The Midnight Walkers News

Hello Survivors,

We are excited to announce the new features and improvements coming in the upcoming first public playtest. Please see the details below:

[h3][New Zombies][/h3]
● Riot Walker & Delivery Runner: Encounter zombies equipped with riot gear and helmets.
● These new zombies have enhanced defense and attack capabilities.

[h3][New Class: Bartender (In Development)][/h3]
● Experience the prototype of the new Bartender class.
● Use the “Drink Mixing” skill to change the flow of battle. ● Customize this skill in the Unique Skill tab.

[h3][Lock & Unlock System][/h3]
● Discover locked vaults and doors! Find keys and key cards to open these areas and uncover rare loot and hidden threats in the Liberty Grand Center.

[h3][UI & HUD Improvements][/h3]
● Improved tooltips now display key bindings, and the HUD shows item rarity and stack count, making gear management smoother.

[h3][Inventory & Trading Adjustments][/h3]
● Items obtained through containers are non-tradable by default, and their sale value is reduced.
● However, successfully escaping with these items will restore their original state, allowing them to be traded.

[h3][Game Guide & Tooltip Update][/h3]
● A new in-game guide has been added to help players easily understand game controls and rules.

[h3][New Lobby Scene & Visual Updates][/h3]
● Enjoy a new lobby scene, updated skill icons, and perk visuals that better represent the dark and gritty atmosphere of The Midnight Walkers.

[h3][Crafting System][/h3]
● Improved crafting system: Crafted items will now appear in the new “Completed Crafting” section. Make sure to collect your crafted items!

In addition to the updates listed above, various other content has been improved and adjusted. Join us for the first public test starting in just 5 days to experience the new content firsthand, and please share your feedback with us on The Midnight Walkers Discord. Your input is invaluable to the future development of the game.
Thank you.

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Hello, Survivors!
The first public playtest for The Midnight Walkers is about to begin!
Are you ready to fight in Liberty Grand Center?
Don’t miss the chance to experience new content before anyone else!


[h3][Playtest Schedule][/h3]
● Start: October 22, 2024, 2:00 PM
● End: October 26, 2024, 11:59 PM

[h3][How to Join][/h3]
Joining is super simple! Just go to the The Midnight Walkers Steam store page and click the “Request Access” button. Once your request is approved, you’ll be able to join the playtest when it starts. All access requests will be approved on the day of the test.

[h3][Important Updates and Notices][/h3]
We’ll notify you of any bugs or areas that need adjustment discovered during the test via an announcement. Join our Discord to stay updated and provide your valuable feedback!

Expect patch notes for upcoming updates as well. Survivors, we look forward to your participation and feedback! :)

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Do you have a unique zombie idea?
Now’s your chance to see it come to life in The Midnight Walkers!
Create your own terrifying zombie, describe its appearance and abilities, and submit your entry on our [h3]Discord server![/h3]

[h3]👑 Rewards:[/h3]
The winning design will be implemented as an official in-game zombie!
The winner will also receive the special Discord role of “Zombie Creator”!
You can find all event details and participation guidelines on The Midnight Walkers Discord in the #event-notice channel.
Show us your creativity and unique zombie designs!

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Survivors, are you ready to uncover the hidden secrets of Liberty Grand Center?
In this dev log, we’re excited to introduce a new Lock and Unlock System that will provide you with a more strategic and immersive experience.

You’re about to face challenges beyond just defeating enemies. Now, you have the chance to find special keys or keycards to unlock doors and safes hidden throughout Liberty Grand Center, leading to exciting rewards.
Should you open every door you come across? Well, the treasure behind them may be tremendous, or you might encounter a powerful threat, no one knows for sure!

※Who knows? There might be something hidden behind the Tomato Statue※

[h2][Key Elements of the Unlock System][/h2]
The unlock system is designed to take your gameplay to the next level, adding depth to the game beyond just combat.



