Midnight Study News

[p]Hello, this is the Midnight Study development team.[/p][p]We’re excited to announce that Steam Deck and gamepad support is now fully available for Midnight Study![/p][p][/p][h2]🎮 Play 'Midnight Study' on Steam Deck Now![/h2][p][/p][p]Whether you’re relaxing in bed or playing on the go, you can continue your journey to restore peace to the school—anytime, anywhere.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]🛠️ Key Update Highlights[/h3]

• [p]Full Steam Deck Compatibility
  The game has been optimized for Steam Deck resolution and UI, delivering a smooth and seamless gameplay experience.[/p]

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• [p]Optimized Gamepad Layout
  We’ve refined the controls so you can fully enjoy the unique, physics-based slingshot combat using a gamepad.[/p]

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• [p]Multiple Control Options
  Play your way with mouse and keyboard, or take advantage of automatic gamepad detection to choose what feels best for you.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]🏹 Control Tips[/h3][p]When using a gamepad, use the analog stick to aim and preview the projectile’s trajectory, then press the fire button to shoot.[/p][p]Master precise control to strategically collect Charms hidden within the fog![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]Midnight Study continues to improve thanks to your valuable feedback.
If you encounter any control issues or bugs while playing on Steam Deck, please let us know through the community.[/p][p]Check it out now on the Steam Store! 👉 Visit the Midnight Study Steam page[/p][p]Thank you!![/p]

[p]Hello, this is the Midnight Study development team.[/p][p]Based on your feedback, we've recognized that Arin's control difficulty is excessively high and uncomfortable. The adjustments in this patch are temporary measures; we are planning a complete character rework, including the ability to collect Charms along the projectile's flight path, similar to other students.[/p][p]Additionally, we have adjusted the balance of ACT 3 enemies and initiated support for various controllers. Please feel free to share any inconveniences you encounter. We will continue to improve the game to ensure the most comfortable play experience possible.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🛠 Patch Content[/h2][p][/p][h3]🐛 Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Charm Drop Rates:
  Fixed an issue where Rare grade Charms had incorrect drop probabilities.[/p]
• [p]Shop Fixes:
  Fixed a bug where identical Charms were sold simultaneously in the Stall.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]⚖️ Enemy Balance Adjustments[/h3]

• [p]Nati[/p]
  • [p]Power increase buff now applies starting from the turn after use, rather than immediately.[/p]
• [p]Neungwonsa[/p]
  • [p]HP reduced
    71–83 → 61–73[/p]
• [p]Dokgakgwi[/p]
  • [p]HP Reduced
    63~75 → 43~55[/p]
  • [p]Poison Application Reduced
    5 → 3[/p]
• [p]Gogwandaemyeon[/p]
  • [p]Debuff Requirement Eased
    5+ Charms used → 7+ Charms used[/p]
  • [p]Damage Reduced
    21~24 → 20~22[/p]
• [p]Bulgasari[/p]
  • [p]HP Reduced
    191~205 → 171~185[/p]
  • [p]Damage Reduction Buff Lowered
    3 → 2[/p]
  • [p]Protection Amount Reduced
    22~26 → 20~23[/p]
  • [p]Damage increase per Protection Charm used by the player reduced
    5 → 3[/p]

[p][/p][h3]🧪 Character Update (Arin)[/h3]

• [p]Bullet Time Improvements[/p]
  • [p]Enemies now disappear during Bullet Time.[/p]
  • [p]Time now flows even slower during the effect.[/p]
• [p]Control Refinement[/p]
  • [p]Reduced the rotation speed of potions.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]🎮 New Control System[/h3]

• [p]Keyboard & Controller Support[/p]
  • [p]Added the ability to select input devices in \[Settings -> Controls].[/p]
• [p]Tutorials[/p]
  • [p]Added tutorials for each control device.[/p]
  • [p]Tutorial descriptions and icons change in real-time based on the connected device.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]❄️ Misc[/h3]

• [p]Season End[/p][p]Enemies have removed their Santa costumes and returned to their original forms.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We will continue to update the game to provide a more polished experience. [/p][p]Enjoy your Midnight Study! 🌙[/p]

