Dark Hours News

[h2]Patchnote #49 for Dark Hours (v0.10.21286) - 22/08/2025[/h2]
[h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• Score Screen Fix: First Score Screen now correctly updates and no longer always shows the Success/Failed status and score from the first game played.
  
• Score Screen Synchronization Fix: Fixed a bug where the statistics shown to clients did not match those of the host.
  
• Extinguisher & Laser Fix: The extinguisher can now reveal all types of lasers.
  
• Explosives Objective Modified: In solo mode, increased the time to allow planting all bombs.
  
• Kitchen Sink Fix: The kitchen sink can now correctly fill the water gun and balloons.
  
• Flashlight Modified: Adjusted the flashlight’s attenuation.
  
• Laser Vault Cruiseship: Fixed a bug where all the lasers in the vault were not deactivated once it was completed."
  

[h3]LD[/h3]

• Detention Room Casino Fix: Fixed a bug where lights would not spawn in this casino room.
  
• Restaurant Cruise Ship Fix: Fixed a bug where too many lights were spawning in the restaurant.
  
• Cabin & Captain Quarters Layout Modified: Updated the layout of these two rooms to prevent any monster navigation issues.
  
• Museum Stairs Colliders Fix: Fixed the stair colliders in the museum that allowed walking in the air along the wall.
  
• Casino Double Door Lightswitch Fix: Adjusted the position to prevent the switch from being inside the wall.
  
• Museum Cartographer's Fix:Fixed pillar clipping through curtains in Museum Cartographer's lounge
  
• Maintenance Lights Fix: Fixed missing lights in the maintenance areas.
  

[h3]General[/h3]

• Rejoin Feature Fix: Fixed a bug where a rejoining player was considered solo, allowing them to perform hacking alone.
  
• Rejoin Feature Fix: Fixed a bug where the timer during bomb planting contracts was incorrect.
  
• Rejoin Feature Fix: Fixed a bug where bomb placement locations were incorrect.
  
• Taser FX Fix: Fixed a bug where the electrocution FX remained on the tased player.
  
• Perfume Outline Fix: Fixed the outline of the perfume being visible only on the cap.
  
• Rain Block Fix: Fixed a bug where it rained inside the cruise ship decks when it shouldn’t.
  
• Rain VFX Modified: Improved the rain VFX for better performance.
  

[h3]Known Bugs:[/h3]

• Performance issues in Cruise Ships are still under investigation and will be normally mostly solved on monday
  
• Rejoin feature has still few glitches, for instance with the timer of explosive missions after disconnection/rejoin
  

[p]Hello everyone! Dark Hours has been in Early Access since October 24, 2024. Since then, we’ve already released 5 major updates – the latest one, Cruise Into Madness, went live just yesterday! [/p][p][/p][p]Today, we’re thrilled to share some big news with you: we’re planning to launch version 1.0 of Dark Hours this Fall 2025!

For the occasion, we’ve prepared a brand-new announcement trailer highlighting the PvP mode planned for v1.0. [/p][p]We hope you’ll enjoy it! Feel free to let us know what you think! [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]
We don’t have a specific release date to share just yet, but as soon as we do, you’ll be the first to know.

We hope you’ll enjoy it and that you’re just as excited as we are!

See you soon!
Raven




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[h2]Patchnote #48 for Dark Hours (v0.10.21225) - 21/08/2025[/h2][h3]Monster[/h3]

• [p]Driftborn Salt Shaker Fix: Fixed a bug where the Driftborn was not properly affected when a player threw a salt shaker.
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• [p]Crossdoor Monster Fix: Fixed a bug causing performance drops when monsters tried to pass through a door.
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[h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• [p]Minigame vault Cruise ship Modifie: Multiplayer laser visuals have been improved for better clarity. [/p]
• [p]Display Case Fix: Fixed a bug where it was possible to steal items without breaking the glass.
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• [p]Extinguisher & Laser NEW: Using a fire extinguisher on lasers now makes them temporarily visible.
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[h3]LD[/h3]

• [p]Cruise Ship Loot Rate Adjusted: Increased the drop rate of recoverable items.
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• [p]Cruise Ship Fix: Fixed an issue on seed -345987612 where part of the map was not generated.
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[h3]General[/h3]

• [p]Van Cinematic Fix: The intro now displays the host’s van.
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• [p]Rejoin Fix: Fixed a bug where a KO’d player’s body was destroyed if they left the game at the same time.
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• [p]Cruise Ship Teambag Fix: The Teambag associated with the Cruise Ship environment is now correctly available in the customization shop.
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• [p]Boss Dialog Fix: Fixed a bug where cashing out at the end of a heist was impossible on timeout.
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• [p]Salt Shaker Outline Fix: The salt shaker outline now matches its model.
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[p]Hello burglars,[/p][p][/p][p]There’s no better time to jump aboard: our newest update, Cruise into Madness, is now live — and to celebrate, Dark Hours is 25% off for a limited time! 🛒[/p][p][/p][p]From August 20 to September 3, you can grab the game at a discounted price and start your terrifying heist night.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Cruise into Madness - Major Update Now Available![/h2][p]If you haven’t heard yet, we’ve just released a major update packed with new content:[/p]

