Feeling the heat (and humidity) this summer, especially here down South π₯΅
And the bugs...
@compulsiongames.bsky.social
Video game developer and makers of the games South of Midnight, We Happy Few, and Contrast. An Xbox studio based in Montreal.
Feeling the heat (and humidity) this summer, especially here down South π₯΅
And the bugs...
Promotional artwork for the 'Mythical Creatures' South of Midnight fine art print from Cook and Becker depicting Hazel surrounded by Catfish, Rougarou, Huggin' Molly, Roux, Altamaha-Ha, and the Honey Island Swamp Monster.
Promotional artwork for the 'Hazel's Journey' South of Midnight fine art print from Cook and Becker depicting Hazel riding atop Catfish along the Flooded Countryside.
Promotional artwork for the 'Family Affair' South of Midnight fine art print from Cook and Becker depicting Hazel, Lacey, and Grandma Bunny.
Promotional artwork for the three South of Midnight official fine art prints from Cook and Becker.
Weave the magic of South of Midnight into your collection with our official fine art prints, available now from our friends at
@cookandbecker.bsky.social!
bit.ly/4lGN9QQ
Promo image for South of Midnight's discount as part of Xbox's 2025 Ultimate Games Sale featuring South of Midnight's key art. The text on the image reads: Ultimate Games Sale 25% OFF July 17th-31st
Summer's heating up, and so are the deals π₯
Save 25% on South of Midnight (and a whopping 65% on We Happy Few) as part of the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale!
Offers end July 31st.
We made the list! South of Midnight is one of Kotaku's 'Best Games of 2025 So Far' β¨
kotaku.com/2025-best-ga...
Make way for the Ninja Star! π
We're OBSESSED with this Hazel costume mod for Kimberly in Street Fighter 6, available via Nexus Mods from creator Sleepy Scrub!
Thank YOU for the support π€
11.07.2025 18:57 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0@compulsiongames.bsky.social
I've just this minute finished South of Midnight.
I wanted to reach out, show my respect and give my thanks.
Wonderful piece of art π
"South of Midnight shines as one of the most beautifully crafted single-player games in recent memory."
Weβre proud to share that South of Midnight has been named βBest Xbox Gameβ at the inaugural 2025 @rollingstone.com Gaming Awards:
www.rollingstone.com/product-reco...
Whew, we got scared for a sec! π
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Are these.. speedrun OOB break attempts? πππ
Just beat South of Midnight. What an amazing heartfelt and gorgeous game. The world needs more games and studios like this. @compulsiongames.bsky.social @xbox.com #SouthofMidnight #Xbox
29.06.2025 21:49 β π 33 π 3 π¬ 2 π 0Just beat this game and it was incredible. Enjoyed every moment! Thank you @compulsiongames.bsky.social
30.06.2025 00:33 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0We're honored that South of Midnight has been named one of @rollingstone.com's 'Best Video Games of 2025 So Far' π€πΎ
www.rollingstone.com/culture/rs-g...
Promotional image for the 2025 Steam Summer Sale featuring South of Midnight's main key art. Sale dates read: June 26th to July 10th at 10 AM Pacific Time. Sale price is $29.99 (25% off).
Promotional image for the 2025 Steam Summer Sale featuring We Happy Few's main key art. Sale dates read: June 26th to July 10th at 10 AM Pacific Time. Sale price is $14.99 (75% off).
It's that time of year, folksβthe Steam Summer Sale is now live βοΈ
Grab South of Midnight at 25% off + We Happy Few at 75% off!
Sale ends July 10th @ 10 AM PT: bit.ly/43piQbe
South of Midnight has a 94 / 100 Steam Player Rating, the highest for Xbox Game Studios since Pentiment.
store.steampowered.com/app/1934570/...
Promo image for South of Midnight's discount as part of Xbox's 2025 Deals Unlocked Sale featuring South of Midnight's key art. The text on the image reads: Deals Unlocked Sale 20% OFF June 10th-24th
Deals = unlocked β
Save 20% on South of Midnight on Xbox now through June 24th!
South of Midnight v1.3.0 just dropped, and it brings some solid accessibility wins!
- Tons of menu narration fixes
- Added subtitles for Kooshma's Cabaret show (Roux's song)
- You can now pet the dog in Chapter 5 β€οΈπ
We love to see it!
Accessibility update in South of Midnight. Lot of fixes for Screen Reader!
Plus pet the dog is an accessibility feature. Sorry that's just how it is lol.
Weavers: 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 π
Read the full patch notes: steamcommunity.com/app/1934570/...
2D aged photo of the late Trey Flood holding a young Hazel featured in their family home in South of Midnight.
To all the dads out thereβnear, far, or in our heartsβHappy Father's Day!
15.06.2025 19:40 β π 98 π 13 π¬ 1 π 0You noticed! π₯Ή Thank you π₯°
13.06.2025 21:55 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0@compulsiongames.bsky.social, last night I reached the Crossroads in South of Midnight, and I gotta say: I loved the little shout-outs/references to the Yoruba Orisha in the signposts. I saw Shango, Yemoja, Oya (my fave), Oshun, and Obatala. Also loved how secretly on-the-nose Ayotunde's name was!
12.06.2025 15:20 β π 7 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0Celebrate Juneteenth with us and @compulsiongames.bsky.social / @xbox.com βπΎβ¨
Step into the haunting beauty of the South...join our exclusive live stream as we explore the Gullah and Creole folklore that inspired the spellbinding world South Of Midnight.
19th June Β· 8.45pm EST Β· tinyurl.com/bggsom
Join us & @blackgirlgamers.bsky.social on June 19th at 8:45 PM EST as we bring you some of the folkloric stories that helped inspire South of Midnight! β¨
12.06.2025 20:05 β π 68 π 19 π¬ 0 π 1I'm delighted from this cute bird
Rougarou from South of Midnight
#art #fanart #southofmidnight #scary #creepy #horror
Never say never!
11.06.2025 20:35 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0BEAUTIFUL! π₯Ή
11.06.2025 20:34 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Finally got around to finishing my sketch of Hazel, I love her so much β€οΈβπ©Ή #southofmidnight #fanart #sketch #hazel
05.06.2025 06:48 β π 35 π 7 π¬ 2 π 0Catfish complimenting Hazels new clothes by asking if she got a promotion at the Piggly Wiggly is the most specific Southern US thing I've ever seen in a video game. It made me laugh! #SouthofMidnight
07.06.2025 14:58 β π 17 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0Fun combat & platforming, elevated by a GORGEOUS art style & wonderful music! A game that will definitely put a smile on your face. #SouthOfMidnight @compulsiongames.bsky.social
08.06.2025 08:17 β π 13 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Croutonception! We just love him π₯°
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