[p]Hello everyone, We are Midnight Study Team.[/p][p][/p][p]While updating the game, we’ve been deeply considering the 'deck compression' element of our deck-building system. [/p][p]We’ve come up with several ideas to improve it, but we’re concerned that some changes might unintentionally take away from the current fun of the game.[/p][p][/p][p]Before we make any final decisions, we’d love to hear your thoughts. [/p][p]If you could spare a moment to share your opinion, it would be a huge help to us.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you![/p][p][/p][p]https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9msw6AiIX31-tPUJ_1ucpZ8ZPQZ3h2gWAxgBSY68bf_V4-g/viewform?usp=dialog[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hello, Yongcheon High students.[/p][p][/p][p]Finally, the third student, Chemistry Club President 'Arin', has been updated![/p][p]Introducing Arin, the student with the most unique and dangerous charm among those trapped in the school.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🔓 Unlock Condition (Must Read!)[/h3][p][/p][p]'Arin' is unlocked only after clearing the game (reaching the ending) at least once with 'Sumi'.[/p][p]If you haven't escaped the school with Sumi yet, hurry up![/p][p](Note: Even if you cleared the game with Sumi before the update, you must clear it again to unlock Arin.)[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]🧪 Character Intro: The Curious Toxicologist[/h3][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]"Every phenomenon has a logical explanation~[/p][p]It’s just an area science hasn’t uncovered yet !!"[/p]

[p][/p][p]Arin is just as eccentric as Haneul and Sumi.[/p][p][/p][p]She is a Gold Medalist who swept every chemistry competition inside and outside the school, and also a whimsical researcher trying to analyze the school's ghost stories with scientific curiosity.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]She usually looks like a bright, cheerful, and clumsy student who often breaks beakers, but...[/p][p]What she was secretly obsessed with in the corner of the lab were extremely dangerous substances.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]They were deadly 'Venom' and 'Acid Solutions'.[/p][p][/p][p]Arin experimented with various poisons and chemical reactions over and over again. That dangerous curiosity eventually led to the creation of new potions and inventions just for her.[/p][p][/p][p]And now that the long Midnight Study has begun, It is finally time to use those potions.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h3]⚗️ Combat Style: Strategic Throwing & Chain Explosions[/h3][p][/p][p][/p][p]Arin deals with Charms in a completely different way than previous characters.[/p][p][/p][p]1. Throwing 3 Types of Potions[/p][p]Arin can choose and throw one of three types of potions depending on the situation.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Each potion has a unique explosion pattern.[/p]

• [p]Cross (➕): Releases refined deadly poison.[/p]
• [p]Three-pronged (Ψ): Sprays acid solution forward.[/p]
• [p]Circle (●): Poison gas explosion.[/p]

[p][/p][p]2. Unique Artifact: 'Potion Belt' & Chain Explosion[/p][p]Arin's biggest feature is the 'Chain Reaction'.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]With Arin's Unique Artifact 'Potion Belt', a 'Support Potion' is spawned in the mist every turn. When this Support Potion is hit by a thrown potion of the same type, it triggers a powerful Chain Explosion.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Identify the location of the Support Potions and throw the right potion to engineer a chain explosion that covers the entire school![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]What will the Midnight Study look like with the third student, Arin? We hope Arin's dangerous experiments will lead to an exit.[/p][p][/p][p]We always welcome your feedback, bug reports, or strategy sharing regarding Arin's gameplay! Please use the Discussions and Discord for feedback![/p][p][/p][p]Then, we hope you have an enjoyable Midnight Study today with Arin's potions![/p]

[p]Hello, this is the Midnight Study development team.[/p][p][/p][p]In this update, our long-awaited third protagonist, [/p][p]Arin from the Chemistry Club, has finally joined the ranks! [/p][p]Arin is a unique character who utilizes strategic gameplay by choosing between three distinct types of potions. [/p][p]We invite you to experience a completely new style of combat with her.[/p][p][/p][p]Along with the new character release, we are currently working on full gamepad and keyboard support. [/p][p]We are meticulously reviewing and implementing various control elements to ensure an immersive experience without the need for a mouse cursor. [/p][p]Stay tuned for more updates soon![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🛠 Patch Details[/h2][p][/p][h3]🧪 New Character Added[/h3]

• [p]The new character Arin has been added.[/p]
• [p]A character tutorial has been added to help understand Arin's mechanics.[/p]
• [p]A dedicated ending cutscene, viewable only when clearing the game as Arin, has been updated.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]🐛 System Improvements & Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed a bug where Abyss 15 and 16 debuffs were not applied upon restart.[/p]
• [p]Changed the 'Explosion Infusion' icon and added an 'Explosion Enhancement' icon.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where language change settings were intermittently not applied on the title screen.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We will continue to roll out updates to provide a more polished Midnight Study experience. [/p][p]Enjoy your stay at Midnight Study! 🌙[/p]