If you’re itching to jump into the mystical and eerie world of South of Midnight on your PC, you’ll need to ensure your setup can handle the game’s demands. Developed by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios, this third-person action-adventure invites players into a world steeped in modern folklore and rural legends. You’ll accompany the protagonist, Hazel, on a magical mission to rescue her mother.
As Hazel journeys through this captivating universe, she gains mysterious powers, becoming a Weaver. With these abilities, she’ll fend off monstrous Haints and work to mend the damaged remnants left behind by people and creatures alike.
While South of Midnight isn’t the most graphically intense game, its unique art style does have certain technical demands. Before its launch, it’s wise to check your computer’s specifications against the game’s requirements. Don’t worry—I’ve gathered all the essential details for you.
South of Midnight PC Specifications
Thanks to the game’s Steam page, we now have the official scoop on what your PC needs to run South of Midnight.
Regardless of the settings you’re aiming for, one perk is that the game takes up only about 55GB of storage. This is relatively small, considering today’s gaming landscape where many big titles exceed 100GB.
Minimum Requirements
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 1300X or Intel i3-8100
- GPU: AMD RX 580 or NVIDIA GTX 1060
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit
- RAM: 12GB
- Storage: 55GB free space
Recommended Requirements
- CPU: AMD 1600X or Intel i5-7600K
- GPU: AMD RX 6600 or NVIDIA RTX 2060 or Intel Arc A580
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 55GB free space
In general, if your gaming PC is fairly recent—say, from the last four years—you should be in the clear. While newer games are pushing hardware limits with features like ray tracing, South of Midnight isn’t chasing those trends.
Checking Your PC Specs
If it’s been a while since you’ve taken stock of your gaming rig, don’t fret. Finding out your system’s specifics on a Windows PC is straightforward. Here’s how:
- Type dxdiag in the Windows taskbar.
- Select dxdiag to open the diagnostic tool.
- The System tab will display your PC’s memory info.
- Look at the Display tab for details on your graphics capabilities.
Upgrading Your PC
If you find your current setup missing the mark for South of Midnight, it might be upgrade time. Depending on what’s lacking, your approach will vary. Extra RAM is easy to add, and updating your GPU can be relatively straightforward if your power supply can handle it. However, an outdated CPU might mean investing in a new machine. Our friends at Windows Central have plenty of guides to aid you in building or buying a new PC.
Gaming Handhelds
While desktop and laptop gaming reign supreme, handheld devices like Valve’s Steam Deck are carving out their place. These provide great portability, though they lack the upgrade flexibility of traditional PCs.
Handhelds often struggle with the latest high-end releases, but lowering settings can help. Here’s what to expect for South of Midnight.
Playing on Steam Deck
South of Midnight should be playable on the Steam Deck. Its requirements are less intense than other Xbox titles, so if you’re comfortable with dropping settings a bit and aiming for 30 FPS, you’ll likely have a smooth experience.
ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go
Both the ASUS ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go come with more robust specs than the Steam Deck. They should handle South of Midnight effortlessly. If you opt for the pricier ASUS ROG Ally X, performance will be even better.
South of Midnight is set to release on April 8, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and PC Game Pass. Those who preorder the Premium Edition (or Game Pass users who purchase the Premium Upgrade) can dive in earlier on April 3.
