South of Midnight Launches in Spring 2026 for Switch 2 and PS5 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 11 December 2025 / 1,312 Views
Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Compulsion Games have announced South of Midnight will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 in Spring 2026.
The game first released for the Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass in on April 8.
Read details on the game below:
UNRAVEL THE PAST
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 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.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
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Was more surprised that this hadn’t been announced for other platforms yet.
Of their 2025 releases only Keeper, Avowed and Retro Classics aren’t multiplat (yet).
Had this game on my radar ever since its announcement since i liked the art style and i’m glad its coming to PS5 and will definitely check it out when it gets released.
