South of Midnight from Compulsion Games Is Out April 8
During the Xbox Developer Direct 2025, Microsoft-owned Compulsion Games (the studio behind Contrast and We Happy Few) confirmed that South of Midnight will launch on April 8 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. This eagerly anticipated release date comes just one month after earlier rumors speculated a March release. Subscribers to Game Pass will find the game in their libraries on day one, and pre-orders are now open for those who want an early taste of Compulsion’s latest creation.
Premium Edition and Early Access
Players who opt for the Premium Edition gain up to five days of early access, plus digital content in English that includes:
South of Midnight Artbook
Original Soundtrack composed by Olivier Deriviere
The Boo-Hag Comic book by Rob Guillory
Songs & Tales of South of Midnight Music Video
Weaving Hazel’s Journey, Director’s Cut Documentary
PC System Requirements
The Steam page also details the official system specifications
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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1300X / Intel i3-8100
Memory: 12 MB RAM
Graphics: AMD RX 580 / Nvidia GTX 1060
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 55 GB available space
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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: AMD 1600X / Intel i5-7600K
Memory: 16 MB RAM
Graphics: AMD RX 6600 / Nvidia RTX 2060 / Intel Arc A580
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 55 GB available space
Gameplay Details
South of Midnight has an estimated playtime of 10–12 hours, mixing Southern Gothic aesthetics with supernatural action. Game Director Jasmin Roy highlighted three of the title’s most integral spells—Push, Pull, and Weave—which allow for strategic advantages during combat. Players can yank distant foes close for melee combos, shove them away to interrupt attacks, and chain these moves together for devastating follow-ups. Timing and spell synergy will be key to mastering these encounters.
With Microsoft continuing its push for first-party titles and Compulsion Games stepping into the limelight, South of Midnight is shaping up to be a distinctive new action-adventure journey. Fans of immersive storytelling and atmospheric settings will finally get their hands on this magical Southern-inspired world on April 8.
Are you excited to dive into the spell-slinging, Southern Gothic vibes of South of Midnight? Tell us what intrigues you most about Compulsion’s latest creation!
