Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Compulsion Games shared a lengthy documentary video for South of Midnight, their new southern USA action-adventure game.

The new 30-minute documentary for the game provides a behind-the-scenes look at its music, inspiration, and development, as well as reveals brand-new gameplay.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus the new documentary:

From the creators of Contrast and We Happy Few, South of Midnight is a spellbinding third person action-adventure game set in the American Deep South.

As Hazel, you will explore the mythos and encounter creatures of Southern folklore in a macabre and fantastical world. When disaster strikes her hometown, Hazel is called to become a Weaver: a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. Imbued with these new abilities, Hazel will confront and subdue dangerous creatures, untangle the webs of her own family’s shared past and -if she’s lucky – find her way to a place that feels like home.

Features

• A DARK MODERN FOLKTALE – When a hurricane rips through Prospero, Hazel is pulled into a Southern Gothic world where reality and fantasy are interwoven, and ancient creatures from folklore emerge. In this coming-of-age adventure, Hazel journeys forth to rescue her mother and delves into a haunting web of folklore and family secrets, untangling her own identity.
• CONFRONT MYTHICAL CREATURES – Wield an ancient power to restore creatures and uncover the traumas that consume them. Cast weaving magic to fight destructive Haints, explore the diverse regions of the South, and reweave the tears in the Grand Tapestry.
• HAUNTING BEAUTY OF THE GOTHIC SOUTH – Discover the lush, decayed county of Prospero and its locals. Experience a crafted visual style, touching storytelling, and immersive music inspired by the complex and rich history of the South.

South of Midnight is in development for Windows PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X|S.