Dark Hours News

[p]Hello everyone, [/p][p][/p][p]Today, we are thrilled to announce the wait is over: Dark Hours 1.0 is finally out! Gear up, gather your crew, and let the horrific heist night begin.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]💀 What's Dark Hours? [/h2][p]Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for up to 4 players. [/p][p]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. [/p][p][/p][p]🎬 Watch the Cinematic Launch Trailer to get a glimpse of what awaits you.[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🔦 What's Available in Version 1.0[/h2]

• [p]8 monsters with their exclusive abilities and weaknesses[/p]
• [p]50+ heist items: from classic heist kits and hacking tools to remote-control devices, EMP, Holy & Ice grenades, flare guns, entity scanners, GPS trackers, instant cameras, and more[/p]
• [p]60 maps across 5 environments: Auction Houses, Casinos, Museums, Nuclear Power Plants and Cruise ships[/p]
• [p]12+ mission objectives to plan your heists around[/p]
• [p]3 mafia factions to build your reputation across and unlock exclusive items and customizations[/p]
• [p]4 difficulty levels, including the Nightmare mode.[/p]
• [p]100+ customization items[/p]
• [p]Various deadly puzzles, traps & minigames[/p]
• [p]PvPvE mode where 2 teams of robbers compete against each other[/p]
• [p]3 fun extra game modes: Golden Rabbit, Curling & Red Light Green Light[/p]
• [p]Crossplay and friends online system[/p]

[p]You can find the complete patchnote at the end of this news.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]❤️Thank You for your support![/h2][p]This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without you. Your feedback, passion, and support through Early Access kept us going, and we can’t thank you enough.[/p][p]From everyone on the Dark Hours team: thank you for being part of this adventure.[/p][p][/p][p]Now go… your next heist is waiting. [/p][p][/p][p]Have fun burglars! [/p][p]Raven[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]🔔 Stay updated on all things Dark Hours:[/p][p]Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram [/p][p]Or contact us at [email protected][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]NEW[/h2]

• [p]Microphone System NEW: Implemented a new microphone system allowing players to select their input device directly in-game and improve sound management.[/p]

• [p]All Monsters Interact NEW: Added numerous new interactions with gameplay items Certain monsters now react to cold, bright flashes, and objects thrown at them.[/p]
• [p]Trickster Animation NEW: Added new animations based on interactions.[/p]
• [p]Cursed Pharaoh Animation NEW: Added new animations based on interactions.[/p]
• [p]Banshee VFX NEW: Added an area-of-effect around her that freezes nearby surfaces.[/p]
• [p]Hidebehind AoE VFX NEW: Added an area-of-effect on surrounding surfaces.[/p]
• [p]NEW Gameplay Items: Almost 40 new items are now available for players to use.[/p]
  • [p]Various grenades, such as the Ice Grenade[/p]
  • [p]New hacking devices, including one with monster detection[/p]
  • [p]Different walkie-talkies, like the GPS Walkie-Talkie [/p]
  • [p]Unique items such as a teleporter, a plunger, and many more![/p]
• [p]Mafia Reputation NEW:[/p]
  • [p]Contract: Contracts are now affiliated with three different mafia factions, allowing you to improve your reputation with each of them.[/p]
  • [p]Mafia Reward: Build reputation with each mafia by completing their contracts, unlocking new gameplay items and cosmetic customizations.[/p]
• [p]PvP Training NEW: Face off against a second team of burglars in 2v2 matches.[/p]
• [p]Heist Night Timed REWORK: Now complete as many heists as possible within one hour![/p]
• [p]Timed Lightswitch NEW: Added timed light switches.[/p]
• [p]Guitar Cruise Ship NEW: Added a guitar interaction on the Cruise Ship.[/p]
• [p]Mirror Interact NEW: Mirrors can now be broken by throwing objects at them.[/p]
• [p]Wall Lamp Interact NEW: Wall lamps can now be destroyed with a crowbar or by throwing objects hard enough.[/p]
• [p]Bottle Throw NEW: You can now shatter bottles by throwing them.[/p]
• [p]Return from the van NEW: Players can now return to the heist after leaving through the exit door.[/p]
• [p]Van Terminal Timer NEW: Added a timer on the terminal before a departure.[/p]
• [p]Crowbar system NEW: hit direction now depends on player camera rotation (you can now hit below you when looking down).[/p]
• [p]Charged Hit System NEW: Holding the attack button with the crowbar (and similar items) now charges a powerful hit.[/p]
• [p]PvP Training NEW: Face off against a second team of burglars in 2v2 matches.[/p]
• [p]Rarity Contracts NEW: Added a rarity system for contracts.[/p]
• [p]Rain Ambience Lobby NEW: Added a rain ambience sound to the lobby.
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[h2]Bug Fix & improvement[/h2][h3]Monster[/h3]

