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Video game developer and makers of the games South of Midnight, We Happy Few, and Contrast. An @Xbox studio based in Montreal.

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You requested, we delivered! South of Midnight's Dynamic Background is now available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, alongside other great titles.

You requested, we delivered! South of Midnight's Dynamic Background is now available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, alongside other great titles.

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Throughout her journey, Hazel goes through a lot of shit—figuratively and literally.

Throughout her journey, Hazel goes through a lot of shit—figuratively and literally.

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Two-Toed Tom wasn't always the terrifying giant that the people of Prospero knew and feared. He started out as a tiny little thing, raised by Farmer Swopes, a cruel man who starved his animals for entertainment and profit. But Swopes' cruelty became his own undoing: when Tom was finally freed from his captor, he did everything in his power to ensure he'd never go hungry again. #TwoToedTuesday

Two-Toed Tom wasn't always the terrifying giant that the people of Prospero knew and feared. He started out as a tiny little thing, raised by Farmer Swopes, a cruel man who starved his animals for entertainment and profit. But Swopes' cruelty became his own undoing: when Tom was finally freed from his captor, he did everything in his power to ensure he'd never go hungry again. #TwoToedTuesday

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And that's how a new Weaver came to be in Prospero. It's been one month since we launched South of Midnight and shared our love letter to the South with the world. To those who have completed their Weaver’s journey, we hope you enjoyed your time with Midnight. And to those just beginning, good luck, Weaver!

And that's how a new Weaver came to be in Prospero. It's been one month since we launched South of Midnight and shared our love letter to the South with the world. To those who have completed their Weaver’s journey, we hope you enjoyed your time with Midnight. And to those just beginning, good luck, Weaver!

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Yesterday, we surprised many of you by unveiling gameplay for South of Midnight. Did anyone see it (or the big gator) coming? 👀 Since there's a bunch of new faces here, allow us to re-introduce ourselves: We are Compulsion Games, a team of storytellers and worldbuilders that strive to create hallucinatory adventures and handcrafted experiences. We're looking forward to ushering you into the world of South of Midnight!

Yesterday, we surprised many of you by unveiling gameplay for South of Midnight. Did anyone see it (or the big gator) coming? 👀 Since there's a bunch of new faces here, allow us to re-introduce ourselves: We are Compulsion Games, a team of storytellers and worldbuilders that strive to create hallucinatory adventures and handcrafted experiences. We're looking forward to ushering you into the world of South of Midnight!

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As we eagerly await our 2025 release, we invite you to take an even closer look into the making of our modern Southern Gothic folktale. Tune in on 11.12.2024 for the premiere of Weaving Hazel's Journey: A South of Midnight Documentary, where we explore the vision, art direction, music, gameplay, and talent behind our upcoming action-adventure. Plus, get an exclusive first look at brand-new gameplay footage and interviews with the team!

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Let’s take a moment to marvel at the haunting details of Huggin’ Molly. 🕷️🕸️ It’s easy to miss the details when you’re in the middle of a fight - but the team poured a lot of love (and a bit of fear) into bringing her to life. 🔍

Let’s take a moment to marvel at the haunting details of Huggin’ Molly. 🕷️🕸️ It’s easy to miss the details when you’re in the middle of a fight - but the team poured a lot of love (and a bit of fear) into bringing her to life. 🔍

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South of Midnight has found new homes! Now on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Treat yourself this weekend. Step into a dark folktale. 🌙

South of Midnight has found new homes! Now on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Treat yourself this weekend. Step into a dark folktale. 🌙

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Weavers: South of Midnight – Update 1.3.0 is now live! In this update, we've addressed a number of bugs and, thanks to popular demand, added a Pet the Dog mechanic! You can now pet both of Beaux's bloodhounds (who are gentlemen, BTW) in Chapter 5 🐕 Read the full patch notes:

Weavers: South of Midnight – Update 1.3.0 is now live! In this update, we've addressed a number of bugs and, thanks to popular demand, added a Pet the Dog mechanic! You can now pet both of Beaux's bloodhounds (who are gentlemen, BTW) in Chapter 5 🐕 Read the full patch notes:

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When disaster strikes, Hazel is called to become a Weaver: a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. Weaving powers are central to Hazel's traversal, combat, and puzzle-solving abilities. What other kinds of abilities are you hoping to see? ✨

When disaster strikes, Hazel is called to become a Weaver: a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. Weaving powers are central to Hazel's traversal, combat, and puzzle-solving abilities. What other kinds of abilities are you hoping to see? ✨

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🚪 Knock knock — Hazel is here! Grab South of Midnight, available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox App for Windows PC, Steam, Cloud, or Game Pass! Xbox: Steam: #SouthofMidnight

🚪 Knock knock — Hazel is here! Grab South of Midnight, available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox App for Windows PC, Steam, Cloud, or Game Pass! Xbox: Steam: #SouthofMidnight

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We wish we were relaxing by this dock, watching the sunset while eagerly awaiting next week's previews, but we're still hard at work getting South of Midnight ready for you!

