Xbox gamers, get ready because there’s a fresh, dynamic background now available for your Xbox Series X/S consoles, inspired by the highly anticipated game, South of Midnight. As we await its release on April 8, 2025, this new addition joins other favorite dynamic backgrounds like Halo Infinite, Diablo 4, and Starfield.
The year 2025 kicked off with a bang for Xbox, thanks to the successful arrival of Avowed back in February. With even more anticipated titles on the horizon, such as Doom: The Dark Ages and Ninja Gaiden 4, Xbox fans are in for an eventful time. Serving as a cherry on top, the upcoming South of Midnight from Compulsion Games adds to Xbox’s diverse game lineup. In the ramp-up to this action-adventure game’s debut, a specially designed background has been released for current-gen Xbox consoles.
Now available for Xbox Series X/S, this South of Midnight-themed background showcases the game’s alluring cover art featuring the protagonist, Hazel. At first glance, the image might seem stationary, but watch closely and you’ll notice gentle animations in the vegetation at the bottom. Interestingly, this marks the second dynamic background release within days, with the first celebrating Microsoft’s 50th anniversary.
Dynamic backgrounds might seem like a small touch, but they hold great charm for enthusiasts who enjoy refreshing their console’s look. They not only breathe new life into the user interface but can also make games easier to discover. With Hazel joining other iconic characters in Xbox’s collection of themed backgrounds, players can now highlight her in their console interface.
With South of Midnight’s launch just around the corner, Xbox is poised to maintain its momentum through 2025. The previous year saw triumphant releases like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Xbox aims to mirror this success with multiple eagerly awaited titles set to drop throughout the year.
Mark your calendars for April 8, 2025, when South of Midnight officially launches on both Xbox consoles and PC. This title, brought to life by Compulsion Games and published by Xbox Game Studios, promises to be another feather in Xbox’s cap this year.
