South of Midnight Coming to PS5, Switch 2 in 2026

Compulsion Games announced Thursday that its action-adventure title South of Midnight will launch on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in spring 2026, expanding beyond its original Xbox and PC exclusivity.

The game, released in April 2025 for Xbox Series X/S, PC and Xbox Game Pass, follows Hazel, a young woman in a fictionalized version of the American Deep South who discovers an ancient power called weaving. Players guide her through a world infused with southern gothic folklore, battling mythical creatures known as haints and figures like Two-Toed Tom while cleansing a supernatural stigma from her hometown. The third-person title blends platforming, combat and exploration in a stop-motion-inspired art style that emphasizes rich environmental detail.

Developed by the Microsoft-owned studio in Montreal, South of Midnight marks Compulsion Games' first major release since its 2018 acquisition. The team previously created Contrast, a 2013 PlayStation 4 launch title, and the 2018 survival game We Happy Few. Upon debut, the game received generally positive reviews, earning a Metacritic score of 77. Critics praised its atmospheric storytelling and visual charm, though some noted...