Dark Hours News

[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

Hey everyone,

We're thrilled to announce that we're starting a playtest session right now, running until Monday!
Take part in this playtest to discover the latest electrifying monster coming in the next update! You'll also get the chance to pull off your first heists in the brand-new map: the Nuclear Power Plant.

Feel free to share with us all your feedback and thoughts about this new content!



[h3]I want to participate, how can I join?[/h3]
Simply head over to the Steam page for Dark Hours, where you'll find a button to join the playtest. Click it, and you’ll be able to download the playtest version.

This playtest session is free and open to everyone! Joins us

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


[h3]We'd love to hear from you![/h3]
Your feedback is really important to us, whether you're reporting bugs, crashes, or simply sharing your thoughts on the new features! Feel free to share your feedback on our Discord or directly on the Steam forums.

We wish you all a great session, and we can’t wait to read all your feedback!

Have fun,
Raven


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[h3]Hello everyone!![/h3]

We're excited to announce that sign-ups are now open for our upcoming playtest, which will allow you to get an exclusive first look at the content of the next major update, happening this weekend from May 9 to May 12!

During this playtest, you'll get to go up against our next monster. You'll also have the chance to explore our all-new environment — the Power plant. But that's not all... we’ve got a few more surprises waiting for you. We’ll let you discover those for yourself! 😉



[h2]I want to join, how can I sign up?[/h2]

It’s super simple: 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!

Don’t own Dark Hours? No worries — you can still take part!

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

We’ll also be posting an announcement on Friday to mark the official launch of the playtest.
We hope to see as many of you as possible jumping in!

Wishing you all a great week — see you Friday!

Raven


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