• [p]Trickster demon's Laugh Fix: The Trickster Demon’s laugh sound now stops correctly when the ability ends.[/p]
• [p]Electric VFX Fix: Fixed a bug where the electric VFX from the Voltaic Wraith would never disappear.[/p]
• [p]Blind ghoul Fix: Fixed several bugs affecting its hearing behavior.[/p]
• [p]Driftborn Invisibility Fix: Fixed Driftborn invisibility being inconsistent.
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[h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]Flashlight Updated: Adjusted flashlight lighting for improved visuals.[/p]
• [p]Explosive Objective Nightmare Mode MOD: The bomb setup minigame has been slightly simplified in Nightmare Mode.[/p]
• [p]Personal Locker MOD: The personal locker can now hold up to 30 items.[/p]
• [p]Multiple Adrenaline Fix: Fixed a bug where players would instantly fall KO again after being revived under multiple adrenaline effects.[/p]
• [p]Taser Desync Fix: Fixed a bug causing desynchronization issues with the taser.
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[h3]LD[/h3]

• [p]Loot Safe Update: Loot safes can now spawn in rooms other than the control room.[/p]
• [p]Cruise Ship Fix:[/p]
  • [p]Staff Bathroom Toilets MOD: Collider improvements for better interaction.[/p]
  • [p]Hacking Doors Fix: Hacking doors now correctly function as interactive objects. [/p]
  • [p]Corridor Colliders Fix: Enlarged corridor colliders to allow proper mirror interactions.[/p]
  • [p]Wall Door Fix: Fixed a wall door that was affecting monster navigation.[/p]
• [p]Museum Mammoth Cranium Fix: Fixed Mammoth Cranium collision preset to ignore monsters.[/p]
• [p]Power Plant Phone Fix: Fixed missing phone mesh in the Power Plant control board. [/p]

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

• [p]Lobby Shop Rework: The lobby shop has been updated with new items and a functional shopping cart.[/p]
• [p]Contract Selection Rework: Redesigned contract selection with updated visuals and improved gameplay flow.[/p]
• [p]Objective In-Game Update: Updated the in-game objective display.
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[h3]Audio[/h3]

• [p]Rolling Items Fix: Fixed a bug where rolling item sounds would not stop correctly.[/p]
• [p]Chicken Sound Fix: Fixed an issue where the chicken sound was too quiet or not audible to monsters when used nearby.[/p]
• [p]Sound Physic Items NEW: Physical items now make sounds when moved.
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[h3]General[/h3]

