The gaming world is eagerly awaiting the release of South of Midnight, an upcoming action game by Compulsion Games. This game promises a unique storyline based on the Deep South’s mythology, folklore, and tales. Players will face legendary creatures while looking for the main character’s mother, and they can do all of this while appreciating a game that is visually stunning and features a beautiful soundtrack.
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South of Midnight Gameplay Preview – First Impressions
Game Rant Editor-In-Chief Anthony Taormina got a hands-on preview of the upcoming South of Midnight by Compulsion Games
Whether players are planning on getting it early on or are simply curious to learn more about it, this article will answer some questions that might’ve come up about South of Midnight.
What Is South of Midnight About?
South of Midnight is about a girl named Hazel who is looking for her mother following a devastating disaster that hit her town in the American Deep South. With Hazel’s mending and weaving abilities, players must defeat monsters and learn more about Hazel’s family story.
On Which Platforms Can You Play South of Midnight?
Players can play South of Midnight on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Windows 10, Windows 11, and Steam.
Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will also be able to play South of Midnight on other devices via cloud gaming. Additionally, it is possible to play South of Midnight with a controller on PC – it includes full support for Xbox controllers.
Will South of Midnight Be on Game Pass?
Game Pass subscribers will be able to play South of Midnight on day one. They will be able to launch the game as soon as it becomes available on April 8, 2025.
How Much Does South of Midnight Cost?
The standard version of South of Midnight costs $39.99, while the deluxe version costs $49.99. However, the latter includes special features that might be worth it to some fans. Here is the difference between the two, for gamers who aren’t sure which version of South of Midnight they should purchase:
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Since some players will have access to South of Midnight thanks to Game Pass, they can purchase the South of Midnight Premium Upgrade for $10 and get access to all of the deluxe version’s perks without paying for the game in full – and this includes the days of early access.
South of Midnight File Size
The size of the file containing South of Midnight depends on the player’s platform. If gamers are playing South of Midnight on an Xbox Series X/S, they need 58 GB of free space. On PC, gamers need 61.1 GB of storage space in order to install South of Midnight.
South of Midnight System Requirements
According to the system requirement information on the official South of Midnight page on Steam, these are the minimum as well as the recommended requirements to play the game:
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How Long Is South of Midnight?
According to reports and interviews with Compulsion Games, it should take players about 12 hours to finish South of Midnight‘s main story.
Is South of Midnight a Scary Game?
South of Midnight is not a horror game, but it does feature some creepy elements as it promises to dive deep into dark folklore. Some players might find this too eerie or off-putting, so they might want to look at some images before dipping their toes into it.
- Released
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2025
- Developer(s)
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Compulsion Games
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Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
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Unreal Engine 5
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