South of Midnight Release Date Revealed at Xbox Developer Direct 2025
25 January 2025

South of Midnight Release Date Revealed at Xbox Developer Direct 2025

During today's Xbox Developer Direct 2025 presentation, Compulsion Games revealed that their highly anticipated title South of Midnight will launch sooner than expected on April 8, 2025. The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer that delves deep into the game's unique magical combat system and mystical Southern Gothic world.


Magical Weaving Takes Center Stage

The latest footage showcases protagonist Hazel's distinctive abilities, which combine traditional weaving arts with supernatural powers. This innovative combat system allows players to analyze their opponents and adapt their fighting style accordingly. Hazel can craft, battle, and overcome environmental challenges using her mystical weaving abilities, with the combat system offering various customization options to counter different enemy types.

A World of Enchanted Beings

Throughout their journey, players will explore various regions inhabited by magical creatures, each with its own Gothic backstory. The trailer offered glimpses of these impressive beings, including a massive bird and a particularly striking alligator adorned with sharp spikes and towering trees growing from its back. Players will help heal these creatures by collecting their scattered memories, adding a compelling narrative layer to the exploration.


From We Happy Few to Southern Gothic

South of Midnight marks a new direction for Compulsion Games, who first announced the title at the Xbox Showcase in 2023 following their work on We Happy Few. The game represents a significant shift in setting and tone while maintaining the studio's reputation for creating unique and atmospheric worlds.

The early release date announcement suggests development has progressed smoothly, giving players the opportunity to experience this magical Southern Gothic adventure sooner than anticipated.