Dark Hours News

[h2]Patchnote #40 for Dark Hours (v0.9.19637) - 20/05/2025[/h2]
[h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• Sprint & Mirror Fix: Fixed a bug that prevented players from sprinting after using the mirror.
  
• Crouch Defrost Fix: It is no longer possible to crouch while defrosting another player.
  

[h3]Monster[/h3]

• Door Navigation Update: Modified the system for how monsters navigate through doors.
  
• Voltaic Wraith Fix: Fixed the orientation of the electric arcs.
  
• Voltaic Wraith Improvement: Upgraded the feedback during its Phase 1.
  

[h3]LD[/h3]

• Vent Entry Improvement: Smoothed out the action of entering a vent to make it more fluid.
  
• Security Camera Fix: Fixed a bug where security cameras could be destroyed from outside a room.
  
• Floor Power Plant Fix: Fixed a bug where the floor in the Core room was too low, causing items to fall through.
  
• Car Parking lot Fix: Fixed a bug where, in very rare cases, a car could spawn through a wall.
  
• Double Door Museum Fix: Fixed a bug where the museum’s double doors opened too far and clipped through the columns.
  
• Hippo Loot Update: This item can now be found in loot safes on the Casino and Power Plant maps.
  
• Museum Light Switch Fix: Fixed a bug where the light switches were not correctly positioned.
  

[h3]General[/h3]

• Performance Issue Fix: Fixed a bug that caused performance issues whenever a player opened a door.
  
• Timer fixes: Fixed various bugs affecting timers at the end of a heist. Players now have 30 seconds on the score screen, followed by 30 seconds to select a contract.
  

[h2]Patchnote #39 for Dark Hours v0.9.19582 - 16/05/2025[/h2]


[h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• Mirror Durability Updated: The mirror's durability bar is now slowly affected when sliding on it.
  
• Set up Explosives Change: It is no longer possible to interact with the pedestal in the vault or the core during the Set Up Explosives contract.
  
• Timers on Boss Fix: Fixed various bugs affecting timers at the end of a heist. Players now have 30 seconds on the score screen, followed by 30 seconds to select a contract.
  

[h3]Monster[/h3]

• Monster Navigation Fix: Improved monster navigation on stairs.
  
• Monster & Doors Fix: Fixed a bug where some monsters could sometimes pass through closed doors when they shouldn't.
  
• Voltaic Wraith Fix: Fixed a bug where the Voltaic Wraith's electric arcs could sometimes pass through walls.
  
• Voltaic Wraith Fix: Fixed the direction of the Voltaic Wraith’s VFX during its first phase.
  
• Trickster Card Fix: Fixed a bug where Trickster cards could spawn in the center of the map.
  
• Trickster Box Fix: Added new spawn constraints for Trickster boxes to prevent them from spawning under desks in the accounting furniture.
  

[h3]LD[/h3]

• Rain Sound Fix: Fixed a bug affecting the sound of the rain.
  
• Vault Door Occlusion Fix: Fixed a bug where the vault door could temporarily disappear depending on the viewing angle.
  
• Kitchen & Tag Fix: Fixed a bug where it was not possible to tag the floor in the kitchen.
  

[h3]Known bugs:[/h3]

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

Hey everyone,

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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.