Midnight Study News

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Hello, students of Yongcheon Girls’ High School.
This is the Midnight Study development team.[/p][p][/p][p]We’re excited to announce that Act 2 of the labyrinth within the school has been completed, and we’d like to share both a preview of the new stage and an update on our Early Access release schedule.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Early Access Schedule Update[/h2][p][/p][p]Let’s start with the news many of you have been waiting for.[/p][p][/p][p]We’re happy to announce that Midnight Study will enter Early Access on 📅 November 14th,
timed with the G-STAR 2025 game exhibition in Busan, South Korea.[/p][p][/p][p](Please note that depending on Steam’s build approval process, the release may experience a short delay — but our goal is to launch within November.)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]💡 What’s Included in Early Access[/h3]

• [p]3 Acts total (B1 Underground / 1F Classroom / 2F Faculty Office)[/p]
• [p]2 Playable Characters (The remaining 2 will be added in future updates.)[/p]
• [p]101 Charms / 80 Relics / 45 Monsters / 30 Mystery Events[/p]
• [p]Each Act features 3 Elite enemies and 3 unique Bosses[/p]

[p][/p][p]We’re working hard to polish the game, and we can’t wait to welcome you back on Early Access launch day![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Act 2: The Classroom of Oblivion[/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p]Haneul and her friends have narrowly escaped the nightmare below and finally reached the first floor —[/p][p]though, of course, new terrifying spirits await them there...[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Yongcheon High’s first floor features a grand central lobby with a staircase and mirror,[/p][p]with classrooms stretching out along both sides.[/p][p]From this Act onward, we’ve added variations in background color palettes and fog tones,[/p][p]giving each stage a distinct atmosphere and mood.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Act 2 focuses on spirits and yokai inspired by Korean folklore.[/p][p]These new entities have more complex skills and attack patterns than those found in Act 1 —[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]you might even find yourself missing the basement...[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]True to their ghostly nature, many of them possess transformation abilities.[/p][p]And as for the boss… let’s just say you can expect many horrifying transformations. 😈[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]Looking Ahead[/h2][p][/p][p]We want to thank everyone who played the demo and shared feedback with us.[/p][p]
Your input has been invaluable — especially regarding the Slingshot system and clarity of charm descriptions.[/p][p][/p][p]Following the Early Access release, we’ll be focusing on Slingshot improvements throughout November and December.[/p][p][/p][p]Our goal is to evolve beyond simple “charm aiming,” adding new mechanics, richer feedback, and more satisfying visual effects to make each shot feel impactful and dynamic.[/p][p][/p][p]Many of you have also requested clearer Charm keywords and descriptions — this feature will be included in the upcoming v0.2.0 update.[/p][p][/p][h3]🗓️ Future Roadmap[/h3][p]In the first half of 2026, we’ll begin development of Act 4 and Act 5,[/p][p]alongside expanded Charm synergy systems and enhanced effect visuals.[/p][p]We’ll share more detailed plans in a future roadmap update.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Our next announcement will likely be about Act 3’s development progress,
but if things move quickly, we may post an additional update before the Early Access launch.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you always for your incredible support.
We’ll keep doing our best to make Midnight Study even better.[/p][p][/p][p]Have a wonderful night — and enjoy your Midnight Study! 🌙[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hello, Midnight Study development team here.[/p][p]We’ve returned from the Thailand Game Show in great shape.[/p][p]We’ve improved the issues we received feedback on at the venue.[/p][p]Thanks to your quality feedback, we’re very glad.[/p][p]We’ll keep powering ahead to tackle the remaining improvements![/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]⚙️ Feature Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Changed the drag animation that teaches the game controls so that it displays only the first time.[/p]
• [p]When changing volume in settings, the change is applied immediately so the current volume can be easily recognized.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🐞 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed a bug where afterimages of the Sumi Sword Technique remained onscreen on some devices.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue where after the infirmary stage, on restart the player would return to a state before health had recovered.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue where during the stage start animation, if restarted that animation would not play.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue where at the very beginning or end of a stage screen the player could get stuck and be unable to move.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue where in the “Unknown Event,” if you encountered an enemy and then relaunched the game during battle, the enemy would change.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue where the Talisman of Vengeance’s shield would counter-attack the enemy’s counter damage.[/p]
• [p]Modified so that the Talisman of Vengeance and Counterattack activate sequentially.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the issue where the Talisman of the Poison Spear’s actual damage differed from the displayed damage. (9 → 7)[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]⚖️ Balance Adjustments[/h2]

• [p]Even when Strength is reduced, you will now always be able to deal at least 1 damage.[/p]
• [p]The “Throw” pattern of the Duwokshini will now only be used when there are two or fewer rocks in the fog.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🎁 Item Additions[/h2]

• [p]Added 49 new relics.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We’re currently working on Steam achievements.[/p][p]We look forward to the day we can share them with you.[/p][p]Have a fun time with Midnight Study! 🌙[/p]

[h2]We’re excited to announce that Midnight Study will be showcased at Thailand Game Show 2025.[/h2][p][/p][h3]📅 Event Period: October 16–19[/h3][h3]📍 Booth: Entertainment Area G14–G15[/h3][p][/p][p]A deck-building roguelike where four students fight to restore a school overrun by spirits!
Bounce your talismans off the walls and strike down your enemies![/p][p]We look forward to meeting you in Bangkok![/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]Hello, this is the Midnight Study dev team.[/p][p]This update brings various improvements and bug fixes to combat, UI, and data saving.[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]⚙️Improvements[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Added a display of acquired relics and talismans on the result screen.[/p]
• [p]Added auto data saving after exiting the Infirmary stage.[/p]
• [p]The settings window now automatically closes after saving.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🐞Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Adjusted the collider and hit detection range of Sumi’s Sword Aura skill.[/p]
• [p]Fixed the enhancement effect of the \[Touch of Ruin] Talisman to apply correctly.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]A small update, but one step closer to a smoother and more stable experience.[/p][p]Enjoy your Midnight Study! 🌙[/p]

[p]Hello, this is the Midnight Study dev team![/p][p]During Steam Next Fest, our developer will present a broadcast of playing the game.[/p][p]Check out the Steam store page and community![/p][p][/p][p]Watch now![/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/xMTjw3DDKp[/p]