Dark Hours — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| Dark Hours Is 40% Off for the Steam Summer Sale! | 2026-06-25 | Hello everyone, The Steam Summer Sale is live, and Dark Hours is now 40% off until July 9th. If you've been waiting for the right moment to bring friends along, this is it! Since 1.0, we've focused on improving your experience through performance optimizations, monster behavior tweaks, and tons of fixes. The game also launched two months ago on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with crossplay support. 🗓️ On sale until July 9th 🌞 40% OFF 🌴 Reminder: Summer Break Is Still Live!The Steam Summer Sale lines up perfectly with our seasonal event: Summer Break is also live in Dark Hours until July 20th.Here's what you can enjoy in the event:Fully decorated |
| Patchnote #89 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26953) | 2026-06-24 | Patchnote #89 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26953) - 24/06/2026 MonstersMonster Navigation Fix: Fixed an issue that could cause monsters to behave unexpectedly while moving around the map. Blind GhoulFoghorn Counter Fix: Fixed a regression where the Blind Ghoul could move toward the player using the foghorn after being countered, instead of being properly affected by it. HidebehindGate Crossing Fix: Fixed an additional issue with the Hidebehind's behavior after crossing a metal gate. For XboxVoice Chat Improvement: Improved voice chat quality on Xbox.Network Settings Adjustment: Adjusted network settings on Xbox in an attempt to address the 2-player l |
| Summer Break Is Live, Dark Hours New Seasonal Event 🌴 | 2026-06-19 | Hello everyone,Summer is here, and we're trading horror for sunshine! Well, almost... The monsters didn't get the vacation memo, but the rest of us did, and our brand-new seasonal event, Summer Break, is now live in Dark Hours! Sunny decorations, a brand-new mini-game, returning summer cosmetics, and exclusive new outfits are dropping into your heists for a limited time.🗓️ Available from June 20th to July 20th🌴 Summer MakeoverThe Dark Hours lobby and environment have traded their usual gloom for a full summer makeover. Buoys, surfboards, flower garlands, deck chairs, and beach decor are scattered all around. Take a moment to relax, before r |
| Dark Hours Regular Update (v1.0.26940), Patch #88 | 2026-06-19 | Hello burglars,I'm back today to announce that we're rolling out a new regular update! In this update, you'll find a brand-new seasonal event, Summer Break, bringing a new seasonal gameplay, sunny decorations, exclusive cosmetics, and multiple bug fixes!🌴 Summer Break EventSummer is here, and Dark Hours is trading horror for sunshine with our brand-new seasonal event: Summer Break! From now to July 20th, here is what you can enjoy in this event:Fully decorated maps & lobby inspired by summer vacationsFind beach balls and throw them at targets across the maps to earn seasonal ticketsExchange your tickets for exclusive themed cosmeticsFind mor |
| Dark Hours Is 40% Off: Mid-Year Discount Is Live! | 2026-06-04 | Hey burglars,If you've been waiting for a sign to finally pull off that heist, this is it.Dark Hours is 40% OFF on Steam from June 4th until June 18th.💀 New here? What is Dark Hours?Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for 1-4 players. Your heist has been disrupted by a supernatural event, and your team of robbers is now trapped with an evil entity. Forget your plan, your mission is to survive. Explore and cooperate to find a way out.Here's what you can expect:Explore 5 distinct environmentsFace 8 unique monsters, each with their own abilities, strengths and weaknessesUse 50+ heist items: hacking tools, EMPs, scanners, cameras, telepor |
| Patchnote #87 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26838) | 2026-05-22 | Patchnote #87 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26838) - 22/05/2026 Monsters HideBehind Improved speed and rotation while crossing doors. Fixed cases where the HideBehind could get stuck when players were outside the navmesh. Fixed thrown objects colliding with the HideBehind while invisible. Improved catch reliability and fixed Crossdoor cancellation behavior. Driftborn Fixed several ability loop issues when players were outside the navmesh. Fixed incorrect mirror counter behavior. Fixed cases where crowbar hits could cause the Driftborn to stop chasing targets. General Monster Navigation Improved fallback navigation behavior when monsters search for pla |
| Patchnote #86 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26799) | 2026-05-14 | Patchnote #86 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26799) - 14/05/2026 Gameplay Bomb Minigame Locker Input Fix: Fixed an issue where the “Up” input in the bomb minigame could behave incorrectly while the player was in a locker. Achievements Reflective Revenge Trophy Fix: Fixed the “Reflective Revenge” trophy on PS5. Known Bug AMD Radeon Driver Issue: AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.5.1 WHQL drivers currently have a known issue with Dark Hours on AMD Radeon RX 7000 series GPUs, and may affect other AMD GPUs as well. This can cause environment tiles to visually glitch or disappear. If you encounter this issue, we recommend rolling back to a previous driver |
| Patchnote #85 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26769) | 2026-05-08 | Patchnote #85 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26769) - 08/05/2026 MonstersMonster Navigation Target Points Fix: Fixed rare missing target points on procedural maps that could affect monster navigation. HideBehindInvisible Defibrillator Interaction Fix: Fixed an issue where the HideBehind could be electrocuted by the defibrillator while invisible.Teleport Cancel Catch Fix: Fixed an issue where the HideBehind could fail to catch players after its teleport ability was cancelled.Voltaïc WraithCatch Reliability Fix: Fixed an issue where the Voltaïc Wraith would sometimes fail to catch players.Invisible Reaction Fix: Fixed an issue where the invisible Voltaïc |
