Dark Hours News

[p]Hey burglars,[/p][p][/p][p]If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to jump into Dark Hours, now is the time![/p][p]Dark Hours is available at 35% OFF on Steam until February 24th![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]💖 Reminder: Moonlight Seasonal Event Is Still Live![/h2][p]Moonlight is still live on Dark Hours, and here’s a quick reminder of what you can enjoy until February 20th:[/p]

• [p]Fully decorated maps & lobby inspired by Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year[/p]
• [p]Deliver letters to your teammates and earn seasonal tickets[/p]
• [p]Exchange your tickets for exclusive themed cosmetics[/p]

[p][/p][p]Read more about the event: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Have fun! [/p][p]Raven[/p][p][/p][p]🔔 Don’t want to miss the latest news about Dark Hours? Follow us:[/p][p] Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram [/p][p]Or contact us at [email protected][/p]

[h2]Patchnote #72 for Dark Hours (v1.0.24791) - 22/01/2026[/h2][p]
[/p][h3]Monsters[/h3]

• [p]Voltaïc Wraith[/p]
  • [p]Spectator Camera Fix: Fixed an issue where being killed by the Voltaïc Wraith’s laser attack while out of revives could lock the spectator camera, preventing players from rotating the camera around the character they were watching.[/p]
  • [p]Dash Stability Fix: Improved the Voltaïc Wraith’s dash behaviour to clean up edge cases and add safeguards, reducing the chances of unexpected behaviour during its dash. [/p]

[p][/p][p] [/p][h3]Network[/h3]

• [p]Crossplay Join Crash Fix: Fixed a crash that could occur when joining a game in crossplay.
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[p][/p][h3]UI[/h3]

• [p]Player Money Color Update: Updated the Moonlight Tickets text color to improve readability.
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[p][/p][h3]Audio[/h3]

• [p]Display Case Glass Break Sound Fix: Fixed a muffled glass break sound on certain display cases so the impact feels clearer and more responsive.
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[p][/p][h3]Visuals[/h3]

• [p]Glass and Mirror Material Updates: Updated several glass and mirror materials to improve reflections and overall visual quality.
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• [p]Flashlight Specular Reduction: Reduced specular reflections from the flashlight to make lighting more comfortable and readable.
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• [p]Door Lock Indicator Material Update: Updated the door lock indicator material to make the locked/unlocked state clearer at a glance.
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[p][/p][h3]Moonlight Seasonal Event[/h3]

• [p]Moonlight Letter Ownership Fix: Fixed a specific case where the owner of a Moonlight letter was incorrectly reset.
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• [p]Moonlight Gift Mid-air Pickup Fix: Fixed an issue where picking up a Moonlight gift in mid-air would incorrectly award points to the player who threw it.
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• [p]Seasonal Decorations Replication Fix: Fixed replication issues with Moonlight decorations so that all players now see the same decorative elements in the environment.
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[p][/p][h3]Game Modes[/h3]

• [p]Golden Tag[/p]
  • [p]Score Condition Fix: Fixed an issue where players needed 51 points to win when the target was 50; reaching the required score now correctly counts as a win. [/p]

[p]Hello everyone,[/p][p][/p][p]It’s time to celebrate love, connection, and the upcoming Year of the Horse in Dark Hours with our brand-new seasonal event: Moonlight![/p][p]
Inspired by Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year, this limited-time event brings a festive and romantic atmosphere into your most dangerous heists until February 20th! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]💖 Valentine's Day and Lunar New Year Decorations[/h2][p]The Dark Hours lobby and maps have received a brand-new festive makeover![/p][p]
Candles, garlands, flower petals, paper lanterns, and festive details inspired by both celebrations now fill the environment. Take a moment to enjoy this colorful and romantic ambiance… before the monsters remind you that love won't save you in the dark. [/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p][/p][h2]💌 Deliver the Letters[/h2][p]During Moonlight, you’ll be able to find letters throughout your heists.[/p][p]Once you’ve picked one up, carefully place it (or throw it) into a teammate’s bag. Will you sneak a letter at the perfect moment… or get caught while trying to spread the love?[/p][p][/p][p]Note (solo players only): If you’re playing solo, placing the letters in your team bag will work as well.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🎟️ Earn Moonlight Tickets[/h2][p]What do these letters reward you with? By delivering them, you’ll earn Moonlight tickets, which can be used in the event store to unlock exclusive Moonlight cosmetics.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🏮 Unlock Exclusive Moonlight Customizations[/h2][p]All the exclusive items from last year are making a big comeback. But that’s not all: we’ve added 6 brand-new festive customizations for this edition, inspired by themes of love, celebration, and Lunar New Year traditions![/p]

• [p]A Lunar Horse team bag[/p]
• [p]A Cupid heart backpack [/p]
• [p]An elegant scarf-style mask[/p]
• [p]Lunar New Year–themed glasses[/p]
• [p]A masquerade mask[/p]
• [p]A festive floral headwear[/p]

[p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]These items are only available during the event, so make sure to collect them before it's too late.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We hope you enjoy this special event, and as always, we’d love to hear your feedback — feel free to share it with us on Discord and the Steam forums.[/p][p][/p][p]Happy celebrations![/p][p]Raven[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]🔔 Don’t want to miss the latest news about Dark Hours? Follow us:[/p][p] Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram [/p][p]Or contact us at [email protected][/p]

