South of Midnight and Compulsion Games’ New Independence
South of Midnight stood out among 2025’s releases, earning an 83% review. Andrea Shearon described it as “a Deep South delight drenched in superstition and pain.” For fans of Compulsion Games, the studio’s return to independence makes now an ideal moment to experience the title.
Following layoffs at Xbox, Compulsion announced it would exit Microsoft and seek new partnerships. CEO Guillaume Provost told GamesBeat that the management buyout is final, with the studio reclaiming its intellectual property and staff.
Even amid the BDS boycott, the game was exempted by some because of its indie scale and themes of black liberation, as highlighted in the FAQ. Advocates suggested focusing boycotts on larger titles instead.
