South of Midnight Hero

South of Midnight is a third person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South. The game tells a dark modern folktale and is driven by a rich narrative, unique moody art direction, character-driven lyrical music, and gameplay themed around a magical Weaving power (combat, traversal, puzzle).

For South of Midnight, we’re aiming for a playthrough that lasts between 10 to 12 hours. As a studio of moderate size dedicated to creating unique and immersive experiences, our priority was to immerse players in a distinctive world and story, backed by a progression system that offers some player choices. At the same time, our focus is to ensure the game moves forward smoothly, allowing Hazel, our main protagonist, to access her full set of powers as the narrative unfolds.

South of Midnight releases on April 8, 2025. at 9:00 A.M PT.

Early access for South of Midnight begins on April 3, 2025, at 9:00 A.M PT for players who purchase the Premium Edition, or for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers that purchase the Premium Upgrade add-on.

You can play South of Midnight on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, or Steam. The game can be purchased via the Microsoft Store on your console or PC and the Steam Store.

South of Midnight will also be available day-one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass and will support Xbox Cloud Gaming, as well as streaming on NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Boosteroid.

Yes, South of Midnight is Steam Deck Verified! Here’s what you can expect:

• All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
• This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
• In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
• This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck

Disclaimer: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu.

For an optimal experience, we play tested and tuned the settings for the Steam Deck specifically. Please note that in our pre-launch testing, the game consistently runs above 30 FPS on the Steam Deck in medium quality and in the standard resolution of the device (800p). We recommend turning on the 30 FPS frame limiter (in the graphical options) for a more consistent interactive experience during play, but we chose to leave it off by default for those of you who would prefer getting reduced latency during combat encounters or plan to play your Steam Deck while using a power outlet.

There are two different editions available for South of Midnight: Standard Edition and Premium Edition.

Standard Edition includes:

• Base game

Premium Edition includes:

• Base game
• Up to 5 days early access
• Digital artbook
• Original soundtrack
• The Boo-Hag Comic book
• Music Video: Songs & Tales of South of Midnight
• Weaving Hazel's Journey (Director's Cut) Documentary

South of Midnight draws inspiration from real Southern folklore, including tales like Two-Toed Tom, Huggin’ Molly, Rougarou, Altamaha-ha, Honey Island Swamp Monster, etc. These stories have been passed down through generations, evolving over time and shaping the cultural fabric of the American South. In this game, we’ve re-imagined these myths, adapting them to fit our own fantastical world and presenting our own version. Alongside these legendary creatures, you’ll also encounter original beings we've created, like Benjy the Tree, adding our unique twist to the folklore.

Yes, you can change the game’s difficulty at any time during your playthrough by pausing the game and selecting 'Difficulty.' Note that changing difficulty during active combat will restart the combat sequence with the updated difficulty setting. We have 4 different difficulties (Scryer, Healer, Weaver and Grand Weaver) and a fifth ‘custom’ difficulty option (Grand Tapestry) that allows you to modify a set of difficulty settings. If you find the combat too challenging, we recommend switching to the 'Scryer' difficulty, or increasing it if you’re seeking more of a challenge. 

For Xbox Series X, the game will run at 4k with a 60FPS target. For Xbox Series S, the game will run at 1080p with a 60FPS target.

Note: If you're running at a higher resolution (or with a better configuration), the game will automatically try to configure graphical settings to maximize quality and responsiveness at startup.

Yes, players will be able to disable the stop motion animation treatment for gameplay at any time in the settings. Please note that turning on or off the stop motion does not affect the cinematics, just gameplay.

For those who want a way to customize their gaming experience in South of Midnight, there are a variety of settings and accessibility features. On top of being able to change between 5 difficulties at any time, the game includes all the basic settings you would expect:

• Controls (control remapping, sensitivity, alternative input, etc.)
• Language (23 languages supported, subtitles, captions, etc.)
• Audio (dynamic range, volume mixer, song vocals, etc.)
• Graphics (temporal upscaling, motion blur, V-Sync, shadow quality, etc.)
• Gameplay (stop motion toggle on/off, camera follow, skip gameplay sequences, etc.)
• Interface (text size, persistent dot, HUD scale, HUD display, etc.)

Additionally, we have a dedicated accessibility menu with options such as:

• Color Profile (8 colorblind profiles presets & customization)
• Menu Narration
• Navigation Assistance (visual and audio settings)
• Motion Sickness (including stop motion toggle on/off)
• Gameplay (general, combat, etc.)
• And more!

The game supports 23 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Swedish and Turkish. English and French include full audio and subtitles while other languages are subtitles only.

Minimum Requirements:

• RAM: 12GB
• GPU: Nvidia GTX 1060, AMD RX 580 or equivalent
• CPU: Intel Core I3-8100, AMD Ryzen 3 1300X or equivalent
• Storage: SSD (~60GB disk space)
• OS: Windows 10 (1903 and above) or 11
• DX12 Required

Recommended:

• RAM: 16GB
• GPU: Nvidia GTX 2060, AMD RX 6600, Intel Arc A580 or equivalent
• CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K, AMD 1600X or equivalent
• Storage: SSD (~60GB disk space)
• OS: Windows 10 (1903 and above) or 11
• DX12 Required

South of Midnight supports NVIDIA DLSS (not including Reflex), which utilizes AI-powered upscaling to boost frame rates and deliver stunning visuals. We also support ultra-wide displays for a panoramic experience with some precisions on ultra-wide support:

• Gameplay fully supported in ultra-wide
• Menu will stay framed in 16:9 (black bars on the side)
• Cinematics will stay framed in 16:9 (black bars on the side)

Yes, South of Midnight supports HDR (please note that your monitor must support HDR as well).

No, there are no in-game purchases or digital currencies for South of Midnight.

No, South of Midnight is a single-player game and does not include multiplayer or co-op features.