Among the games to watch for in 2025 is “South of Midnight,” developed by Compulsion Games, creators of “Contrast” and “We Happy Few,” and set to be an Xbox and PC exclusive. To learn more about this action-adventure game set in the deep south of the United States, a documentary has been released online. Various themes and subjects are addressed, including the choice of stop-motion (which will be disableable in the options) and the creation of the music by Olivier Derivière, not to mention the folklore inspired by Louisiana legends. This provides an opportunity to see some of the people who brought the game’s characters to life. We know that performers such as Adriyan Rae (Chicago Fire, Vagrant Queen, Atlanta), Ahmed Best (Star Wars: Episodes I-III, The Mandalorian, Fallout 76), and Nona Parker Johnson (Fear The Walking Dead, Mayor of Kingstown) have participated in the performance capture of the main protagonists.
The player takes on the role of Hazel, who is destined to become a Weaver, a sorceress with the ability to mend bonds and spirits through magic. She must face hostile creatures as well as personal challenges, particularly those related to her family, possibly in search of a place where she feels at home. The release of South of Midnight is expected sometime in 2025, pending no delays or issues.
