DaRmaZat The third-person action adventure game South of Midnight is coming to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2026. Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Compulsion Games confirmed the new console versions following the game’s earlier release on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on April 8, 2025.
Set in a hauntingly stylized vision of the American Deep South, South of Midnight follows Hazel, a young woman drawn into a surreal Southern Gothic reality after a devastating hurricane tears through her hometown of Prospero. As myth and reality intertwine, Hazel awakens as a Weaver, gaining magical abilities that allow her to mend broken spirits, confront folklore-inspired creatures, and unravel long-buried family secrets.
The game blends narrative-driven exploration with third-person combat, emphasizing mood, atmosphere, and folklore over traditional heroics. Hazel’s weaving powers play a central role in both traversal and encounters, enabling her to subdue corrupted beings known as Haints while restoring balance to a world shaped by loss and memory. The journey is as much about self-discovery as it is about survival, framed as a coming-of-age tale rooted in regional myth and emotional storytelling.
With its painterly art style, evocative soundtrack, and focus on Southern folklore, South of Midnight has already established a strong identity on Xbox and PC. Its arrival on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 in spring 2026 opens the door for a broader audience to experience Compulsion Games’ dark modern folktale.
