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An acclaimed action game that was previously exclusive to Xbox is soon heading to PlayStation 5.
South of Midnight, the 2025 action-adventure from Compulsion Games, will officially launch on PS5 on March 31, 2026. The game centers on Hazel, a woman who discovers she possesses an ancient weaving ability. It draws heavily on Deep South folklore, featuring Hazel fighting against supernatural “Haints.”
Originally released on Xbox Series X|S and PC, South of Midnight was lauded for its distinctive art style. Its cutscenes mimic a stop-motion animation look, which garnered both praise and awards upon release.
During The Game Awards 2025, South of Midnight took home the Games for Impact award. It also won Outstanding Achievement in Animation at the 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards and received an Annie Award for Best Character Animation in a Video Game.
This game is part of a recent trend of Xbox titles making their way to PlayStation 5. It joins other previously Xbox-exclusive games like Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Halo, and more, all transitioning to Sony’s console.





