As of April 25, 2025, South of Midnight has received its third major patch (Version 1.2.0) since its release. Here’s a clear and organized breakdown of what was included in this important update:
🛠️ Patch Version 1.2.0 Highlights
🎮 Quality of Life Improvements
- Camera & Mouse Smoothing Options:
New in-game settings now allow players to fine-tune the camera and mouse smoothing. This was added in response to player feedback about control responsiveness, especially on PC.
🧱 Technical Fixes
- Crash Fix (Xbox Series S):
Fixed a crash that occurred when transitioning between Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 on Xbox Series S consoles. - Level of Detail (LOD) Adjustments:
Visual tweaks have been made to improve immersion:- Reduced object “pop-in” by adjusting how far away certain things (like kudzu, plants, and animals) are rendered.
- Helps environments feel more seamless and stable during exploration.
⚔️ Gameplay and Combat Fixes
- Huggin’ Molly Boss Fight (Chapter 9):
- Bottles now spawn correctly during Phase 3.
- Fixed a bug where yarn wouldn’t deal damage if dropped while standing on a jar.
🔧 Performance & Stability
- Performance improvements have been applied broadly to cutscenes and gameplay, making the experience smoother across platforms.
💾 Patch Size
- The update is approximately 13GB on Xbox Series X, which includes all visual and stability improvements.
✅ Summary
This patch addresses several key concerns from the community:
- Smoother camera and control options,
- Fixes for critical progression-blocking bugs,
- Visual polish and better environmental performance.
If you’d like, I can help you tweak in-game settings for a smoother experience or provide tips for the updated boss fights. Let me know!