• [p]🐙 New monster: The Driftborn[/p]
• [p]🚢 New environment: The Cruise ship[/p]
• [p]☠️ Nightmare Mode: Multiple monsters, no mercy[/p]
• [p]And more! [/p]

[p][/p][p]Find more info about the update here: [/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2208570/view/498328557405079851[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What’s Dark Hours?[/h2][p]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! [/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]Whether you're planning your first heist or coming back for more chaos, now’s the perfect moment to hop on board.[/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][h3]Dark Hours: Cruise into Madness, is officially available![/h3][p][/p][p]Step aboard the haunted cruise ship, face the terrifying Driftborn, push your limits with the brand-new Nightmare Difficulty and more! [/p][p]💡 Find the full patchnote at the bottom of this news[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🚢 Explore the Haunted Cruise Ship[/h3][p]Welcome aboard: stroll through tight corridors, relax on the main deck, take a nap in the captain’s quarters or check out the engine room. This cruise is one you won’t forget… if you make it out.[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h3]🐙 Meet the Driftborn — Your New Worst Nightmare[/h3][p]Something ancient has awakened aboard the cruise ship... A terrifying tentacled beast lurking in the shadows — and it’s not happy you’re here. Do you think you can survive it?[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]💀 Nightmare Difficulty — The Challenge You’ve Been Waiting For[/h3][p]Our most demanding difficulty is finally here! Face multiple monsters at once and test your teamwork and survival skills like never before. Good luck — you’re going to need it.[/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🎒 New Themed Customization — Cruise & Sea Style[/h3][p]Show off your style with fresh cruise-inspired items. The octopus backpack is already stealing the show. [/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h3]🚐 Customize Your Van![/h3][p]Your getaway vehicle just got a makeover! Change colors or completely transform the look of your van — who’s ready for a heist night in an ice cream truck?[/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][h3]🔄 Rejoin Feature — Stay in the Action[/h3][p]Got disconnected during your heist? Not a problem anymore! You can now rejoin ongoing games and jump straight back into the chaos.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🕹️ New Vault Minigame — Cooperation Required[/h3][p]New environment, new minigame! Get ready to work together and disable tricky new laser traps to crack open the vault. Teamwork has never been so crucial.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🔨Bug fix & improvements[/h3][p]As with every update, we’ve taken the opportunity to fix bugs you’ve reported. Scroll down for the full patchnote.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Ready to dive in?[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]We can’t wait to hear what you think! Feel free to share your feedbacks on on our Discord or directly on the Steam forums. [/p][p][/p][p]See you on board! [/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][/p][p][/p]

[h2]Patchnote #47 for Dark Hours Major Update - 20/08/25[/h2]
[h3]New[/h3]

• Game history New: Added a game history tab to let you view details about your previous matches.
  
• The cruise ship New: Discover the new environment, the Cruise Ship.
  
• Driftborn New: Introducing to the new monster, the Driftborn
  
• Custo Van New: Exterior van customization is now available.
  
• Character Custo New : You can now customize your character with Cruise & Sea-themed items.
  
• Nightmare Difficulty New: You can now play against 2 monsters at the same time!
  
• Rejoin Feature New: You can now rejoin your multiplayer game if you get disconnected!
  

[h3]Monster[/h3]

• Monster Movement Fix: Fixed multiple bugs affecting monster movement.
  
• Blind Ghoul Sound Fix: Fixed those rare moments when the Blind Ghoul thought it heard things that weren’t there.
  
• Banshee Teleportation Fix: Fixed a bug where the Banshee would suddenly teleport mid-wander.
  
• Trickster look at Fix: Fixed a bug where the Trickster would not look at the correct player when catching someone to make them dance.
  
• Monster Optimization: Improved performance related to monsters.
  
• Monster clipping through vault wall Fix: Fixed a bug where monsters could spawn stuck inside a wall in the PowerPlant vault.
  

[h3]Gameplay[/h3]

• Mirror Interact Modifie: It is no longer possible to place mirrors back on the walls they were taken from.
  
• Large objects Modifie: Large objects no longer pass in front of the player’s camera while running.
  
• Interact sink Fix: Fixed a bug where it was impossible to interact with a sink without holding an item.
  
• Flashlight Modifie: Modified the flashlight's light emission.
  

[h3]LD[/h3]

• Extinguisher Fix: Fixed an issue with the extinguisher handle not being visible.
  
• Defibrillator stand Fix: Fixed the defibrillator charge bar not showing while the defibrillator was charging.
  

[h3]Sound[/h3]

• Machine Coffee SFX Fix: The coffee machine sound is now properly recognized by the Blind Ghoul.
  

[h3]General[/h3]

• Outline system New: Outline System Update: New outline system that makes interactable objects easier to spot.
  
• Floating items in Lobby Fix: Fixed a bug causing objects to appear floating in the air when a player joins a lobby.
  
• Flashlight on spectator cam Modifie: Added a light to improve visibility for spectators.
  
• Difficulty mode feedback New: Added a color associated with each difficulty level in the difficulty selection menu.
  
• Lab Display VFX Fix: Added a VFX when a player breaks the glass of a lab display in the PowerPlant.
  

[h3]Known bug[/h3]
Performance issue Driftborn: We are aware of and actively working to resolve a bug that affects performance when playing against the Driftborn and the Cruise Ship.