Third Shift News

[h3]🔥 🎵 NEW MUSIC EASTER EGG:
We're thrilled to announce a special collaboration with RockBandHyena, the audio alchemist behind the visceral track “Resuscitation.”
This exclusive version was custom-crafted to match the rhythm of chest compressions, yes, literally, and now pulses in as a rare musical easter egg hidden in Third Shift’s Survival Mode.
Find it, survive long enough, and you just might hear the beat that brings the dead back to life...[/h3][p][/p][h3]🎮 🏆 NEW LEADERSHIP FEATURE: [/h3][h3]Starting this week, Survival Mode has gone global.
You can now choose your player name and compete for survival leaderboard dominance.[/h3][h3]
Think you’ve got the reflexes, wits, and stamina to outlast the rest?[/h3][h3]
Climb the ranks. [/h3][h3]Leave your mark. [/h3][h3]And prove it under pressure.[/h3][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p][/p]

REPOST FROM KICKSTARTER ANNOUNCEMENTS, 6/2/2025:

"Happy Monday @everyone!

We officially reached our Kickstarter goal for Third Shift! Thanks to your incredible support, we ended the campaign with:

-$341 crowdfunded
-113% of our goal reached
-16 backers total
-4 returning backers (welcome back!)
-12 new faces joining the community, on behalf of everyone, welcome to Third Shift!

[h3]Shoutout to Spectral Grey![/h3]

I also want to give a special thank-you to Spectral Grey, a horror game streamer on YouTube and Twitch, who played Third Shift live for the second time this weekend and helped spread the word about the campaign. They’ve been super supportive throughout this whole process, please go check out their content and show them some love:

Spectral Gray on YT: https://www.youtube.com/live/livG2xTyyZM?si=bwCyEUh8h5mK16Yz





...

[h3]Last Thoughts[/h3]

Honestly, this may not be a massive Kickstarter on paper, but it means something huge to me. Every single one of you is helping shape a horror game that’s different, grounded, weird, personal, and I’m just so grateful you’re part of it.

[h3]More updates soon![/h3]

See you on the Third Shift,
Jonhenry Cambero, Pharm.D., Developer of Third Shift"

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to send a huge thank you to all of you who took part in the Third Shift playtest over the past month (April 25 - May 25). You seriously helped shape this game in ways I couldn’t have done alone.

Your feedback, bug reports, and honest thoughts have been incredibly helpful - and I’m so grateful for your time and support. Whether you played once or grinded out every shift, thank you for being part of this journey.

[h3]What’s Coming Next:[/h3]

[h2]Demo Launch: May 28[/h2]
The updated Third Shift demo goes live this Wednesday (5/28)! If you already have a demo key, you’ll get the update automatically. It'll also be available to the public on the Steam store for the first time ever! This version will be reviewed by press ahead of Steam Next Fest (June 9), so please feel free to share it far and wide.

[h2]New Trailer Drops Same Day[/h2]
We’ve got a brand new trailer launching alongside the demo on May 28. It’s got some of the biggest visual and gameplay updates yet, I’m super excited to finally show you what’s been cooking behind the scenes.

[h2]Kickstarter Update, 74% Funded, 5 Days Left![/h2]
We’re currently 74% funded on Kickstarter with just 5 days left to hit the goal. If you believe in this project and want to help us finish strong, please consider sharing the campaign with your friends, family, or anyone who might be into survival horror or weird corporate pharmacy lore.
LINK: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jonhenrycambero/third-shift-extended-campaign-may-june-2025?ref=user_menu

[h2]Steam Capsule Voting, Final Results Are In![/h2]
Thanks to everyone who voted on the Steam capsule design! The winner candidate (shown below) design is now officially live on the Steam store as the game’s main visual.



Seriously, thank you again for being part of this. Whether you backed the Kickstarter, joined a playtest, or just shared your thoughts, you’re helping Third Shift become something really special.

Appreciate you all,
Jonhenry Cambero (or Johluhn), Pharm.D., Third Shift Developer


[h2]Stay connected:[/h2]

Contact: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdshifthorror/
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3430720/Third_Shift/

Hey everyone!

We’re heading into the final stretch of the Third Shift Kickstarter campaign, and we’ve got some big updates and exciting news to share.

Here’s what you’ll find in this update:

Content Summary:

1. Progress Update,
2. Reminder About Tier Rewards,
3. May Playtest Recap,
4. New Trailer Incoming,
5. Steam Next Fest,
6. Demo Release News,
7. Final Call to Action,
8. Thank You

Progress Update

We’re officially down to 8 days left in the Kickstarter campaign, and we’ve already hit 72% of our funding goal, incredible!

-$217 pledged out of $300
-9 awesome backers
-3 returning backers from the last campaign, welcome back!
-6 brand-new backers, so glad to have you on board!

Reminder About Tier Rewards,

Every backer who pledges at any tier will receive:

-A Steam download key for the full game on release, yours to keep, no extra purchase needed!
-Plus, higher-tier backers will get special in-game rewards like:
-Seeing their name featured in-game
-Access to soundtrack and exclusive content

And remember, Kickstarter is all-or-nothing. Rewards will only be fulfilled if we reach the funding goal by the deadline. So, if you’re telling friends or family, let them know that supporting now means they’ll get a free copy of the game + exclusive rewards!

May 2025 Playtest Recap,

The May 2025 Third Shift playtest was a huge success!

Thanks to feedback from dozens of players and horror gaming enthusiasts, I’ve already implemented improvements to make the experience smoother and more intuitive.

The biggest issue raised?

Learning how to play.

Solution: I’ve created a brand-new tutorial experience to help players onboard quickly and understand the core mechanics better. This new tutorial will be part of the next major update and demo release.

New Trailer Incoming,

A new official trailer will be dropping soon to show off:
The updated UI
New tutorial onboarding
Improved polish and tweaks based on community feedback

Keep an eye out, you won’t want to miss it!

Steam Next Fest,

Third Shift is proud to be featured in Steam Next Fest, running from June 9 - 16, 2025.

What you can do:

Join the event and show support
Invite your favorite streamers (big or small) to check out Third Shift
Spread the word so we can build momentum together!

Demo Release News,

Ahead of Steam Next Fest, a free public demo of Third Shift will be released on Steam for everyone to play.

This updated demo will include:

The new tutorial
All changes from May’s playtest
Better onboarding and gameplay balancing

Demo release date will be announced very soon, stay tuned!

Final Call to Action,

If you’re enjoying what we’re building, here’s how you can help make sure the campaign succeeds:

Share the Kickstarter with friends, family, and coworkers, especially anyone in pharmacy or horror gaming!
Let people know backing now means a free game copy + potential in-game rewards
Join the Discord to help shape the game and get exclusive sneak peeks

Thank You,

I just want to say:

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your enthusiasm, energy, and feedback have kept this project moving forward. We wouldn’t be here without the support and passion of this amazing community. Let’s finish strong and make Third Shift something truly unforgettable.

See you on the third shift,

Jonhenry Cambero, Pharm.D., Developer of Third Shift

Contact: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdshifthorror/

Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3430720/Third_Shift/

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jonhenrycambero/third-shift-extended-campaign-may-june-2025?ref=user_menu