Compulsion Games has just offered fans an exciting first look at the development journey behind its highly anticipated third-person action-adventure game, South of Midnight. With the newly released documentary, Weaving Hazel’s Journey, the studio invites players to dive into the creative process, showing off never-before-seen gameplay footage and a deep dive into the world-building efforts that give South of Midnight its haunting charm.
In Weaving Hazel’s Journey, the developers walk us through how South of Midnight was shaped by a meticulous approach to music, art, narrative, and gameplay. The documentary presents a rare, up-close view of the studio’s artistic direction, alongside interviews with the talented minds who worked tirelessly to bring this supernatural Southern gothic world to life. Fans can expect commentary from the team on everything from crafting the game’s evocative visual aesthetic to developing its deeply immersive soundtrack—a blend that looks set to make South of Midnight a genre-defining title.
This early peek also confirms that South of Midnight is heading to Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2025, with the option to play on day one via Xbox Game Pass.
