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South of Midnight
Action
Adventure
Systems
PC-1 Xbox-1
Released
April 8, 2025
ESRB
rp
Developer(s)
Compulsion Games
Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 5

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL

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 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.

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.

Genre(s)
Action, Adventure

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8 Monsters In South of Midnight That Were Inspired By Real Folklore
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South of Midnight is inspired by traditional Southern folklore, especially in the backstories and designs of these eight mythological creatures.

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South of Midnight: Health Filament Upgrade Locations
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There are nine Heart Filaments that players can collect to increase Hazel's maximum health in South of Midnight - here's where to find them.

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South of Midnight: Best Upgrades To Buy First
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There are 21 Upgrades in South of Midnight, but you should get these five skills first to empower your active abilities and get powerful passives.

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South of Midnight: All Bosses (& How to Beat Them)
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Each boss fight in South of Midnight feels different, and each poses its own challenge to overcome.

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South of Midnight: How Long to Beat
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South of Midnight isn't as long as some fans of the genre may expect. Despite it's relative shortness, it does feature some collectibles.

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South of Midnight: Chapter List
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There are 14 chapters in South of Midnights, each filled with lore.

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South of Midnight: How To Get More Floofs
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To get more Floofs, South of Midnight players must go out of their way to find secret Floof locations, Tin Flips, and Stigma to unravel.

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South of Midnight Achievement Guide
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To get all 40 South of Midnight achievements, be prepared to replay Chapters to complete some of the hardest challenges in the game.

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South of Midnight: How to Change Motion Sickness Settings (Motion Blur / Stop Motion Effect)
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Certain default settings in South of Midnight might be off-putting for some players, so here's how they can improve their experience.

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South of Midnight: Difficulty Levels, Explained
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There are five different difficulty levels in South of Midnight, allowing gamers to fully customize their experience - here's how it works.

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South of Midnight: Release Time and Date
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Here's when players can start their journey in South of Midnight.

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South of Midnight: Burning Questions, Answered
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This article answers the most important questions fans may have before the launch of South of Midnight.

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