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@compulsiongames.bsky.social

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Video game developer and makers of the games South of Midnight, We Happy Few, and Contrast. An Xbox studio based in Montreal.

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Apr 3

It's time for Midnight 🕛

Watch the full launch trailer: youtu.be/nEZg6TYJTl4

Grab the South of Midnight Premium Edition to start your adventure TODAY, or play it Day One with Xbox Game Pass on April 8.

Xbox: bit.ly/3CpKUMW
Steam: bit.ly/43RdS3Y

#SouthofMidnight

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · 5d

Thrilled to share that we've been nominated for two golden joysticks awards!
🎤 Best Soundtrack
🎭 Adriyan Best - Best Lead Performer

Huge congratulations to all nominees, our team and Olivier Deriviere for his unforgettable score.

You can cast your vote here: www.gamesradar.com/goldenjoysti...

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · 7d

South of Midnight is still 25% off, but only for the next 5 days. And if you’ve ever wanted to dive into (or revisit) the world of We Happy Few, the entire franchise is 75% off until October 6th.

Don’t miss it! 🍂

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · 14d

The leaves are starting to fall, so we're kicking off our Autumn Sale a *little* early this year 🍂🍁

Now through October 6th, save 25% on South of Midnight. And starting September 29th, get a whopping 75% off the entire We Happy Few franchise!

bit.ly/43piQbe

Promo image for South of Midnight's discount as part of Steam's 2025 Autumn Sale featuring South of Midnight's key art. The text on the image reads:

Autumn Sale
25% OFF
September 24th-October 6th

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Brad Shankar ➡️ BCN Game Fest @bradshankar.bsky.social · Sep 2

LOVE seeing "Video Game Arts Appreciation Night" from @agotoronto.bsky.social this Friday!
Really cool way to spotlight some great Canadian games, like @compulsiongames.bsky.social's South of Midnight, @visaigames.bsky.social's Venba, @localthunk.com's @playbalatro.com & Isometricorp's Tunic. 🇨🇦 🎮

Art Gallery of Ontario hosting special Canadian game event this week

Check out behind-the-scenes artwork from acclaimed titles like South of Midnight, Tunic, Venba and Balatro.

mobilesyrup.com

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Barkybamboo 🏳️‍🌈 @barkybamboo.bsky.social · Sep 6

I just finished the game, I'm sure this will be known as a hidden gem.
I loved everything about this game, game play, story, art design & music, everything was spot on!

This is my GOTY 2025.

Thank you for making this.

@compulsiongames.bsky.social #SouthOfMidnight #Xbox #Steam #Gaming

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Sep 8

Restoring the Grand Tapestry means reweaving what’s broken—and sometimes, that makes for some truly stunning patterns. Of the six belonging to our creatures, which is your favorite?

Compilation image of the woven creature patterns from South of Midnight on a dark floral weaving background.

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Aug 25

Noticed the familiar-looking figures on Mrs. Pearle’s windowsill? We call that ✨foreshadowing✨

(Bonus points if you spotted the magnets on Hazel’s fridge, too)

Screenshot of cutscene from South of Midnight showing Hazel looking curiously at peculiar figures of creatures sitting along Mrs. Pearle's windowsill while a storm ravages outside the window.

Screenshot from South of Midnight of crudely drawn but familiar-looking fridge magnets on Hazel and Lacey's fridge.

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topdollarpr.bsky.social @topdollarpr.bsky.social · Aug 21

Free G.A.N.G. Webinar The Music of South of Midnight | Game Audio Network Guild

Join Composer and Music Designer Olivier Derivière and Compulsion Games Audio Director Chris Fox as they discuss crafting the songs and score of South of Midnight inspired by Deep South folklore.

www.audiogang.org

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topdollarpr.bsky.social @topdollarpr.bsky.social · Aug 21

Free G.A.N.G. Webinar!
“The Music of South of Midnight”
8/28/2025 12-1PM PDT

Join Composer & Music Designer @oderiviere.bsky.social and @compulsiongames.bsky.social Audio Director Chris Fox as they discuss crafting the songs & score of @southofmidnight.bsky.social inspired by Deep South folklore.

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Aug 21

Next week, join composer Olivier Derivière and Compulsion Games Audio Director Chris Fox on Thurs, Aug. 28 at 3 PM EST for The Music of South of Midnight, a FREE webinar exploring the crafting of the songs and score of the game!

👉 Register now on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-music-...

