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Cruise into Madness Palytest Extended until tomorrow

[p]Hello everyone, [/p][p][/p][p]We had initially planned to end the playtest yesterday, but following all of your feedback, we’ve decided to extend it until tomorrow in order to gather as much feedback as possible. [/p][p]More than just extending it, we’ve also fixed most of the issues you reported—especially the performance problems some of you experienced when facing the Driftborn! [/p][p][/p][p]
[/p][p]Please don’t hesitate to share your feedback with us, whether it’s about performance, or your thoughts on the new content included in this playtest (Driftborn, Cruise Ship & Nightmare Difficulty). Your participation and feedback help us a lot! We are available to chat with you both on the Steam forums and on our Discord server.[/p][p][/p][p]

🔔 Don’t want to miss the latest about Dark Hours? Follow us:[/p][p]Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram [/p][p]Or contact us at [email protected][/p][p]
Raven[/p]

Play Dark Hours at Gamescom!

[h3]We’re heading to Gamescom in Cologne, Germany![/h3][p][/p][p]If you’re attending the event, don’t miss the chance to play Dark Hours on-site from August 20–24. Stop by, say hi, and team up with friends (or strangers…) for a terrifying co-op heist at our booth.[/p][p][/p][p]📍 You’ll find us in Hall 10.2, Home of Indies Booth in the Indie Area.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]We can’t wait to see you there! [/p][p]Raven[/p]

🛳️ The Cruise Sets Sail – Dark Hours Playtest is now OPEN! 🐙

[p]Hello burglars,[/p][p][/p][p]The wait is over — the playtest for Dark Hours: Cruise into Madness is now open![/p][p]
It’s time to board the haunted cruise ship, explore its cursed halls, and survive the abomination that’s been waiting in the dark...[/p]
  • [p]Discover our brand-new map: a cruise ship turned into nightmare,[/p]
  • [p]Encounter a new monster: the Driftborn. [/p]
  • [p]Test your skills in the highest difficulty: the Nightmare Mode.[/p]
[p][/p][p]🕒 Playtest Duration: From now until Monday[/p][p]You've got the whole weekend to dive in, explore, and send us your feedback.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]⚓ How to Join the Playtest[/h3]
  1. [p]Head over to the Dark Hours Steam page[/p]
  2. [p]Click the button on the playtest banner to request access[/p]
  3. [p]Download and start playing once Steam grants you access (which should be immediate!)[/p]
[p]You don't need to own the game to join the playtest — everyone’s welcome aboard![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]📣 We'd love to hear from you![/h3][p]Your feedback means everything to us, whether you're reporting bug reports, crash issues, or your thoughts on the new content! Feel free to share your feedback on our Discord or directly on the Steam forums. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]See you on deck! [/p][p]Raven[/p][p][/p][p]🔔 Don’t want to miss the latest about Dark Hours? Follow us: [/p][p] Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram [/p][p]Or contact us at [email protected][/p]

Summer Customizations — Only One Week Left!

[p]Hey everyone, [/p][p][/p][p]In case you didn’t know, summer-themed customizations are still available in Dark Hours! But hurry — we’re dropping this announcement to let you know that you have only one week left, until August 20th, to grab them. After that, they’ll be gone until next year![/p][p][/p][p]Get them now before it’s too late![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Good luck on your heists! [/p][p]Raven [/p][p][/p][p]🔔 Don’t want to miss the latest about Dark Hours? Follow us: \[/p][/p][p] Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram [/p][p]Or contact us at [email protected][/p]

Sign Up Now for the Next Major Update Playtest – Opens This Friday!

[h3]Hello burglars![/h3][p][/p][p]We hope you're enjoying your summer — maybe even taking some time off, soaking up the sun... or relaxing somewhere peaceful?[/p][p][/p][p]Well, it’s time to get back to work — because this weekend, we’re kicking off a brand-new playtest to give you an exclusive first look at the next major update of Dark Hours: Cruise into Madness. And it just so happens to take place in the perfect summer setting: a haunted cruise ship 🚢[/p][p][/p][p]Ready to explore this new environment and come face-to-face with the new monster lurking onboard?[/p][p]Sign up now to be notified as soon as the playtest opens — and keep your eyes peeled for a few extra surprises. Maybe even a chance to test the new Nightmare Mode? Just saying...[/p][p][/p][p]🗓️ The playtest will run from Friday through Monday.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]I want to join, how can I sign up?[/h2][p]It’s super easy: [/p][p]Head over to Dark Hours Steam page. If you haven’t already signed up for a previous playtest, just click on Request Access to join. Once that’s done, you’ll be added to the list of players eligible to participate. You’ll be able to download the playtest as soon as access opens this Friday! [/p][p][/p][p]Don’t own Dark Hours? No worries — you can still take part! [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]We’ll also be posting an announcement on Friday to mark the official launch of the playtest. We’re excited to hear your feedback — and to see how long you’ll survive aboard the ship.[/p][p][/p][p]See you on board! [/p][p]Raven[/p][p][/p][p]🔔 Don’t want to miss the latest about Dark Hours? Follow us: [/p][p] Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram
Or contact us at [email protected][/p]