Sun. Apr 5th, 2026

Microsoft Remembers South of Midnight: Game Wins The Game Awards 2025 Statuette

South of Midnight game screenshot featuring a character in a stylized world

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios has brought its project, South of Midnight, back into the spotlight. The game recently secured a significant win at The Game Awards 2025, taking home an award in the ‘Games for Impact’ category.

To capitalize on this success, the American publisher has released a brand-new trailer for the game, developed by Compulsion Games.

South of Midnight gameplay still showing unique art style

South of Midnight has been warmly received by players, boasting an impressive average of 94% positive reviews on Steam. The project’s most striking features are its captivating music and distinct stylized graphics, reminiscent of traditional stop-motion animation. These elements are widely considered to more than make up for any minor gameplay shortcomings, such as repetitive combat.

By Artemius Grimthorne

Artemius Grimthorne Independent journalist based in Manchester, covering the intersection of technology and society. Over seven years investigating cyber threats, scientific breakthroughs and their impact on daily life. Started as a technical consultant before transitioning to journalism, specializing in digital security investigations.

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