Dark Hours News

Hey everyone,

Last Friday, we announced the launch of the Community Discount Robbery. Just 3 days later, I can tell you that you've already hit the first milestone, what a blast!

You’ve successfully unlocked a 10% discount for the Early Access release of Dark Hours by reaching the first milestone of 220,000 wishlists! Good job, robbers!👏


But the heist night isn't over yet! Now it's up to you to unlock the next milestone! Tell your friends, your family, everyone—spread the word to the world?!



Wishlist Milestones and associated Discounts :

• Milestone 1: 220.000 wishlists -> 10% discount
• Milestone 2: 250 000 wishlists -> 11% discount
  
• Milestone 3: 300 000 wishlists -> 12% discount
  
• Milestone 4: 375 000 wishlists -> 13% discount
  
• Milestone 5: 500 000 wishlists -> 15% discount
  

[h3]Follow this link to wishlist it![/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2208570/Dark_Hours/



As good news never comes alone, here's a new video giving you a closer look at one of the upcoming monsters! Feel free to let us know what you think!

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

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Wishing a great day to you all!

Raven

Hey everyone!

Yesterday, we announced that Dark Hours will be released on October 24th, 2024. To keep the good news coming, we're excited to share an update on the demo!

This update add 5 new missions objectives, the brand new full heist night game loop, giving you an overview at some of the content that will be available at the Early Access launch.
We also have focus this update on fixing bugs, and add new gameplay features.

Feel free to share your feedback on the Steam forums. There's also a Discord server available if you're looking to connect with other players or want to report any feedback, bugs, or suggestions! We hope you will enjoy this update!

[h2]This update focuses on:[/h2]

• 🎯Add new heist objectives
  
• 🎁New gameplay items & in-game elements
  
• 🐛 Fixed bugs
  
• 💻 UI Improvement
  
• 🎨Color customization
  
• 🌎New languages (Indonesian / Thai / Ukrainian / Italian / Portuguese (EU) / Spanish (LATAM)
  

You can find the full patchnote below this news or on the Steam forum.


[h2]Wishlist Dark Hours[/h2]

Don't forget to wishlist Dark Hours to stay updated on all the latest news!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2208570/Dark_Hours/

[h2]Contact us:[/h2]
We're also active on various social media platforms, so don't hesitate to follow and talk to us! 👻

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[h2] Patch note #10 for Dark Hours Demo (v0.5.12281D) - 11/10/2024 [/h2]
[h3]Gameplay:[/h3]

• New: You can get a preview of what is the 'heist night', the game loop for chaining different missions consecutively.
  
• New: You can now select your contract from different mission
  
• New: We have added 2 objectives types, "Find and steal" & "Destroy the evidences", to the existing "Steal the vault"
  
• New: We have added 5 new missions and their objects to steal
  
• New: New playable items: some items are a preview of what could be useful for the next monsters of the Early Access
  
• New: One new cryogenic trap in the level, that can replace the previous gaz trap.
  
• New: You can push your friend when he is frozen. (Small tip: The hairdryer should keep your friends warm)
  
• New: A frozen player can break if hit too many times the walls: be careful to not break your friend!
  
• New: Customization is coming! You'll be able to change the colors of your thieves and see what customizations will be unlockable in Early Access.
  
• Change: The camera transitions from TPS to FPS should be smoother.
  
• Change: You can now trigger push buttons by shooting tranquilizer darts
  
• Fix: A fixed physics bug could occur, trapping players in walls or the floor.
  
• Fix: Dropping the crown in the van is no longer considered as not having the crown in the objectives.
  
• Fix: Players would sometimes get stuck in a ragdoll position after a KO; this is no longer the case.
  
• Fix: When holding a gate and another player presses the button to raise the door, is no longer killing the player holding the door.
  
• Fix: The grabbing of key items, especially the exit key, was difficult, so we made them easier to grab.
  
• Fix: Fixed post-process effect for the push action.
  
• Fix: Fixed flash post-process effect.
  
• Fix: The ability to trigger the hacking device minigame alone while playing in multiplayer.
  
• Fix: The arrows minigame UI would sometimes remain displayed while no more in the minigame action.
  
• Fix: Flipping the cutout right before the “cut the power” event occurs will no more cancel the event.
  

[h3]Monsters:[/h3]

• New: You can now break the “Statue” monster.
  
• Fix: Monsters would sometimes get stuck (especially the statue at the entrance of the doors), which led to players being trapped in the room without being able to do anything.
  

[h3]Interface:[/h3]

• New: An error code is displayed if the lobby is unreachable because of a network error
  
• Change: Removed the blur when inventory is open.
  
• Change: The van cinematic can only be skipped once all players have requested it.
  
