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South of Midnight PS5 and Switch 2 Release Date Announced
Xbox Game Studios and Compulsion Games have announced that South of Midnight will be released on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 on March 31. New trailers showcasing the game on these platforms have also been released. The game was previously launched on April 8, 2025, for Xbox Series and PC.
South of Midnight Launches on March 31st for PS5
Compulsion Games has announced that South of Midnight will launch on March 31st for PlayStation 5. The game, already available on Xbox Series X/S and PC, follows Hazel's journey through a Southern Gothic fantasy world. The developer has not yet confirmed a release date for the Nintendo Switch version.
Xbox Is Bringing Another Game To Switch 2 Later This Month
Xbox has announced that Compulsion Games' action-adventure title, South of Midnight, will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on March 31, 2026. The game was originally released for Xbox Series X|S in April 2025 and was also announced for PlayStation 5. Bethesda also recently released Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2.
South of Midnight heads to PS5 and Switch 2 March 31st
Compulsion Games announced that its action-adventure title, South of Midnight, will be released on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on March 31st. The game, which features a Southern Gothic aesthetic and a protagonist with unique abilities, is also available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
PS5 Gets Award-Winning Xbox Action Game This Month
The award-winning action-adventure game South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is now available on PlayStation 5 after its initial release on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game features a unique stop-motion animation style and incorporates Deep South mythology, earning it awards for Games for Impact and Outstanding Achievement in Animation. It joins other former Xbox exclusives making their way to PlayStation 5.
South of Midnight reveals Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
South of Midnight, an action-adventure game from Compulsion Games and Xbox, is set to release on March 31, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game features Hazel, a Weaver who explores a Southern Gothic world inspired by folklore to mend broken bonds and confront mythical creatures.
PS5 Players Can Finally Explore This Award-Winning Xbox Gem
The action-adventure game South of Midnight, developed by Compulsion Games, is coming to PlayStation 5 on March 31st. Previously an Xbox exclusive, the game features a Southern Gothic aesthetic and won the Games for Impact award. It was praised for its storybook visuals and engaging narrative, though its combat mechanics were noted as lacking.
Another Xbox Game Jumps To PS5 And Switch 2 Very Soon
South of Midnight, developed by Microsoft-owned Compulsion Games, will be released on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on March 31, 2026, expanding its availability beyond PC and Xbox Series X|S. Microsoft is bringing its games to rival platforms to reach a wider audience and increase revenue, with Halo: Campaign Evolved also slated for a multiplatform release later this year.
The Sunday Papers
This article discusses recent turmoil in games journalism, including job losses at Eurogamer and the use of generative AI by Videogamer to create fake writers. It also touches on broader societal issues, game design philosophies regarding exploration, and the importance of games criticism platforms like Critical Distance.
Clair Obscur wins Game of the Year at DICE Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 by Sandfall Interactive won Game of the Year at the 29th annual DICE Awards, alongside four other accolades including Role-Playing Game of the Year. Ghost of Yōtei received four awards, including Adventure Game of the Year. The event also saw Evan Wells inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.
Jobs Roundup: February 2026 | UK games publisher PQube appoints Dominic Wheatley as chairman
Several key appointments and leadership transitions have occurred across the games industry. Dominic Wheatley has been named chairman of PQube, Ricardo Briceno is the new CEO of Gamefam, and Craig Cincotta has returned to Xbox. Additionally, Christie Golden joins IO Interactive as principal writer, and Joshua Mills takes over as creative director for Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Montréal.