• [p]Fog & Post-Process Adjustments: Visual balancing to improve the overall game atmosphere.[/p]
• [p]Photo Mod Fix: Photo mode menu now hides correctly UI in the lobby.[/p]
• [p]Personal Locker in Lobby Mod: Players can now access their personal locker directly in the lobby.
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[p]Hey everyone,[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve just opened a surprise playtest for Dark Hours! 👀 [/p][p]It’s the final stretch before the 1.0 release next week, and we’d love your help to polish everything before the big day. [/p][p][/p][p]📅 The playtest is live right now and will run through the weekend. We’ll most likely close it on Monday morning (Paris time).[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Before diving into the details of what awaits you in this playtest, I wanted to share a bit about how we approached version 1.0 in terms of new content. In the past, every major update came with a new monster and a new environment, and while that was always exciting, this time we wanted to take a different path.[/p][p][/p][p]For 1.0, our goal wasn’t to make the game bigger, but to make it deeper. That’s why we decided to focus on improving what we already have, with new monster and environment interactions, an improved gameloop, upgraded maps, more useful/fun/chaotic/crazy heist items, a brand-new reputation system and more. We honestly can’t wait to hear what you think about all of it! [/p][p]Now, let's talk about the new stuff! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]👻 New Monster Counters & Interactions[/h3][p]Some monsters now have new counters! This means certain items just got a whole lot more interesting to use. We’ve also added new interactions into the mix. Jump in and try them out![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🔦 New Environment Interactions[/h3][p]We’ve also introduced new ways to interact with the environment to make the game feel more immersive. Try throwing fragile objects on the ground or smashing windows with items and see what happens![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]💼 Gameloop 2.0 and the New Heist Night[/h3][p]We’ve reworked the overall heist flow: heist nights are now timed, the contract selection screen has been redesigned, rewards are now based on contract rarity, etc. And a new reputation system also ties your actions to the criminal underworld![/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🕴️ Meet the Mafia Bosses[/h3][p]Your choices now earn you reputation with several mafia bosses. Climb their ranks by completing contracts and gain access to exclusive and powerful gear that can completely change the way you approach each new heist. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🔧 New Heist Items[/h3][p]We’ve expanded your toolkit with a ton of new toys to experiment with: remote-control devices, EMPs, Holy & Ice grenades, flare guns, entity scanners, GPS trackers, instant cameras, and even more. Unlock them through the mafia bosses and have fun![/p][p]Important change: Basic items are no longer automatically available in the van at the start of a heist. You’ll need to buy them from the shop before heading out, or scavenge what you can during the mission.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]⚠️ Important note on this playtest: for all our tryhard playtesters out there, I wanted to let you know that all progress made during this playtest (like reputation and mafia boss unlocks) will not carry over to the full release version. Just saying, iin case you were planning to unlock everything before the end of the weekend 😉[/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][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][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]Have fun! [/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]

[p]Hello everyone,[/p][p][/p][p]You’ve been asking for Dark Hours merch for a while now, and even though we’re fully focused on the game’s upcoming launch, we have a little surprise for you: plushies of your favorite monsters are coming! [/p][p][/p][p]We’ve partnered with Makeship to bring two of the most iconic creatures of Dark Hours to life: The Trickster and The Blind Ghoul. Take a look at their design just below. [/p][p][/p][p]But to make these plushies a reality, we need YOU![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]😍 How to bring these plushies to life[/h3][p]If you’ve never joined a Makeship campaign before, here’s how it works:[/p]

• [p]Each plush starts as a petition, a community vote that shows there’s enough demand to make production possible.[/p]
• [p]Over the next 10 days, you can pledge to either (or both!) campaigns by paying $2. [/p]
• [p]If a plush reaches 200 pledges, Makeship will move into full production, and your pledge will become a real, limited-edition collectible shipped right to you![/p]
• [p]Once the plushies enter production, a pre-order campaign will launch about 1–2 months later, and you’ll only pay the remaining $27.99 (+ shipping and tax)[/p]

[p][/p][p]And if the goal isn’t reached, don’t worry! You won’t be charged at all. It’s all or nothing. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]💀 Choose your favorite nightmare[/h3]

• [p]The Trickster: we’ve all faced him, dancing for our lives to his twisted rhythm, daring to open his wicked boxes, and getting caught in his cruel games.[/p]

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• [p]The Blind Ghoul: you’ve heard her before you ever saw her, crawling through the corridors, blades scraping against the floor, hunting anything that dares to make a sound. [/p]

[p][/p][p]You can support one, or both if you dare.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]⚡ Pledge now to make them real[/h3][p]The campaigns run for 10 days only. If the petition goal isn’t reached by the end, we won’t be able to bring the plushies to life. [/p][p][/p][p]So if you, too, dream of owning your very own Dark Hours plushie, now’s the time to pledge![/p][p]👉 Link to The Trickster Campaign[/p][p]👉 Link to The Blind Ghoul Campaign[/p][p][/p][p]And if these campaigns succeed, more Dark Hours monsters might follow...[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Spread the word burglars, and let's reach those pledges! [/p][p]Raven[/p][p][/p][p]🔔 Stay updated on all things Dark Hours:[/p][p] Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram [/p][p]Or contact us at [email protected][/p]