• Change: The items have new icons
  
• Fix: The lobby password field is now properly displayed as not modifiable
  

[h3]General[/h3]

• New languages available: Ukrainian, Thai, Indonesian, Italian, LATAM Spanish, and Portuguese (Portugal)
  

[h3]Known bugs[/h3]

• Early players reports of objectives not always updated even when the objective items are put in the teambag
  
• Some physics bugs can still occur
  
• Some physics objects need to be tweaked
  
• Some UI buttons are not clickable if the resolution of the game does not match the desktop resolution
  

Hey everyone!

There are only a few days left until the Early Access release of Dark Hours. To mark the occasion, we thought it would be fun to organize a community challenge (let's call it a robbery), giving you the chance to influence the game's launch promotion! The event starts now and will last until October 23rd!



[h3]How it works?[/h3]

Each time we hit one of the set milestones, the launch week discount increases. So, the more people add Dark Hours to their wishlist, the bigger the discount gets! The discount can go up to 15% if all the milestones are reached!

Wishlist Milestones and associated Discounts :

Milestone 1: 220.000 wishlists -> 10% discount
• Milestone 2: 250 000 wishlists -> 11% discount
  
• Milestone 3: 300 000 wishlists -> 12% discount
  
• Milestone 4: 375 000 wishlists -> 13% discount
  
• Milestone 5: 500 000 wishlists -> 15% discount
  

Last information: currently, we are at 200.000 wishlists.

Now that I’ve explained everything, it’s your turn! How many milestones do you think you can reach?

Spread the word, encourage your friends to add Dark Hours to their wishlist, and don’t forget to do the same! 😉

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2208570/Dark_Hours/

Stay tuned for more news in the coming days! And thank you for your support—it means a lot to us.

As soon as you hit the first milestone, we’ll post an update to let you know! Now it’s up to you to pull off the greatest heist!


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Raven

Greetings everyone!

Set your calendars and get ready for a terrifying heist! We are thrilled to announce that Dark Hours will be entering Early Access on October 24th!

Watch our brand-new release date trailer:

[previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]


[h3]Early Access Launch [/h3]
Mark your calendar for October 24th and team up with your friends if you’ve got what it takes to survive the night! Dark Hours will be launched just in time for Halloween 🎃

Curious about what’s included in this Early Access release? Here’s what you can expect:

• 5 terrifying monsters with their own deadly abilities
  
• Surprising game mechanics and objects to save (or betray) your friends
  
• Procedurally generated maps
  
• Immersive gameplay loop into a terrifying heist night
  
• A variety of heist missions with different challenges
  
• Several unique gameplay features and unlockable items
  
• Customizable items and character looks so you can stand out (or blend in!)
  

[h3]Pricetag[/h3]
We want to make Dark Hours accessible to most players worldwide, that's why we decide that the game will be available at:

• $9.99 USD
  
• €9.99 EUR
  
• $12.99 CAD
  
• $14.50 AUD
  
• £8.50 GBP
  

[h3]Wishlist Dark Hours [/h3]
Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for up to 4 players. Your heist has been disrupted by a supernatural event, and your team of robbers is now trapped with an evil entity. Forget your plan, your mission is to survive. Explore and cooperate to find a way out or hide and wish for daylight.

Dont forget to wishlist the game to be notified upon release!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2208570/Dark_Hours/


[h3]Roadmap [/h3]
During Early Access, Dark Hours will receive regular updates that will bring more content. Take a look at the roadmap below that outlines what’s coming in the next few months.




[h3]Playtest sign-ups[/h3]
Before the release, we plan to organize playtests on Steam, giving you the opportunity to test some of the newest features we are currently working on. Get ready for the sign-up opening, more info will be available in the coming days.


[h3]Thank You for your support![/h3]
I want to end this announcement by thanking you for your amazing support. We couldn't have made it this far without your unwavering feedback and support. We're so excited for the Early Access release, and we can’t wait to embark on this adventure together.

If you have any questions or want to stay up-to-date on all the news and developments, join us on our social media. You can also write us at [email protected]

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Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the release date!

Raven

Hey everyone,

We have some exciting news to share! Dark Hours will be featured in the Indie Horror Showcase — a special event celebrating horror-themed games!

The showcase is hosted by DreadXP in partnership with The MIX, and you can watch the livestream on October 24th at 10 AM (PST).

We're preparing something special for the occasion, and can’t wait to scare you show you what we’ve been working on! 😏



[h3] Friendly Reminder: the Early Access release date reveal is coming soon![/h3]
The Early Access release date reveal is just around the corner—coming very soon on October 9th!

Make sure to wishlist and follow Dark Hours on Steam to be notified!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2208570/Dark_Hours/


[h3]Follow us[/h3]

If you have any questions or want to stay up-to-date on all the news and developments, join us on our social media:

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You can also write us at [email protected]



Have a good day and see you on Wednesday!
Raven