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South of Midnight is even better on PS5 than it was on Xbox — PlayStation gamers, you no longer have to miss out on a sublime and underrated mix of fighting, platforming, and Southern Gothic folklore

South of Midnight's gorgeous, stylized presentation really pops on PlayStation 5, while its peppy performance ensures owners of Sony's platform will be fully immersed in one of last year's best single-player, story-driven action-adventures.

TechRadar

“A surprise BAFTA result lands” as South of Midnight outperforms expectations and a new winner takes the spotlight

South of Midnight wins the BAFTA for New Intellectual Property, beating titles like Split Fiction and ARC Raiders, marking Xbox’s only award at this year’s ceremony.

Windows Central

Xbox’s next original game is taking shape as the studio behind South of Midnight begins hiring for a mysterious new project

Compulsion Games is hiring across multiple roles as it begins work on a new IP described as intriguing, according to a recent LinkedIn post from the studio.

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BAFTA Games Awards: Clair Obscur leads the pack with 12 nominations

Clair Obscur, Dispatch and Ghost of Yotei are among the big hitters in this year’s upcoming awards ceremony

Evening Standard

Like a good ol' southern potluck, South of Midnight had me going back to play for seconds, and then thirds, thanks to all its little details

Lemme holler at your momma 'n' 'em about this one.

PC Gamer

As Xbox refuses to play the console wars game in 2025, it's traded exclusivity for a multi-platform future – but its biggest names are still at large

Year in Review 2025 | Even with 3 Obsidian games in one year, Xbox's 2025 felt like the calm before the storm.

GamesRadar

South of Midnight to launch on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch 2 next year

Compulsion Games' stop-motion adventure set in the American Deep South is yet another Xbox Game Studios title making its way to other consoles as the developers announce a spring launch for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch 2.

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'South of Midnight' Has 'Very Positive' Reviews on Steam, 4.3 Stars on Google Reviews

Find out what gamers have to say on Steam and Google Reviews about "South of Midnight," which was released on April 9, 2025.

Player One

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

The Guardian - UK

South of Midnight review

A Deep South delight drenched in superstition and pain.

PC Gamer

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

Southern creature comforts.

Creative Bloq

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.

TechRadar

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.

Creative Bloq

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.

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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.

Windows Central

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.

GamesRadar

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"

Windows Central

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.

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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

Windows Central

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.

GamesRadar

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

Player One

'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.

Evening Standard

South of Midnight release date announced at Xbox Developer Direct

Buying or upgrading to the £49.99 premium edition grants you five days’ early access

PC Gamer

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.

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