The latest update for South of Midnight, Version 1.2.0, was released on April 16, 2025, bringing a range of improvements and fixes across various platforms, including Xbox Series X/S and PC. Here’s a detailed overview:
🛠️ Quality of Life & Technical Enhancements
- Camera Smoothing Options: New settings have been added to adjust camera smoothing, providing players with more control over the game’s visual experience. Pure Xbox
- Xbox Series S Performance: A critical crash issue occurring on Xbox Series S when entering Chapter 12 has been resolved, enhancing stability for players on this console. GameGPU+1Pure Xbox+1
🎮 Gameplay & Visual Improvements
- Lighting Adjustments: Lighting in Chapter 5 has been corrected to address previous issues with brightness and saturation, improving visual clarity. Reddit
- Localization Fixes: Multiple localization issues have been addressed, including missing or cut-off subtitles and incorrect subtitle languages, ensuring a more immersive experience for players worldwide. Compulsion Games+2Windows Central+2Steam Community+2
- Audio Balancing: Various audio fixes have been implemented, including volume adjustments for improved balance across different sound elements. Compulsion Games+2Steam Community+2Windows Central+2
📖 Narrative & Textual Refinements
- Grammar and Typographical Corrections: The update includes fixes for typos and grammar issues across the lore tab, readables, and other in-game text, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
