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Compulsion Games' 2025 Xbox adventure South of Midnight has been recognized at DICE 2026, taking home the Outstanding Achievement in Animation award. The win continues the game's strong post-launch momentum and highlights the studio's work on visual and motion-driven storytelling.

  • Award: South of Midnight received DICE's Outstanding Achievement in Animation for 2026, honoring its character movement, cinematics, and technical polish.
  • Developer spotlight: The accolade adds to Compulsion Games' growing reputation after the game's 2025 release on Xbox platforms.
  • Industry context: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dominated the ceremony, securing multiple prizes including Game of the Year, while South of Midnight earned this focused recognition.
  • Significance: The animation award underscores how presentation and performance can elevate narrative-driven adventures and strengthen a studio's creative profile.
Source: Pure Xbox