South of Midnight release date and launch times confirmed: Preload now and see when early access is available in your region

Just over a week from now, on April 8th, 2025, the world will get its hands on ‘South of Midnight’, the newest production from Compulsion Games, creators of ‘We Happy Few’. A few days prior, on April 3rd, it’s set to be released early access.

This game, known as South of Midnight, has sparked the interest of global gamers due to its unique Southern Gothic folklore backdrop, haunting narrative, imaginative character design, visually stunning animation reminiscent of stop-motion, and intense combat system. Our very own Samuel Tolbert was left in awe upon experiencing an early preview of this game.

As the release date approaches, Compulsion Games has shared the launch times for those who purchased the Premium Edition, allowing them to begin playing during the early access phase.

In this write-up, you’ll find essential details about the availability of early access in your local area, preloading instructions, the final release date, and additional information.

South of Midnight release date and early access launch times

As a researcher, I am thrilled to announce that the much-anticipated game, South of Midnight, is set to be released globally on various platforms. On April 8, 2025, this exciting adventure will become accessible to Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass subscribers. For PC enthusiasts, you can find it on Windows and Steam at the same time. The global rollout will begin at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), equivalent to 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), and 5:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Get ready, gamers! The countdown has begun.

During this timeframe from April 3rd to April 4th, 2025, the early access for Premium Edition buyers will be starting. The specific launch times may vary based on the timezone of each region where you reside.

These dates are the following:

What is South of Midnight?

To the south lies the anticipated third-person action-adventure game, titled “South of Midnight.” In

Following the devastation caused by a destructive hurricane in her hometown, Hazel finds herself compelled to undertake a dangerous odyssey. During this treacherous journey, she aims to harness her recently discovered abilities, safeguard what’s left of her home, and save her mother who has fallen into the clutches of malevolent entities.

In terms of gameplay, you’ll be traversing breathtaking, astonishing landscapes in Prospero, interacting with peculiar, fantastical entities reminiscent of Deep South folklore, employing your abilities to mend injured creatures, and confronting terrifying creatures known as Haints.

South of Midnight full launch time countdown

Below is a countdown timer that ticks down to the global release of South of Midnight on April 8, 2025, at 12:00 AM (Eastern Daylight Time) in New York City, USA. Once this time arrives, the game will be available worldwide.

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Is South of Midnight available to preload?

Absolutely! As of March 24, 2025, Compulsion Games has enabled preloading for South of Midnight. This means you can download and set up the game before its official launch, allowing you to begin playing it straight away, even during the early access period.

South of Midnight’s download size: How much space will it take on your console or PC?

In simpler terms, “South of Midnight” doesn’t require an enormous amount of space on your Xbox or computer’s hard drive, but it’s still substantial enough that you might need to clear some space before downloading it.

On the Xbox Series X|S, the game South of Midnight will initially take up around 42.50 GB of space. However, once it has been unpacked, its size increases to approximately 58 GB. Conversely, on a PC, the total download size for South of Midnight will be about 61.1 GB.

As suggested by the PC specifications of South of Midnight, the game runs smoother and looks better on high-performance systems. Therefore, upgrading your computer setup could enhance your gaming experience and allow you to fully appreciate the game’s stunning graphics.

The game titled “South of Midnight” is scheduled to debut on April 8, 2025, and will be playable on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Windows PC. Just like other Xbox first-party games, it’s available for players with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription on day one. Pre-ordering the Premium Edition gives you early access from April 3.

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2025-04-01 14:40