“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 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.

The Dark Ages each offer something different, from compelling story lines to brain-teasing puzzles to chaotic action.

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.

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 ...

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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 ...

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.

South Of Midnight may have come and gone, but it turns out Hazel made her mark after all.. As shared by Klobrille on Twitter, the game has earned an exceptional 94 % Steam Player Rating. Jumping ...