Find out exactly what release times you can play the intriguing South of Midnight when it launches in early access worldwide!

The highly anticipated South of Midnight is finally making its way to eager players worldwide with an Early Access release. This upcoming title, known for its unique blend of atmospheric storytelling and immersive gameplay, has captured the attention of gaming enthusiasts across the globe. As the excitement builds, knowing when and how you can dive into the world of South of Midnight is essential. In this article, we’ll break down the specific release times for Early Access, ensuring that you’re ready to experience the game as soon as it’s available in your region.
How to Get Early Access for South of Midnight
The only way to get early access to South of Midnight is to buy the Premium Edition of the game. This will allow you to play the game starting on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The Premium Edition costs 49.99 and you can purchase it from the Xbox Store or on Steam.
Furthermore, with the Premium Edition, you’ll also get access to a variety of other digital features. However, none of these include cosmetics or skins for characters and weapons in the game.
Here is all of the content included with a purchase of the Premium Edition for South of Midnight:
- 5 Days Early Access starting April 3, 2025
- Digital Artbook
- Digital Comic Book
- Original Soundtrack
- Songs & Tales Music Video
- Weaving Hazel’s Journey Documentary (Director’s Cut)
When Can I Play South of Midnight on Early Access?

South of Midnight will launch in Early Access worldwide on either April 3rd or 4th, depending on the time zone you live in. Moreover, because the launch is not staggered, some regions of the world will be able to play first thing in the morning. While it will drop for others in the middle of the night. Because Compulsion Games is a North American company located in Montreal, Canada, launch times are more favorable in the western hemisphere.
Here are the launch times for the Early Access of South of Midnight:
- Seattle – April 3, 2025, at 9:00 am PDT
- Phoenix – April 3, 2025, at 10:00 am MST
- Chicago – April 3, 2025, at 11:00 am CDT
- New York – April 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm EDT
- Mexico City – April 3, 2025, at 10:00 am CST
- Sao Paulo – April 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm BRT
- London – April 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm BST
- Paris – April 3, 2025, at 6:00 pm CEST
- Berlin – April 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm CEST
- Seoul – April 4, 2025 at 1:00 am KST
- Tokyo – April 4, 2025, at 3:00 am JST
- Sydney – April 4, 2025, at 3:00 am AEDT
- Auckland – April 4, 2025, at 5:00 am NZDT
When Are the Release Times for the Standard Edition?
South of Midnight is scheduled to launch worldwide on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, and Steam on April 8, 2025, at 9:00 am (PDT), 12:00 pm (EDT), and 5:00 pm (UTC).
Significantly, you can see that these release times exactly match those found on the map for early access. Therefore, if you are in a different time zone, you can refer to the map above to also find the release time on April 8, 2025. However, if you live in the eastern hemisphere, keep in mind that for you then game will technically launch on April 9th.
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