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Originally Published 26 days ago — by GameSpot
The article highlights four top Xbox-exclusive games of 2025—South of Midnight, Keeper, Avowed, and Grounded 2—each offering unique experiences ranging from gothic storytelling and artistic puzzles to expansive RPG worlds and inventive survival adventures, emphasizing the evolving landscape of Xbox exclusives in a year of diverse gaming innovations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Windows Central
South of Midnight, an upcoming adventure game from Compulsion Games and Xbox Game Studios, is set to launch in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The game, which embraces Southern Gothic themes, features a diverse cast and expert storytelling to bring its fantastical world to life. A documentary has been released detailing the game's development, art, and music. Preorders for an art and music bundle are available, though the game's release date is yet to be announced.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Windows Central
The Xbox Games Showcase 2023 featured a plethora of exciting games, but Starfield emerged as the "Best in Show" due to its unprecedented scope and scale. Other notable games include Avowed, South of Midnight, and Metaphor: ReFantazio. The showcase also demonstrated Microsoft's commitment to the video games industry and presented both near-term and longer-term titles worth getting excited about.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
South of Midnight is a magical realist occult adventure game from Compulsion Games, the makers of We Happy Few, that explores the folklore, music, and rural environments of a fictionalized South. The game follows protagonist Hazel, a Weaver who can use magic for combat and traversal, on a quest to repair a broken world by taking on mythical creatures drawn from Southern folklore. The game is set to release on Windows PC and Xbox Series X, Game Pass, and Steam, but no release date has been announced yet. The game's setting and lead character are underrepresented in gaming, and Compulsion Games has sought outside help to ensure sensitive handling of the subject matter.