[p]Hello burglars, [/p][p][/p][p]I’m back today to announce that we’re rolling out a new regular update! In this update, you’ll find a brand-new seasonal event, Moonlight, bringing a new seasonal gameplay, festive decorations, exclusive cosmetics, and multiple bug fixes![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]💖 Moonlight Event[/h2][p]It’s time to celebrate love, connection, and the upcoming Year of the Horse in Dark Hours with our brand-new seasonal event: Moonlight! From now to February 20th, here is what you can enjoy in this event: [/p][p][/p]

• [p]Fully decorated maps & lobby inspired by Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year[/p]
• [p]Deliver letters to your teammates and earn seasonal tickets[/p]
• [p]Exchange your tickets for exclusive themed cosmetics[/p]

[p][/p][p]Find more details about the event in this dedicated news: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🔧 Bug fixes and general improvements[/h2][p]We’ve also made a number of bug fixes and general improvements to enhance your overall experience. You can find the full list of changes in the detailed patchnote just below 🔽[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Patchnote #71 for Dark Hours (v1.0.24761) - 21/01/2026[/h2][p][/p][h3]Monsters[/h3]

• [p]Monster Door Navigation Fix: Fixed an issue where monsters could sometimes get stuck on certain doors due to navigation problems.
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• [p]Cursed Pharaoh[/p]
  • [p]Cursed KO Rotation Fix: Fixed an issue where a cursed player could keep turning constantly while knocked out. [/p][p][/p]
• [p]Voltaïc Wraith[/p]
  • [p]Easy Mode Phase Fix: Fixed an issue where the Voltaïc Wraith could remain stuck in phase 1 on easy difficulty. [/p]
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• [p]Banshee[/p]
  • [p]Dash Behaviour Fix: Fixed an issue where the Banshee never dashed or dash could be blocked by furnitures. [/p]
  • [p]Infinite Scream Fix: Fixed an issue where the Banshee’s scream could loop infinitely.[/p]

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[/p][h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]Frozen Wall Bounce Fix: Fixed an issue where frozen players standing near walls could unexpectedly bounce off them.
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• [p]Vault Minigame Requirement & Difficulty Fix: Fixed an issue where the vault minigame did not require a Hacking Device and was not properly linked to the mission difficulty.
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• [p]Item Durability Locker Reset Fix: Fixed an issue where placing an item into the van locker could reset its durability.
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• [p]Van Locker Previous Match Cleanup Fix: Fixed an issue where items from a previous match could remain in the host’s van locker and be found again after creating a new lobby.
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• [p]Van Locker Capacity Limit Fix: Fixed an issue where it was possible to store more than 50 items in the van locker, exceeding the intended capacity limit.
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• [p]Door Locked Indicator Light Fix: Fixed an issue where the lock indicator light on doors did not correctly reflect when a door was locked.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Backpack Value History Fix: Fixed an issue where the value of the backpack was not saved correctly in the game history.[/p]

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[/p][h3]UI [/h3]

• [p]Pause Menu Double Escape Fix: Fixed an issue where players had to press Escape twice to open the pause menu after having opened it once.[/p]

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[/p][h3]Moonlight Seasonal Event[/h3]

• [p]Moonlight Letters & Tickets: During the event, players can find letters and place them in their teammates’ backpacks (or in the team bag in solo mode). Delivering these letters awards Moonlight Tickets that can be exchanged in the shop for exclusive cosmetics.
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• [p]Lobby & Environment Decorations: The lobby and all environments have been redecorated with festive Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year decorations for the duration of the event.
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• [p]Moonlight Limited-Time Cosmetics: Limited-time cosmetics themed around Valentine’s Day and Lunar New Year are now available in the shop.
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• [p]Moonlight Fireworks: Fireworks now spawn during the event, adding a playful way to interact with the environment.[/p]

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[/p][h3]Game Modes[/h3]

• [p]Golden Tag:[/p]
  • [p]Waiting Phase Restrictions: Strengthened the restrictions during the Golden Tag waiting phase so players can no longer keep weapons from a previous match and shoot others during that waiting period. [/p]
  • [p]Steal Interaction Fix: Fixed an issue where stealing the Golden Tag by pushing another player no longer worked; it is now possible again.[/p]
  • [p]Golden Effect Fix: Restored the golden visual effect on the Golden Tag carrier.[/p]
  • [p]Carrier Name Display Fix: Fixed an issue where the Golden Tag carrier’s name was not correctly displayed at the top of the screen for other players.[/p]
  • [p]Objective Text Fix: Fixed an issue where the “Catch the player…” objective text could remain visible for the Golden Tag carrier instead of only appearing for other players.[/p]

[p]Hello everyone,[/p][p][/p][p]First of all, happy new year to you all ✨ The entire Piece of Cake studios dev team sends you their best wishes for 2026. May your heists be filled with success and unforgettable moments![/p][p][/p][p]Now, onto the main topic of this announcement: the Winter Hacking seasonal event has finally come to an end. You may have noticed that the event stuck around a little longer than planned, consider it a small bonus 😉 I hope you enjoyed the extra time to unlock all the cosmetics![/p][p][/p][p]And I want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to all of you who took part in it![/p][p][/p][p]From the festive decorations to the exclusive cosmetics, it was a pleasure to see so many of you jumping into the event and enjoying the holiday atmosphere in Dark Hours. We hope you had fun celebrating the season with your crew![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The team is already back at work on future updates and improvements, and I can’t wait to share what’s coming in the next seasonal event 💖🏮[/p][p][/p][p]Once again, thank you for playing, for your support, and for being part of this community! [/p][p][/p][p]See ya! [/p][p]Raven[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]🔔 Don’t want to miss the latest news about Dark Hours? Follow us:[/p][p] Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram [/p][p]Or contact us at [email protected][/p]