[p]Hello everyone,[/p][p][/p][p]We know many of you have been eagerly waiting for this moment… and we’re thrilled to finally announce the official release date of Dark Hours![/p][p][/p][h3]👉 Dark Hours will be released on October 23, 2025! 👈[/h3][p][/p][p]This is the milestone we’ve been working toward since day one, and we couldn’t be more excited to finally reach the full release — exactly one year after jumping into Early Access with you. Thank you for your support, passion, and feedback — they’ve meant the world to us and helped shape Dark Hours into what it is today. [/p][p][/p][p]We can’t wait for you to discover everything we’ve been cooking up for the 1.0 launch.[/p][p][/p][p]🎬 Watch the Release Date Reveal Trailer![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🔥 What’s waiting for you in Dark Hours 1.0[/h3]

• [p]8 monsters with their exclusive abilities and weaknesses[/p]
• [p]50+ heist items: heist kits, various hacking and remote-control devices, EMP Holy & Ice grenades, flare gun, entities scanners and GPS trackers, instant cameras and more[/p]
• [p]60 maps across 5 environments: Auction Houses, Casinos, Museums, Nuclear Power Plants and Cruise ships[/p]
• [p]12+ mission objectives to plan your heists around[/p]
• [p]3 mafia factions to build your reputation across and unlock exclusive items and customizations[/p]
• [p]4 difficulty levels, including the Nightmare mode.[/p]
• [p]100+ customization items[/p]
• [p]Various deadly puzzles, traps & minigames[/p]
• [p]PvPvE mode where 2 teams of robbers compete against each other[/p]
• [p]3 fun extra game modes: Golden Rabbit, Curling & Red Light Green Light[/p]
• [p]Crossplay and friends online system with Epic Games Store[/p][p][/p]

[p]Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready. The Dark Hours are almost here…[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Haven’t wishlisted Dark Hours yet? Do it now to get notified at launch — and make sure you’re ready when the heist begins 🔽[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]See you on October 23, burglars![/p][p]Raven[/p][p][/p][p]🔔 Stay updated on all things Dark Hours:[/p][p] Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram [/p][p]Or contact us at [email protected][/p][p][/p]

[p]Hey everyone, [/p][p][/p][p]It took me some time to work this out, but the official Dark Hours Steam Guides are back and fully updated! Since the last major update, new maps have been added and the old guides were no longer up to date. That’s now fixed. If you're struggling to find key items, these guides are here to help you out.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Environments covered in the updated guides[/h3]

• [p]Auction House[/p]

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• [p]Museum[/p]

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• [p]Casino[/p]

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• [p]Power Plant[/p]

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• [p]Cruise Ship (the brand-new one!)[/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][h3]How it works[/h3][p]Each guide shows you the locations of all key items for every map seed. Just check your map seed number (visible in the top-right corner of your screen) and look it up in the guide’s index to instantly know where to go.[/p][p][/p][p]⚠️ Reminder: these guides contain full details on all key item locations, which may spoil the exploration experience. If you prefer to discover the locations on your own, consider using them only as a last resort.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]A few notes[/h3]

• [p]Screenshots in the guides are for reference — items may appear elsewhere in the same room (e.g., inside a drawer instead of on a table).[/p]
• [p]If an item is missing even though the guide says it’s there, it might be a bug. Please let us know via:[/p]
  • [p]the Steam forums[/p]
  • [p]email: [email protected][/p]
  • [p]our official Discord server[/p]

[p][/p][p]I hope these updated guides help you out during your next heist — if you need them.[/p][p][/p][p]Good luck burglars! [/p][p]Raven[/p][p][/p][p]🔔 Stay updated on all things Dark Hours:[/p][p] Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram [/p]