South of Midnight
by Compulsion Games · published by Xbox Game Studios
Released April 8, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
About South of Midnight
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and face the pain haunting your hometown.
A DARK MODERN FOLKTALE When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel is pulled into a Southern Gothic world where reality and fantasy are interwoven, and ancient creatures from folklore emerge. In this coming-of-age adventure, Hazel journeys forth to rescue her mother and delves into a haunting web of folklore and family secrets, untangling her own identity.
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Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| 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 |
Recommended
| 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 |
South of Midnight FAQ
When did South of Midnight come out?
South of Midnight was released on April 8, 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is South of Midnight on PlayStation 5?
Yes. South of Midnight launched on PlayStation 5 on March 31, 2026.
Is South of Midnight on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. South of Midnight launched on Xbox Series X|S on April 3, 2025.
Is South of Midnight on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. South of Midnight launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 31, 2026.
Who is making South of Midnight?
South of Midnight is developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios.
Is South of Midnight multiplayer?
No. South of Midnight is single player only.
How much does South of Midnight cost?
South of Midnight costs $27.99 on Steam (30% off, normally $39.99). Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is South of Midnight good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 94% of 4,808 reviews are positive. Critics average 86/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for South of Midnight?
The minimum GPU is AMD RX 580 / Nvidia GTX 1060. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our South of Midnight system requirements page.
