Compulsion Games releases a new documentary, Weaving Hazel’s Journey: A South of Midnight Documentary, to provide a behind-the-scenes look of their upcoming action-adventure game, South of Midnight, which explores southern American folklore.
The documentary reveals Compulsion Games’ drawing inspiration from macabre folktales unique to regions of the American Deep South.
Weaving Hazel’s Journey features interviews with the developers behind the game, the actors who brought the characters to life, and commentary from the creative teams who have collaborated to achieve the look and feel of the game.
South of Midnight will launch in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam and cloud, or play it day one with Game Pass.
In addition, Compulsion Games has announced the official Art & Music of South of Midnight box set with a meticulously designed art book, soundtrack vinyl, comic book, and more by Dutch design studio Cook & Becker.
The box set highlights the unmistakable art style of the game and includes a 160-page art book with gold foil and gilded edges and a two-LP vinyl with the full soundtrack presented in a beautiful gatefold – all with original concept art and designs from the production of South of Midnight.
The set also includes a stunning South of Midnight comic book by award-winning artist Rob Guillory, an artwork on metal and a Big Game Tours fridge magnet featuring an alligator and an airboat.
The Art & Music of South of Midnight is available for pre-order from Cook and Becker starting today.
The documentary is available to watch on Xbox YouTube channel.
The feature also gives a sneak peek of new gameplay for South of Midnight.