In a gaming landscape dominated by sequels and endless online shooters, South of Midnight stands out as a refreshing original. This magical coming-of-age tale follows a young girl as she navigates an enchanted Southern town still reeling from the aftermath of a devastating hurricane. The game now has an official release date, revealed during the latest Xbox Developer Direct: April 8. South of Midnight will be available as an Xbox Series X/S console exclusive, on Game Pass, and for PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam.

Priced at £39.99, the game is available for pre-order, with an option to upgrade to the premium edition (£49.99) for five days of early access. Why such a low price for a new title? The game is expected to take around 10-12 hours to complete, offering a short but hopefully sweet experience.

In this regard, South of Midnight shares similarities with another recent Xbox exclusive, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II—though their themes are worlds apart. The latest trailer for South of Midnight presents a world that feels like a blend of The Jungle Book and Senua's Heart of Darkness. At one point, the heroine, Hazel, encounters a giant catfish that drops from a tree in a manner reminiscent of Kaa, the hypnotic snake from Kipling’s classic. But rest assured, this catfish isn’t there to harm Hazel—in fact, it becomes her companion, serving as a surfboard to navigate the flooded streets of her fictional hometown, Prospero.

Hazel’s adventure is filled with encounters with creatures inspired by Southern folklore. The main enemy class, known as Haints, takes on a variety of corrupted forms, while towering mythical beasts like Two-Toed Tom, a giant alligator, and Huggin’ Molly, a massive spider with a woman’s head, promise to be formidable bosses. At its core, South of Midnight is a tale of family and belonging. Hazel’s mission to rescue her mother and restore her town is a journey not only of facing external threats but of unraveling the shared history of her family.

Despite its emotional depth, South of Midnight also promises a quirky, whimsical adventure that may appeal to fans of fantasy, offering a unique experience while we await the next Fable.



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