Action Game South of Midnight to be Released in 2025: Watch the Gameplay

he team at Compulsion Games, known for their work on We Happy Few and Contrast, has unveiled a new trailer for their upcoming game, South of Midnight, showcasing some exciting gameplay. In this trailer, a magical fish-whale creature teams up with the main character to avoid becoming the meal of a gigantic alligator.

South of Midnight is deeply rooted in the mythology of the American South, with the game's events unfolding in the southern regions of a fictional version of the United States. The story follows a young woman named Hazel, who, after losing her mother, becomes a "weaver" — a magical artisan capable of mending broken bonds and healing shattered spirits. As seen in the trailer, Hazel can manipulate glowing energy to fight, float in the air, and perform other magical feats. When she deals with hostile spirits, she doesn't kill them but purifies them, leaving a field of flowers where the wound once was.

Hazel's journey is accompanied by a massive catfish, and along her path, she encounters many other mythical creatures. For instance, she meets Two-Fingered Tom, a blind albino alligator the size of an island.

According to Compulsion Games, the game features a "linear but expansive" structure. Players can stick strictly to the storyline, but those who seek more will find plenty to do. The locations are filled with hidden currency and secrets waiting to be discovered.

The music for the game is composed by Olivier Derivière, a French composer known for his work on the A Plague Tale series, Dying Light 2, and Remember Me. According to Derivière, the composition in the trailer contains several hidden mysteries.

South of Midnight is set to be released in 2025 on PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series. The game will also be available on Game Pass. Currently, only the English language is supported. The adventure-action game was announced a year ago.

The new trailer for South of Midnight by Compulsion Games has generated a lot of excitement among fans. The game, which is set in a fictional version of the American South, features a rich mythology and a compelling storyline. The main character, Hazel, is a "weaver" who can mend broken bonds and heal shattered spirits. She is accompanied by a magical fish-whale creature and encounters many other mythical beings on her journey.

The gameplay trailer shows Hazel using her abilities to manipulate glowing energy, fight enemies, and float in the air. Instead of killing hostile spirits, she purifies them, leaving a field of flowers where the wound once was. This unique approach to combat adds a refreshing twist to the game.

Compulsion Games has described the game as having a "linear but expansive" structure. Players can follow the main storyline or explore the game's locations to find hidden currency and secrets. This flexibility allows players to choose how they want to experience the game.

The music for South of Midnight is composed by Olivier Derivière, who has worked on several well-known games. His composition for the trailer contains hidden mysteries, adding another layer of intrigue to the game.

South of Midnight is set to be released in 2025 on PC and Xbox Series, and it will be available on Game Pass. The game currently supports only the English language. Fans are eagerly awaiting its release, and the new trailer has only increased their anticipation.