How many chapters in South of Midnight, and how long is it?

We lay out South of Midnight's length and time to beat, as well as how many chapters there are

GamesRadar

South of Midnight PC requirements and specs — Is your computer ready for this Southern folktale adventure?

South of Midnight is an upcoming adventure game from Compulsion Games and Xbox, so check to make sure your PC has the specs to meet the requirements.

Windows Central

GamesRadar+ Big Preview reveal: This month, we are diving deep into South of Midnight

Join us on February 11 to find new details and impressions of Compulsion Games' South of Midnight, one of the most ambitious Xbox exclusives of 2025

GamesRadar

'South of Midnight' Gets Official Release Date, Finally Opens Pre-Orders

South of Midnight finally got an official release date in a new trailer shared at the Xbox Developer Direct 2025.

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South of Midnight release date announced at Xbox Developer Direct

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South of Midnight, the Southern Gothic soulslike where folktales are real, is coming in April

The upcoming action-adventure from Compulsion Games dropped a new trailer at today's Xbox Direct showcase.

Windows Central

South of Midnight is bringing its Southern Gothic visuals to Xbox and PC in just a few months

Compulsion Games' South of Midnight is an upcoming fantastical action-adventure game with heavy Southern Gothic inspirations, and it appeared during the latest Xbox show.

Windows Central

Everything Xbox announced during the January 2025 Developer_Direct

Xbox hosts a mini-showcase to kick off the new year, highlighting upcoming titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with a few surprises.

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How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2025: Start time, what to expect, and everything you need to know

Hoping to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2025 show? Here's how you can, along with everything else you need to know about the show.

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Xbox's first Developer_Direct show of 2025 revealed — and it's set for action on January 23 (Update)

Xbox's first showcase of 2025 gives us fresh details on two upcoming first party games, as well as a deep dive into one of the year's most promising third-party titles.

Windows Central

Xbox's South of Midnight looks like the Southern Gothic adventure I've always wanted

Xbox Game Studios and Compulsion Games' South of Midnight gets a documentary showing how the team is building a Southern Gothic adventure.

Inverse

Xbox's Biggest 2025 Exclusive Will Explore a World Most Games Shy Away From

Compulsion Game's next title is a love letter to the American South.

Windows Central

South of Midnight gameplay trailer was revealed at the Xbox Game Showcase, and I can't gauge how I feel yet

South of Might has dropped a gameplay trailer, and I still can't tell if I'm excited or not. Come check out the latest shown at the Xbox Games Showcase.

Windows Central

South of Midnight FAQ: Release date, platforms, trailers, and everything you need to know

South of Midnight is an upcoming action-adventure game from Xbox. Here's everything you need to know about this Southern Gothic title, including when it's coming.

Windows Central

Xbox Games Showcase 2023: Our 'Best in Show' picks

Between the Xbox Games Showcase 2023 and Xbox Games Showcase Extended, Microsoft has been busy. Now that the dust has settled, here are our picks for the best moments from their recent gaming events.

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