We wish we were relaxing by this dock, watching the sunset while eagerly awaiting next week's previews, but we're still hard at work getting South of Midnight ready for you!

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A true Weaver never leaves home without their objects of station ☝️🏾

A true Weaver never leaves home without their objects of station ☝️🏾

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Explore the Deep South and confront mythical creatures in this folktale for modern times. Enter South of Midnight, coming 2025. Wishlist on Steam or Xbox now! Steam: Xbox:

Explore the Deep South and confront mythical creatures in this folktale for modern times. Enter South of Midnight, coming 2025. Wishlist on Steam or Xbox now! Steam: Xbox:

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KILN from Double Fine launches today. 👏 We even re-created our own Crouton with the in-game pottery tools. 🙀Who’s ready for a 4v4 party pottery brawler? Let's go!

KILN from Double Fine launches today. 👏 We even re-created our own Crouton with the in-game pottery tools. 🙀Who’s ready for a 4v4 party pottery brawler? Let's go!

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South of Midnight arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 31, 2026. Step into a handcrafted world of Southern folklore, living magic, and haunting beauty. The award-winning journey awaits. Nintendo of America #Switch2 #NintendoSwitch2 #Southofmidnight

South of Midnight arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 31, 2026. Step into a handcrafted world of Southern folklore, living magic, and haunting beauty. The award-winning journey awaits. Nintendo of America #Switch2 #NintendoSwitch2 #Southofmidnight

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Spring 2026. South of Midnight. PlayStation 5 and Switch 2. PlayStation Nintendo of America Nintendo of Canada PlayStationCA PlayStationEU Nintendo UK

Spring 2026. South of Midnight. PlayStation 5 and Switch 2. PlayStation Nintendo of America Nintendo of Canada PlayStationCA PlayStationEU Nintendo UK

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Hunt creatures. Unravel their curse. Restore the world. The Deep South awaits on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on March 31st. What are you most excited for in South of Midnight?

Hunt creatures. Unravel their curse. Restore the world. The Deep South awaits on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on March 31st. What are you most excited for in South of Midnight?

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All the stories are real, darlin'. South of Midnight launches April 8th, 2025, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox App for Windows PC, Steam and cloud, or play it day one with Game Pass. PRE-ORDER NOW! Xbox: Steam:

All the stories are real, darlin'. South of Midnight launches April 8th, 2025, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox App for Windows PC, Steam and cloud, or play it day one with Game Pass. PRE-ORDER NOW! Xbox: Steam:

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South of Midnight is NOW AVAILABLE on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2! Journey into a world of dark folklore, mythical creatures, and living magic! Also available on Xbox, PC, Steam, Cloud, and Game Pass! #southofmidnight

South of Midnight is NOW AVAILABLE on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2! Journey into a world of dark folklore, mythical creatures, and living magic! Also available on Xbox, PC, Steam, Cloud, and Game Pass! #southofmidnight

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Ever wondered what goes into creating a world where magic meets the macabre? Take a deep dive behind the scenes and see how we brought the hauntingly beautiful Southern Gothic world of South of Midnight to life. Watch the full documentary now:

Ever wondered what goes into creating a world where magic meets the macabre? Take a deep dive behind the scenes and see how we brought the hauntingly beautiful Southern Gothic world of South of Midnight to life. Watch the full documentary now:

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We’re feeling the love as previews for South of Midnight keep rolling in 🫶🏾 Check out footage from our preview build featuring combat with two Haint archetypes (the Hurler and the Ravager) and a glimpse into Benjy’s mysterious past.. But who is Benjy? Stay tuned as we share more coverage!

We’re feeling the love as previews for South of Midnight keep rolling in 🫶🏾 Check out footage from our preview build featuring combat with two Haint archetypes (the Hurler and the Ravager) and a glimpse into Benjy’s mysterious past.. But who is Benjy? Stay tuned as we share more coverage!

