South of Midnight
Released Apr 2025
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.
94% positive · 4,678 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
South of Midnight launched on April 8, 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and Game Pass. On March 22, 2025, Compulsion Games announced the game had "gone gold," explicitly stating that "development is now complete and approved for release." The game shipped as a complete, self-contained single-player action-adventure with no post-launch content cycle. Both DLC items listed on the store — the Soundtrack and Digital Extras — were released on or before launch day (March 26 and April 8, 2025 respectively) and are purely bonus/cosmetic items bundled with the Premium Edition, not additional story or gameplay content. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced expansions or season passes, no roadmap for future updates, and no developer communications suggesting post-launch content plans. The game was designed and marketed as a complete narrative experience from the outset.
Evidence
Game launched globally on April 8, 2025 across Xbox, PC, Steam, and Game Pass. No mention of post-launch content plans.
Compulsion Games announced the game 'has officially gone gold,' with development explicitly described as 'complete and approved for release.'
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Compulsion Games
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
UNRAVEL THE PAST
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 of memory made real and must embark on a journey to rescue her mother and safeguard her hometown. In this folktale for modern times, Hazel will need to reconcile the weight of family, history, and legacy against 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.HAUNTING BEAUTY OF THE GOTHIC SOUTH
Discover the lush, decayed county of Prospero and its locals. Experience a crafted visual style, touching storytelling, and immersive music inspired by the complex and rich history of the South.Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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