Xboxreally made a statement via the Developer Direct it held to kick off 2025. Providing deep dives into some of the biggest games it has coming this year, the showcase included the best look we’d had atSouth Of Midnightup until that point. Previews of the stunning stop-motion game have dropped since then and made it seem even more likely that the release date of this Xbox exclusive is one you should have circled on your calendar.
Between the previews andits showing at the Developer Direct, you may well have come here because you’ve made your mind up and decided South Of Midnight is your kind of game. Pre-orders for Compulsion Games' next title are now open with two editions to choose fromready for its release on July 08, 2025. Everything you need to know about those editions, how to place your pre-order, and details about South Of Midnight on Game Pass can be found below.
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Even though the industry standard for a triple-A game is $70, you won’t be paying anywhere close to that for South Of Midnight regardless of the edition you choose.The standard edition of the game is just $39.99, likely because since it’s stop-motion, it’s going to be a relatively short adventure. You do get a digital version of the game and nothing else for that $40 price tag, though.
If you want more than just the game then you will need to pre-order the premium edition. For just $10 more, the premium edition of South Of Midnight comes with an artbook, the game’s soundtrack, and a connected comic book. Best of all, at least for some, isthe premium edition pre-order bonus which is five days of early access. That meansfor premium edition owners, South Of Midnight’s release date is actually Jun 10, 2025.
Playing South Of Midnight On Xbox Game Pass
You might be reading all this wondering why someone would pay for South Of Midnight when it will be available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on day one. Well, aside from the fact not everyone has Game Pass on PC or its top tier on console, the version of South Of Midnight that will be added to Game Pass is the standard edition. If you want the extras, or to play the game five days early, you will need to buy the $50 premium edition.
Even if you do have Game Pass Ultimate, you might just want a copy of South Of Midnight that won’t become unplayable if your subscription lapses or the game is ever removed from the service. Whatever your South Of Midnight plans, the game will be released onXbox Series X|SandPCon Jun 01, 2025, or April 3 if you have the premium edition.
FAQ
What Time Will South Of Midnight Be Released?
Xbox hasn’t revealed when exactly South Of Midnight will be released, but Game Pass games tend to drop at midnight EST.
Is South Of Midnight A Soulslike?
No, despite the dodge rolling shown in some of its gameplay, South Of Midnight is definitely not a soulslike.
Will South Of Midnight Come To PS5?
South Of Midnight is not coming toPS5at launch. However, with more Xbox exclusives being ported to other consoles, there’s every chance it will be in the future.
