Scheduled for release on April 8, 2025, South of Midnight is an exciting action-adventure RPG developed by Xbox Game Studios. As a Microsoft-exclusive title, it will be available exclusively on PC and Xbox Series X/S. A significant topic of interest among gamers is whether or not the game will be accessible via Xbox Game Pass.
Great news for subscribers: the Standard Edition of South of Midnight will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting from launch day. For those unfamiliar, Xbox Game Pass is a subscription service by Microsoft, offering a diverse catalog of games, including some that release on the same day as their retail launch— all for a single monthly fee.
Availability of the Premium Edition on Game Pass
South of Midnight can already be pre-ordered in two distinct editions: the Standard Edition and the Premium Edition. While the Standard Edition will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, it is essential to note that the Premium Edition will not be included in the subscription offering.
For gamers who are particularly invested in the game and wish to experience additional content, purchasing the Premium Edition directly through Steam will be necessary. Here’s what the Premium Edition includes:
- Base Game
- South of Midnight Artbook
- Original Soundtrack by Olivier Deriviere
- The Boo-Hag Comic Book by Rob Guillory
- Music Video: Songs & Tales of South of Midnight
- Documentary: Weaving Hazel’s Journey, Director’s Cut
It’s also important to recognize that South of Midnight will be exclusive to certain tiers of the Xbox Game Pass. The subscription model consists of four tiers:
- Xbox Game Pass Core Edition
- Xbox Game Pass Standard Edition
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Edition
- Xbox Game Pass PC Edition
To play South of Midnight on launch day, you must have the Ultimate Edition or the PC Edition of Xbox Game Pass. Unfortunately, subscribers to the Core or Standard editions will miss out on the game at launch.