Guillaume Provost, the CEO and studio head of Compulsion Games, revealed to Game Rant that the game South of Midnight has already surpassed 1 million players, just about a month after its release on April 8, 2025 (with an average review score of 77/100).
South of Midnight is an action-adventure game that takes place in the southern part of the United States, a setting that may seem unusual compared to mainstream games. However, Provost explains that choosing the American South as the backdrop has contributed significantly to the game’s sales in a unique way.
Provost points out that the American South region is not commonly explored in the gaming industry, with only a few instances in games like Kentucky Route Zero and parts of Red Dead Redemption. South of Midnight stands out as the first game to incorporate local folklore from this region into its gameplay.
He also emphasizes Compulsion Games’ commitment under Microsoft, not aiming to create blockbuster games like Call of Duty, but rather focusing on creating games with a distinctive touch.
TLDR: South of Midnight, a unique action-adventure game set in the American South, has surpassed 1 million players within a month of its release. Compulsion Games aims to create games that stand out from the mainstream industry giants.
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