Compulsion Games Weaves Magic in New South of Midnight Documentary

Compulsion Games is sharing a special behind the scenes look at their upcoming action- adventure game, South of Midnight, with the release of its documentary, Weaving Hazel’s Journey: A South of Midnight Documentary. We’re also proud to announce The Art & Music of South of Midnight, a box set featuring a meticulously designed art book, soundtrack vinyl, comic book, and more. The box set is available for pre-order now. 

Weaving Hazel’s Journey: A South of Midnight Documentary 

The feature, which is available to watch now on the Xbox YouTube channel, explores the world-building process behind South of Midnight, as well as the inspiration Compulsion has drawn from macabre folktales unique to regions of the American Deep South. 

In addition to a sneak peek at new gameplay for South of Midnight, the documentary includes interviews with the developers behind the game, as well as the actors who brought the characters to life. South of Midnight features Performance & Voice Director Ahmed Best (‘Star Wars Episodes I-III’, ‘The Mandalorian’, Fallout 76), Adriyan Rae (‘Chicago Fire’, ‘Vagrant Queen’, ‘Atlanta’), Actress and Motion Capture for Hazel, and Nona Parker Johnson (‘Fear The Walking Dead’, ‘Mayor of Kingstown’), the Motion Capture and Stunt Actress for Hazel.  

Weaving Hazel’s Journey also features commentary from the teams that have shaped South of Midnight’s music, gameplay and narrative – including Art Director Whitney Clayton on the game’s unique art style, Composer Olivier Derivière, whose rich soundtrack has taken inspiration from multiple musical genres of the Deep South, and the various creative teams who have collaborated to achieve the look and feel of the game. 

Weaving Hazel’s Journey: A South of Midnight Documentary is available to watch on YouTube now. 

The Art & Music of South of Midnight Box Set

Compulsion Games has also announced The Art & Music of South of Midnight, developed in collaboration with Dutch design house and publisher Cook and Becker. The box set highlights the unmistakable art style of the game and includes a160-page art book with gold foil and gilded edges and a two-LP vinyl with the full soundtrack of the game presented in a beautiful gatefold – all with original concept art and designs from the production of South of Midnight.  

To further expand upon hero Hazel’s world, the set includes a gorgeous South of Midnight comic book by award-winning artist Rob Guillory, an artwork on metal and a Big Game Tours fridge magnet featuring an alligator and an airboat. The box set does not include a copy of the game. The Art & Music of South of Midnight is available for pre-order from Cook and Becker starting today. 

South of Midnight will launch in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and cloud – or play it day one with Game Pass.

South of Midnight

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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 where reality and fantasy are interwoven, and ancient creatures from folklore emerge. In this coming-of-age adventure, Hazel journeys forth to rescue her mother and delves into a haunting web of folklore and family secrets, untangling 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.