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Microsoft Shines a Spotlight on South of Midnight Following The Game Awards 2025 Victory

Screenshot from South of Midnight showcasing its distinctive art style

Xbox Game Studios recently brought South of Midnight back into the spotlight, reminding players of its significant achievement at the latest The Game Awards ceremony.
The game secured the prestigious ‘Games for Impact’ award at The Game Awards 2025, marking a notable recognition for Xbox.

Capitalizing on this success, the publisher released a brand-new trailer for the game, which was developed by Compulsion Games.

South of Midnight gameplay scene with character and environment

Players have warmly received South of Midnight, evidenced by an impressive 94% positive reviews on Steam.
The game’s standout features include its unique musical score and stylized graphics, which are reminiscent of traditional puppet animation.
These highly praised elements effectively overshadow minor gameplay criticisms, such as somewhat repetitive combat sequences.

By Gareth Wickshire

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