South of Midnight

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Title: South of Midnight
Genre: Action , Adventure

Developer: Compulsion Games

Publisher: Xbox Game Studios

Release Date: Apr 8, 2025

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.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: General Mature Content

System Requirements

Windows

Minimum:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: Windows 10/11
  
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1300X / Intel i3-8100
  
• Memory: 12 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: AMD RX 580 / Nvidia GTX 1060
  
• DirectX: Version 12
  
• Storage: 60 GB available space
  
• Additional Notes: Performance scales with higher-end systems

Recommended:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  
• OS: Windows 10/11
  
• Processor: AMD 1600X / Intel i5-7600K
  
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
  
• Graphics: AMD RX 6600 / Nvidia RTX 2060 / Intel Arc A580
  
• DirectX: Version 12
  
• Storage: 60 GB available space
  
• Additional Notes: Performance scales with higher-end systems

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