South of Midnight for PS5, Switch 2 launches March 31

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Xbox Game Studios and Compulsion Games have announced that South of Midnight, their third-person action-adventure game, will be available on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 starting March 31st.

South of Midnight became available on Xbox Series and PC through Steam and the Microsoft Store on April 8, 2025.

The “Weaver’s Edition” of the game includes the following content:

  • A copy of the game
  • Official art book
  • Original Soundtrack composed by Olivier Deriviere
  • The Boo-Hag Comic book by Rob Guillory
  • Music Video: “Songs & Tales of South of Midnight“
  • Documentary: “Weaving Hazel’s Journey, Director’s Cut”

Here is an overview of the game, via Xbox Game Studios:

About

South of Midnight, from the team behind the acclaimed games Contrast and We Happy Few, is a captivating action-adventure game taking place in the American Deep South.

You play as Hazel, venturing into a strange and eerie world inspired by Southern myths and legends. After a tragedy hits her town, Hazel discovers she’s a Weaver – someone with the power to heal broken connections and spirits. Using her newfound abilities, she’ll battle dangerous creatures, uncover secrets from her family’s history, and hopefully find a place where she truly belongs.

Key Features

  • 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.

Watch a new trailer below.

PlayStation 5 Release Date Trailer

Switch 2 Release Date Trailer

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2026-03-07 02:31