Hazel confronts mythical creatures from Southern folklore in a third-person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South. Players explore the lush, decayed county of Prospero after a hurricane strikes, wielding ancient weaving magic to fight destructive Haints and restore traumatized beings. The journey unravels family history and mends broken bonds in a Southern Gothic world of memory made real.
This spellbinding title draws players into touching storytelling and immersive music rooted in the South's complex legacy. Core gameplay centers on subduing dangers, reweaving tears in the Grand Tapestry, and reconciling personal identity with the weight of the past. Fans of atmospheric action-adventure games with folklore-driven exploration will find a haunting fit on Xbox Series & PC.
Immerse yourself into the macabre and fantastical world of South of Midnight with the Premium Edition, which includes the full game and digital access (in English) to:
• South of Midnight Artbook
• Original Soundtrack composed by Olivier Deriviere
• The Boo-Hag Comic book by Rob Guillory
• Music Video: Songs & Tales of South of Midnight
• Documentary: Weaving Hazel’s Journey, Director’s Cut
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.
