Dark Hours News

Hey everyone,

Great news: heist time just got cheaper! For the next two weeks, you can grab Dark Hours at 20% off! Now is the perfect occasion to discover the game if you haven’t yet — or to come back and enjoy the latest updates.

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



[h2]What is Dark Hours? [/h2]
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, cooperate, and find a way out... before it’s too late.


[h2]Have you seen the newest major update? [/h2]
If you haven’t heard yet, we’ve just released a major update packed with new content:

• A new environment: the Power Plant. Steal your way through the most electrifying heist yet! ⚡
  
• The Voltaic Wraith, a terrifying new monster!
  
• Upgraded map layouts — now with floors and basements, adding even more variety to your heists!
  
• New contract, new gameplay item, and a brand-new minigame to access the Vault!
  
• And more!
  

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👉 Grab Dark Hours now while it’s on sale — and dive into all the new content!


See ya,
Raven

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[h2]Patchnote #38 for Dark Hours v0.9.19544 - 15/05/2025[/h2]

[h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• Slide Fix: When a player lifting a gate is carried away by another player sliding with the mirror, their action is now correctly interrupted.
  

[h3]Monster[/h3]

• Monster Navigation Fix: Adjusted certain environmental props that could block monster movement.
  
• Death Cam Voltaic Wraith New: Added a new death camera sequence when a player is killed by the Voltaic Wraith.
  

[h3]LD[/h3]

• Museum:
  - Mirror Spawnrate Modifier: Increased the spawn rate of mirrors on certain museum maps.
  - Massive Statues Fix: Fixed a bug where multiple massive statues could spawn in museum hallways.
  
• PowerPlant:
  - Lever Screen Fix: Fixed a bug where screens linked to levers in Powerplant environments had incorrect materials.
  - Lights PowerPlant Fix: Fixed a bug where not all lights would turn off properly when the power was cut.
  
• All maps:
  - Notebook Lootsafes Fix: Fixed a bug where notebooks could be contained in and stand out from lootsafes.
  - Stool Fix: Changed a static stool to a movable one.
  - Loot Variety Improvement: Improved loot variety in control rooms.
  - Laser Fix: Adjusted laser spawn points that could generate under vents, making them invisible to players.
  - Director Office Desk Fix: Fixed a bug where some director offices had no desk.
  

[h3]UI[/h3]

• Timer Fix: Fixed a bug where the "Set up Explosives" contract timer would appear in the lobby.
  
• Inventory Fix: Removed $ and Kg symbols when the player has no items in their inventory.
  

[h3]Known bugs:[/h3]

• Some performance issues are under investigation and will be fixed shortly
  

[h3]Hello everyone[/h3]

[h3]The Dark Hours, "Watt the Hell!" Update is now LIVE![/h3]
Find the full patchnote at the bottom of this news

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[h3]⚡ New Monster: the Voltaic Wraith[/h3]
Give a thunderous round of applause for the Voltaic Wraith, one of the deadliest and most menacing creatures ever seen in Dark Hours. Watch out, or you might become a danger to your allies.



[h3]☢️ New Environment: the Power Plant[/h3]
One of our sources says this power plant is a great place for a heist! It should be empty... seems like the perfect plan! What could possibly go wrong?

Get ready to pull off your heists in this all-new Dark Hours environment!



[h3]🏠 Upgraded map layouts: Floors and basement[/h3]
Watch your step on the stairs!

You asked for it — multi-floor maps have arrived in Dark Hours! Map layouts can now include a basement or an upper floor.



[h3]💣New contract objective[/h3]
The boss says it’s time to level up your criminal skills! Your new job? Plant explosives. As long as the money’s good, who’s complaining?

Try out this brand-new in-game contract and make things go boom!

[h3]🛷 New gameplay Item: the mirror[/h3]
Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all? Alright, it’s not magical — but it’s definitely powerful!

Check out this brand-new gameplay item to protect yourself or move around — whether you're alone or with a partner!



[h3]💨 New Core Minigame[/h3]
There’s only one way to reach the Core — and this new minigame controls it. But once it's started, there's no turning back.

Don’t forget — we’re burglars here, and we don’t shy away from danger!



[h3]🎭Nuclear Power Plant Customization[/h3]
Stay undercover with the right gear: toolbag in hand, goggles on your face, and eyes on the objective.

This update introduces 4 new customization items:

• A stylish team bag
  
• 2 sets of protective goggles
  
• A gas mask
  

[h3]🔨Bug fix & improvements[/h3]
As with every update, we’ve taken the opportunity to fix bugs you’ve reported. Scroll down for the full patch notes!


[h3]To play, it's here ⏬[/h3]
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2208570/Dark_Hours/

We truly hope you’ll have as much fun with this new update as we had developing it! We can’t wait to read and see all your feedback!


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[h2]Patchnote #37 for Dark Hours Major Update - 14/05/2025[/h2]

[h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• Contract New: Added a new contract type: Set up explosives.
  
• The Mirror New: Added a new in-game item.
  
• Power Needed Computer New: Some computers controlling cameras now require power to function.
  
• Dead Player Position Fix: Fixed a bug preventing revives due to inconsistent dead player positions across clients.
  
• Dart Gun Fix: Fixed a bug where the Dart Gun's effect was not fully applied.
  
• Switch Power Fix: Fixed a bug where the switch had to be pressed twice to activate.

[h3]Monster[/h3]

• The Voltaic Wraith New: Added a new monster: The Voltaic Wraith

[h3]LD[/h3]

• Power Plant New: New environment available
  
• Layouts Map Upgraded: Added floors & basement to old environments.
  

[h3]UI[/h3]

• Objective Desync Fix: Fixed a bug where players had different contracts to complete.
  
• Thief Medal Fix: Fixed a bug where the Thief Medal was awarded to the wrong player.
  
• Heist Night Fix: Fixed a bug causing Heist Night to end earlier than expected.
  

[h3]General[/h3]

• Customization New: Added new customization items.
  

[h3]Hello![/h3]

This playtest of the upcoming major update content is now over! A huge thank you to all the participants for joining us and taking the time to provide us with constructive feedback. This will help us improve the final details before the official release of the major update!

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

Speaking of that, I'd like to take this opportunity to let you know that the major update will be going live very very soon.



Thank you all for being more and more in the community, for sharing your feedback, and for letting us be part of the memorable moments you experience in Dark Hours! It's truly a pleasure! If you'd like to chat with us more directly, feel free to join us on Discord!


See you very soon,
Raven

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[h3]Hellooo everyone![/h3]

We had originally planned to close the playtest today, but we thought — why not keep it open until Wednesday at 12 AM PST? And since we’re extending it, we also took the opportunity to push an update to fix some of the most noticeable issues!

So, you now have one more day to try out the brand-new monster and the new environment from the upcoming Major Update of Dark Hours:

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



We’d love to hear what you think about the new content.
Whether it’s bug reports, things that feel unclear, stuff you really liked — or didn’t — don’t hesitate to share anything that comes to mind. Every bit of feedback helps!
You can send us your thoughts directly on the Steam Forums, under the dedicated playtest section, or on our Discord!


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See you!

Raven