Hello!

The pre-launch playtest session for the Early Access of Dark Hours starts now and will run throughout the weekend (Pacific time)! For this occasion, you'll have the chance to discover new elements, such as new monsters and a brand-new set of maps themed around the Auction House, which will be featured in the game at its Early Access release!


On the Dark Hours Steam page (Not the Dark Hours: Prologue Steam page), there's a button to join the playtest session. Once you click on it, you'll be able to download the playtest version!

This version of Dark Hours is a playtest version. Please do not stream or share any videos before October 21st. We're counting on you!🤝

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

As this is a test version, it’s possible that it contains various bugs, so please don’t hesitate to report any you encounter.


We're counting on you to send us your feedback, whether it’s about bugs, crashes, or simply your thoughts on the new features—we’d love to hear it!

To do that, you have two options:

You can join our Discord server[discord.com] and post your feedback in the "💀 playtest" channel.
Or, if you're not familiar with Discord, we've also created a dedicated space on the Steam forums!
This way, we'll be able to address them more efficiently!


Last but not least, if you encounter a crash, don't hesitate to send us your crash dump via email at support@darkhours-thegame.com. Please make sure to include [Playtest] in the subject line of your email.

You can find it by typing %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\DarkHours\Saved\Crashes in the address bar of your Windows file explorer and then zipping the file before sending it.

A big thank you to everyone who takes the time to participate in this playtest. I can't wait to read your feedback! ✌



Don't forget to wishlist Dark Hours to be notified on October 24th about the Early Access release!

Our social media:
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You can also write us at support@darkhours-thegame.com


Raven

Hey robbers,

With Dark Hours creeping closer to its Early Access launch, let's take a closer look at the upcoming roadmap and what’s coming to Dark Hours post-Early Access. Ready? Let’s break it down!

As the nights get longer, we’re bringing a terrifying wave of new content just in time for the holiday season:

• New Character: Welcome a new member in the team!
  
• New Monster: Watch out for this deadly new creature. Be ready to run.
  
• New Places for the Heists: We’ve got some new spots lined up for you to break into.
  
• New Gameplay Items & Co-op Features: Gear up with new items designed to help (or maybe even hinder!) your team’s survival.
  
• New Game Mode: A thrilling new mode that will challenge cooperation.
  
• New Missions & Objectives: Take on fresh challenges with updated mission and contract objectives.
  
• Seasonal Event: Get ready for a limited-time event with special rewards.
  
• New Customization Options: Personalize your characters with exclusive skins and custom items.

As we move into 2025, we’ll be introducing more features and updates:

• New Monsters: Even more terrifying creatures, each with unique abilities. And they’re not here to play...
  
• New Places for Heists: More maps, more danger. Each one deadlier than the last.
  
• Difficulty Levels: Challenge yourself with new difficulty settings.
  
• New Gameplay Items & Co-op Features: More tools to keep you alive—or to throw your friends into the monster's clutches (your choice).
  
• New Game Mode: A new mode that introduces even more ways to survive the night.
  
• New Missions & Objectives: Face off against even more missions and objectives for your heist night.
  
• Seasonal Event: New special event with limited-time content and unique rewards to unlock.
  
• New Customization Options: Fresh customization items to personalize your character and make them stand out.

• New Monsters & Variants: Just when you think you know what’s hunting you, we’re throwing in some wild card variants. Expect new creatures to haunt your nightmares.
  
• Nightmare Difficulty Level: A brutal difficulty setting designed for the most hardcore robbers.
  
• Infinite Mode: A mode where the horror never ends.
  
• Personal Secret Objectives: Keep an eye on your teammates — some of them may have their own hidden goals now...
  
• New Events: More unique in-game events to bring special content for a limited time.
  
• New Rewards: Special rewards to unlock, if you survive...
  
• And Much More!

This roadmap is just the beginning. Dark Hours will continue to evolve with your help, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts as you experience what’s coming next.

If you are as excited as we are by this roadmap and the upcoming release of Dark Hours, don't forget to wishlist the game!

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



Our social media:
Discord[discord.com] Tiktok[www.tiktok.com] Twitter[twitter.com] Instagram[www.instagram.com]
You can also write us at support@darkhours-thegame.com


See ya!
Raven