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Hello everyone, Sinister Night, as the first indie game developed by a small studio team, is very honored to have received so much support. We’re very grateful to all the players who have experienced our game.

In addition, we have received feedback from many enthusiastic players, which we take very seriously. We would like to take this opportunity to share the upcoming update plans with you:

[h2]Clean Verison[/h2]

We’ve received some feedback that the excessive horror elements may be too scary for players. In addition, animation with gore and violence is not suitable for live streaming.

We're going to add a clean version with less gore and horror elements. Players can switch between the standard version and the clean version in the settings, so that different players can enjoy the game.

[h2]Experience Optimization[/h2]

In the feedback, issues such as voice chat and scene lighting are frequently mentioned. In addition, some players are dropped but the rest of the players are not aware of it that will also affect the normal experience of players.

We’re going to upload optimized versions for above issues:

  • Add scene lighting to enhance players’ vision in the Crimson Dream.
  • Add disconnected state display for the convenience of other players if a player is not in the game.


[h2]Newbie Starter Program[/h2]

Although we have a tutorial system and in-game novice guidelines, there are still many players who expressed confusion about our gameplay in their feedback. Especially in the equipmnet system, new players may be confused of the items usages, which affects the direction of the game.

We’re going to release new contents inside and outside the game to help players get started with the game:

  • Release an instructional short video to briefly introduce the goals and basic gameplay.
  • Optimize some art resources to make these guiding signs more understandable.
  • Optimize the description text of store items, and also add detailed descriptions of equipment in the tutorial to help you understand the specific role of each item.
  • Add more items for players to pick up in the conference room at the beginning of the game and add more random pick-up equipment in the map, which is convenient for players to get started and experience the game better.


[h2]Balance Adjustment[/h2]

Through observation and testing we have noticed that the balance needs to be further adjusted so that both the survivor and the possessed can have a better game experience. We’re going to solve the problems at priority that it is difficult for survivors to purchase items and the effect of some items is weak.

  • Mechanism modification: Survivors is able to gain Faith more easily in the game.
  • Item adjustment: items such as bat, tranquilizer, etc. is adjusted numerically or mechanically.


These are our plans on optimizing various aspects of the game. We are working hard to realize it gradually. Feel free to contact us if you have any ideas, and we are more than happy to receive your feedback. We hope you can give us a little patience and support to help us become better.

Thank you all sincerely.

Follow us on social media:
Twitter:https://twitter.com/sinister_game
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCun1f9-T2qcHl9T0AhDIeDQ/featured
Email:[email protected]
Discord:https://discord.gg/XVSGDKTxs4

Z-star Studio


Patch 1.11 Notes

Patch 1.11 Notes


Hello everyone, we have received lots of valuable feedback since the game is released, according to which, we made some adjustments to optimize our game. This update improves voice chat, map and other features.

[h2]Voice Chat[/h2]

1. New feature: Press V to turn on/off voice chat.

2. Fixed a bug where voice chat would not turn on/off when player open the map during the conference.

[h2]Adjustments[/h2]

1. Map is automatically opened for discussion during the conference.

2. Adjusted the location of the shared carton in the conference room to prevent players from getting stuck

3. Fixed a bug where network delays would cause packet loss in backpack display.

Your suggestions and support mean a lot to us. We're striving to provide a better gaming experience for you. BTW, don't forget to press V if you have hiccups.

Follow us on social media:
Twitter:@sinister_game
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCun1f9-T2qcHl9T0AhDIeDQ/featured
Email:[email protected]
Discord:https://discord.gg/XVSGDKTxs4

Z-star Studio

Patch 1.10 Notes

Hello everyone, we would like to thank you all for your support. We’ve received lots of love and valuable feedback since the game is released. For the current version of Sinister night, every comment and suggestion is highly appreciated. After careful consideration, we decided to optimize the game as soon as possible to improve the game experience.

Patch 1.10 fixed some bugs players have experienced lately. This latest update brings to following improvement to SN:

[h3]CG: Parts of animations with gore and violence have been removed temporarily.[/h3]

[h3]Gameplay: Player is able to turn on/off the flashlight if tied up after voting session.[/h3]

Thanks again everyone. If you have any ideas or suggestions, tell us under the channel #🛠game-feedback on Discord. It would mean a lot to us.


Follow us on social media:
Twitter:https://twitter.com/sinister_game
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCun1f9-T2qcHl9T0AhDIeDQ/featured
Email:[email protected]
Discord:https://discord.gg/XVSGDKTxs4

Z-star Studio

Release Announcement

Sinister Night Is Available Now! Release Discount Up To 15%!


Attention! Horror game fans! Assemble at our school now!

Thank you all for your support. We have an exciting news to share with you! We have finished our touchup and we are proud to announce that, SINISTER NIGHT IS NOW AVAILAVLE ON STEAM! This is the very first game developed by Z-star studio and we hope you will enjoy it as we do.



[h3]Sinister Night Launch Information[/h3]
Price: $10

For only $10, you can enjoy the game. Invite your friends to join you and have a different gaming experience!

On Sale: $8.5

To show our appreciation for your support, we offer you a special release discount. Buy it now and get 15% off the first week after launch only.

[h3]Event: Steam Key Give Away[/h3]

To celebrate the release of Sinister Night, which is the first game developed by our team, we have a surprise for you. Complete the following steps to enter the giveaway for free SN Steam keys.
Remember to check  the privacy settings on Discord and allow direct messages from Sinister Night staff.

Discord:

Add Sinister Night to your wishlist on Steam and take a screenshot that includes your steam account and avatar.

Join our official Discord server and post the screenshot to the event channel to confirm the first step.
We will randomly draw 2 players every day from all the players who have completed all the steps, and a total of 8 keys will be given away. For more details
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1979460/view/3365891618953609710

Twitter:

Follow us on Twitter!

Like and retweet Release Announcement with #Sinisternight.

When the game is released, we will randomly draw 1 player every day from all the players who have completed all the steps, and a total of 4 keys will be given away.

We've put together a FQA page to answer the most common questions.If you have any problems, suggestions or ideas, feel free to join our discord community to tell us.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1979460/view/3365891618953884774

If you like the game and share your reviews, screenshots, videos and artworks on Steam, it would mean a lot to us.

Thanks for your support sincerely!

Follow us on social media:
Twitter:https://twitter.com/sinister_game
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCun1f9-T2qcHl9T0AhDIeDQ/featured
Email:[email protected]
Discord:https://discord.gg/XVSGDKTxs4

Z-star Studio

Sinister Night FAQ

Q: What's Sinister Night?
A: Sinister Night is a multiplayer survival, horror, and deduction game, eight streamers enter a mysterious old building, planning to get famous via a live stream, but two of them become possessed by evil spirits. They will kill their companions and sacrifice them at the altar to complete a sinister ritual.

Q: Do I need to turn on the microphone to play the game?
A: Yes. Turn on the microphone to communicate with your teammates in real time and it would be fun.

Q: How many people can be in a match?
A: 8 people are required to start a game, but you can also join other players' rooms.

Q: Can I choose to be the possessed/survivor in the game?
A: No. The possessed/survivor is randomly assigned.

Q: Can I stream/post footage of the game on YouTube/Twitch?
A: Absolutely! We would love for you to share our games!

Q: If I want to play with other players, where can I find the group?
A: Join the community on the Official Discord Server! #LFG can help you find your game partner.

*We’re sorry that non-European or US players may experience packet loss issues and we’re fixing the bug in full speed.

If there is a bug in the game, please report it in #🛠game-feedback on Discord!

Z-star studio