“South of Midnight” is an upcoming video game from Xbox that explores an alternate reality, magical version of the American Deep South through the epic journey of a Black teenage girl named Hazel.

Source: Xbox / Compulsion Games / South of Midnight The platforming element is straightforward, Hazel does have a double jump and can use her weaving magic to glide to cover great distances.

South of Midnight, Compulsion Games’ upcoming third-person action-adventure title is set to release on April 8, 2025. The game is also currently available for pre-order on Xbox and Steam.

South of Midnight has long been one of Xbox's most intriguing games of 2025, and today, we got to learn exactly when we're going to be playing it. Image credit: Compulsion Games.

Read new information on the game via Xbox Wire below:. The Story of South of Midnight. In our story trailer, protagonist Hazel and her mother are preparing for the impending hurricane.

Xbox’s latest video game “South of Midnight” is already getting rave reviews a month out from its release on April 3. If you’ve been wanting to play the game, you can save your $40 and ...

South of Midnight looks far more focused, clearly bigger budget, and yet there's no sign that Compulsion Games has compromised on the character that put it on the map in the first place.

After spending a day with South of Midnight, it’s clear that developer Compulsion Games' innovation streak (see: Contrast and Wee Happy Few) hasn’t slowed down one bit, and I went from mild ...

Xbox announced its January 2025 Developer Direct, a showcase highlighting upcoming games from Xbox's first-party studios that should release in the next year. The show airs on Jan. 23, 2025, at 1 ...

Graphically, South of Midnight looks very fetching. The environments are absolutely gorgeous, as it presents various aspects of the area in a good light. There's loads of detail present, and the ...

Why we want it: South of Midnight oozes style. Its stop-motion animation, deep Southern Gothic setting, and surreal vibe feel ...