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It's time for Midnight 🕛 Grab the South of Midnight Premium Edition to start your adventure TODAY, or play it Day One with Xbox Game Pass on April 8. Xbox: Steam: #SouthofMidnight

It's time for Midnight 🕛 Grab the South of Midnight Premium Edition to start your adventure TODAY, or play it Day One with Xbox Game Pass on April 8. Xbox: Steam: #SouthofMidnight

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VERY soon, you'll join Hazel as she discovers an ancient power and begins her journey as a Weaver. Are you ready?

VERY soon, you'll join Hazel as she discovers an ancient power and begins her journey as a Weaver. Are you ready?

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From blues to honky-tonk, every creature has a dark tune of its own.🎸South of Midnight arrives on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 in 3 weeks, March 31. Here’s to our original teaser trailer!

From blues to honky-tonk, every creature has a dark tune of its own.🎸South of Midnight arrives on PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 in 3 weeks, March 31. Here’s to our original teaser trailer!

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Stop-motion magic! Congratulations to our friends at Clyde Henry Productions for winning an Oscar for their animated short The Girl Who Cried Pearls! We partnered with them on the opening stop-motion short for South of Midnight, launching March 31 on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. 🥂 #Oscars Clyde Henry Productions

Stop-motion magic! Congratulations to our friends at Clyde Henry Productions for winning an Oscar for their animated short The Girl Who Cried Pearls! We partnered with them on the opening stop-motion short for South of Midnight, launching March 31 on Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. 🥂 #Oscars Clyde Henry Productions

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Just another Monday fighting comic book monsters.

Just another Monday fighting comic book monsters.

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4 days until South of Midnight on PS5 and Switch 2! Journey in a dark modern folktale, fight destructive Haints, and wield an ancient power to restore mythical creatures.

4 days until South of Midnight on PS5 and Switch 2! Journey in a dark modern folktale, fight destructive Haints, and wield an ancient power to restore mythical creatures.

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In collaboration with Clyde Henry Productions, we’re excited to present an original South of Midnight stop-motion piece created with real puppets and handcrafted maquettes using traditional stop-motion animation techniques. Join us on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, across Compulsion Games social channels as our global preview embargo lifts. Press and creators from around the world will share their first impressions and previews of South of Midnight! South of Midnight is coming to Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Windows PC on April 8th, 2025.

In collaboration with Clyde Henry Productions, we’re excited to present an original South of Midnight stop-motion piece created with real puppets and handcrafted maquettes using traditional stop-motion animation techniques. Join us on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, across Compulsion Games social channels as our global preview embargo lifts. Press and creators from around the world will share their first impressions and previews of South of Midnight! South of Midnight is coming to Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Windows PC on April 8th, 2025.

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Pack ya bags and pack 'em light for South of Midnight's arrival TOMORROW on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox App for Windows PC, Steam, Cloud, and Game Pass! #SouthofMidnight

Pack ya bags and pack 'em light for South of Midnight's arrival TOMORROW on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox App for Windows PC, Steam, Cloud, and Game Pass! #SouthofMidnight

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We're still riding the waves of excitement from yesterday's XBOX Developer_Direct—and our story trailer debut 🌊 South of Midnight launches April 8th, 2025, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox App for Windows PC, Steam and cloud, or play it day one with Game Pass. Pre-order now on Xbox or Steam! Xbox: Steam: Watch the full story trailer:

We're still riding the waves of excitement from yesterday's XBOX Developer_Direct—and our story trailer debut 🌊 South of Midnight launches April 8th, 2025, on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox App for Windows PC, Steam and cloud, or play it day one with Game Pass. Pre-order now on Xbox or Steam! Xbox: Steam: Watch the full story trailer:

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The air thickens, the world goes quiet. 😱 In combat, there’s no time to look twice… but here’s your chance to study South of Midnight’s most haunting foes, the Haints. 👀

The air thickens, the world goes quiet. 😱 In combat, there’s no time to look twice… but here’s your chance to study South of Midnight’s most haunting foes, the Haints. 👀

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To enhance the handcrafted feel of South of Midnight's art style, Art Director Whitney Clayton and our team of artists collaborated closely with Clyde Henry Productions—a Montreal-based stop-motion animation and puppetry studio renowned for its intricate, uncanny, and whimsically dark creations.

To enhance the handcrafted feel of South of Midnight's art style, Art Director Whitney Clayton and our team of artists collaborated closely with Clyde Henry Productions—a Montreal-based stop-motion animation and puppetry studio renowned for its intricate, uncanny, and whimsically dark creations.

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