The types of safes will become more varied over time.
The designs are not final and may be subject to change.
[h3]●A New Experience of Finding Hidden Treasures:[/h3]
Instead of simply finding items, you’ll now be able to use special keys and keycards to unlock doors and safes and discover the treasures hidden inside.
Where you choose to use the key will be a significant decision.
Perhaps you’ll unlock the door to a secret lab, only to find yourself facing a powerful zombie.

[h3]●The Importance of Choice:[/h3]
Remember, a single choice can change your fate.
While you may find some of the best treasures hidden in Liberty Grand Center, terrifying enemies might be lurking as well.
No one can guarantee that opening a locked area is the right decision.

[h2][Development Details][/h2]

[h3]● How to Use Items:[/h3]
Once you obtain an unlock item, approach any locked door or safe.
Some locked objects will have a longer interaction time, requiring the survivor’s full concentration until the door finally opens.
If you let your guard down while opening the door, surrounding enemies may strike at any moment.

[h3]● Interaction and Visual Effects:[/h3]
As you attempt to unlock a door or safe, an interaction timer will appear, showing the process of unlocking the object.
If you approach the lock with the wrong item, a message indicating the key mismatch will be displayed.
On the other hand, when you succeed, the door or safe will open, and you’ll face whatever is hidden behind it.



Left image: No unlock item available for the locked door
Right image: Unlock item available for the locked door
- Click or enlarge the image for a detailed view. - This image is a placeholder for understanding the system.
[h3]● Game Economy: [/h3]
Unlock items are not just one-time consumables.
They can be bought and sold via the in-game marketplace.
The rare key you find may hold immense value among other survivors.
For example, one key might be the only key to access a location where a powerful zombie is sleeping, so be cautious when trading it.

[h3]● Unlock Items (Keycards and Keys): [/h3]


These aren’t just regular security cards.
Keycards serve as critical keys that grant survivors access to the hidden secrets within Liberty Grand Center.
Without a keycard, you won’t be able to reach some of the most important places in Liberty Grand Center.


While the keys may seem familiar, the The Midnight Walkers logo and Mogenco corporation logo engraved on them symbolize much more than just unlocking mechanisms. These keys are directly connected to key elements of the game’s lore.

Soon, you’ll encounter an even greater variety of locked doors and safes, with powerful enemies and unimaginable rewards hidden inside.
Where will you use your key? That decision is yours.

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Hello, Survivors.

We would like to share our plans for the first quarter of next year after our recent private technical test.



There was some change in the schedule.
We had originally wanted to participate in the Steam Next Fest coming this October but have shifted it to February 2025. In the real sense of it, for the overall progress, we were fast with development however, at every place, we felt that we missed something. We decided to push this event back so as to provide a unique playing experience.

I do sincerely apologize to the fans who are waiting.
However, the October playtest will proceed as planned. Details are as follows:

※ Please note that the development schedule may be adjusted based on the development status. We will provide updates if there are any changes. ※

[h3]● First Public Test (October 22 for 5 days)[/h3]
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- The First Public Stability Test will introduce a new class zombies with a new look, and systems that grant access to special vaults and secret rooms where even better rewards can be found. Key cards and keys will add to the loot experience and make it even better.

[h3]● Final Public Test (January 2025)[/h3]
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- Last but not least, this will be the final public test for key features of the game, such as sharing common team escape routes, mission system, and floor rotation system.
- As well as many other unique weapons that can be in the category of masterpieces.
- There will be new areas of combat, including new zombies and themed levels.
- The detailed schedule of tests shall be issued in due course.

[h3]● Steam Next Fest (February 2025) [/h3]

- You can experience all of that for one week and realize what complete and stable gameplay The Midnight Walkers can offer, where a play cycle would be over a week. We will use this version to prepare for Early Access.

Lastly, we remain a small team, low resourced for development, but with high spirits to deliver gameplay uniquely found in The Midnight Walkers. Thank you for being with us.

With all our sincerity, OneWay Ticket Studio & Director Ray.

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