The Music of South of Midnight

The Music of South of Midnight with Composer and Music Designer Olivier Derivière and Compulsion Games Audio Director Chris Fox

www.eventbrite.com

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Aug 21

We swear it 😅

Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Aug 21

THANK YOU!

Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Aug 21

Is this a verified checkmark we see? One we didn't have to pay for? 👀 Hey, Bluesky community! 👋🏽

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Aug 14

South of Midnight's been out for a few months now, so we figured it’s the perfect time for more Easter eggs:

As you make your way up to the old abandoned church, you can find some special headstones engraved with names of some of the art team (who are all very much still alive and well, promise!)

In-game screenshot from South of Midnight of gravestones with members of the art team engraved on them, including: Theodore Scott, Somina Rout, Dylan Abernethy, and Samir (the Corruption Master).

In-game screenshot from South of Midnight of gravestones with members of the art team engraved on them, including: Marc-André, Louna Zemp, Jasjot Singh, and Miguel, a.k.a. Combato.

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Aug 5

Feeling the heat (and humidity) this summer, especially here down South 🥵

And the bugs...

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Jul 22

Weave the magic of South of Midnight into your collection with our official fine art prints, available now from our friends at
@cookandbecker.bsky.social!

bit.ly/4lGN9QQ

Promotional artwork for the 'Mythical Creatures' South of Midnight fine art print from Cook and Becker depicting Hazel surrounded by Catfish, Rougarou, Huggin' Molly, Roux, Altamaha-Ha, and the Honey Island Swamp Monster.

Promotional artwork for the 'Hazel's Journey' South of Midnight fine art print from Cook and Becker depicting Hazel riding atop Catfish along the Flooded Countryside.

Promotional artwork for the 'Family Affair' South of Midnight fine art print from Cook and Becker depicting Hazel, Lacey, and Grandma Bunny.

Promotional artwork for the three South of Midnight official fine art prints from Cook and Becker.

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Jul 17

Summer's heating up, and so are the deals 🔥

Save 25% on South of Midnight (and a whopping 65% on We Happy Few) as part of the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale!

Offers end July 31st.

Promo image for South of Midnight's discount as part of Xbox's 2025 Ultimate Games Sale featuring South of Midnight's key art. The text on the image reads:

Ultimate Games Sale
25% OFF
July 17th-31st

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Jul 16

We made the list! South of Midnight is one of Kotaku's 'Best Games of 2025 So Far' ✨

kotaku.com/2025-best-ga...

The Best Games Of 2025 So Far

We're over halfway through the year, and here are the games that have already made their mark in 2025

kotaku.com

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Jul 11

Make way for the Ninja Star! 🌟

We're OBSESSED with this Hazel costume mod for Kimberly in Street Fighter 6, available via Nexus Mods from creator Sleepy Scrub!

Vixolus @vixolus.bsky.social · Jul 4

www.nexusmods.com/streetfighte...

Cool Hazel Flood cosplay mod for Kimberly in Street Fighter 6!

@compulsiongames.bsky.social
@zeestermeester.bsky.social

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thank YOU for the support 🖤

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Stu @stuwh0.bsky.social · Jul 11

@compulsiongames.bsky.social

I've just this minute finished South of Midnight.

I wanted to reach out, show my respect and give my thanks.

Wonderful piece of art 😍

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Jul 11

"South of Midnight shines as one of the most beautifully crafted single-player games in recent memory."

We’re proud to share that South of Midnight has been named “Best Xbox Game” at the inaugural 2025 @rollingstone.com Gaming Awards:

www.rollingstone.com/product-reco...

The 2025 Rolling Stone Gaming Awards

Our staff and experts pick the best consoles, new games, and gaming accessories for the first-ever 2025 Rolling Stone Gaming Awards.

www.rollingstone.com

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Compulsion Games @compulsiongames.bsky.social · Jun 30

Whew, we got scared for a sec! 😅😂

Are these.. speedrun OOB break attempts? 👀👀👀

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Juan M @jaelstryder5150.bsky.social · Jun 29

Just beat South of Midnight. What an amazing heartfelt and gorgeous game. The world needs more games and studios like this. @compulsiongames.bsky.social @xbox.com #SouthofMidnight #Xbox

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Scotty Barr @scottybarr.bsky.social · Jun 30

Just beat this game and it was incredible. Enjoyed every moment! Thank you @compulsiongames.bsky.social

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