| Patchnote #84 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26710) | 2026-04-29 | Patchnote #84 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26710) - 29/04/2026 General Map Transition Crash Fix: Fixed a crash that could occur during map transitions, such as when returning to the lobby or ending a mission. Voice Chat Smoothing: Adjusted voice component settings to reduce crackling sounds during voice chat. Monsters Monster Pathing Fix: Fixed an issue where monsters could get stuck when navigating around the map. Blind Ghoul - Hearing Fix: Fixed an issue where the Blind Ghoul could stop reacting to surrounding sounds. - Repeated Dart Hit Fix: Fixed an issue where dart projectiles had no effect on the Blind Ghoul after the first hit. - Foghorn Count |
| Patchnote #83 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26633) | 2026-04-24 | Patchnote #83 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26633) - 24/04/2026 MonstersTricksterWater Gun Hit Fix: Fixed an issue where hitting the Trickster with the Water Gun would not make it disappear as intended.Water Minigun Loop Fix: Fixed an issue where the Water Minigun could keep firing in a loop when countering the Trickster just before being caught. Blind GhoulEgypt Antiquities Navigation Fix: Fixed an issue where the Blind Ghoul could get stuck near the Ark in the Egypt Antiquities map. Voltaic Wraith:Voltaic Wraith VFX Fix: Fixed an issue where the Voltaic Wraith’s visual effects could briefly appear incorrectly. Cursed Pharaoh:Cursed Mark Loop Fix: Fi |
| Dark Hours is OUT NOW on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S! | 2026-04-22 | Hey burglars,The day is finally here: Dark Hours is OUT NOW on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S!Only a week after the announcement, and here we are already! You can now grab your console, call your crew, and finally pull off the heist on PlayStation and Xbox. Whether you're just discovering Dark Hours today or have been with us since Early Access, welcome to the heist. Your support means everything.🎬 Check out the Console Launch Trailer below!A quick reminder: full crossplay with PC is live from day one. PC friends, console friends, everyone is welcome in the same lobby, so spread the word! Good luck on your heists! Raven🔔 Don’t want to miss the lat |
| Patchnote #82 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26534) | 2026-04-22 | Patchnote #82 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26534) - 22/04/2026 General Crossplay activated: Activate crossplay between PC versions and consoles versions of Dark Hours. |
| Dark Hours Regular Update (v1.0.26533), Patch #81 | 2026-04-20 | Hey everyone!A new regular update just dropped for Dark Hours, and this one comes with some changes we think you'll really appreciate, from a big price rebalance to some important fixes to key item spawning that were driving a few of you crazy. Let's get into it!💰 Global Price RebalanceThis is the big one for this update. We've heard your feedback and we've completely rebalanced the prices of all customization items across the game. Van prices are now reduced by 50%, and most other cosmetics have been reduced by approximately 33%. Happy shopping!🔑 Key Item Spawn FixesWe tracked down a sneaky bug that was causing key items (keys, fuses, code |
| Dark Hours is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 22nd! | 2026-04-15 | Hey burglars, I have a very special announcement to make today, one that many of you have been waiting for.Dark Hours is officially coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 22nd! Whether you've been waiting to play on your couch or want to finally drag your console friends into a heist night, the wait is almost over. Check out the announcement trailer below!Important note: there will be full crossplay with PC, so console and PC players will be able to play together seamlessly from day one. Your friends have no more excuses!We can't wait to see you on console this April 22. Until then… good luck on your heists!Raven🔔 Don’t want to miss the |
| Patchnote #80 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25926) | 2026-04-01 | Patchnote #80 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25926) - 01/04/2026 MonsterTrickster Dance Crash Fix: Fixed a crash that could occur when a player was dancing with the Trickster while another player ended the mission or returned to the lobby. Hidebehind Catch Fix: Fixed an issue where the Hidebehind would not catch players after being hit by the extinguisher. Archive Room Navigation Fix: Fixed an issue where monsters could get blocked by plants in the archive room. Performance & OptimisationVoltaic Wraith Optimization: Removed unused abilities from the Voltaic Wraith ability system to improve performance and prevent potential issues. Memory Optimization: |
| Patch notes #79 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25837) | 2026-03-27 | Patch notes #79 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25837) - 27/03/2026 MonstersMuseum Staircase Visibility Fix: Fixed an issue where lamps in the Museum staircase could block monsters' vision. Monster Zone VFX Fix: Fixed an issue where monster zone visual effects could fail to appear in some situations. GameplayHeist ItemsEarmuff Effect Fix: Fixed an issue where the Earmuff effect could persist indefinitely after being equipped and then stored in a locker.Water Machine Gun Magazine Size Adjustment: Reduced the Water Machine Gun magazine size from 50 to 20, as the previous value was set higher for test purposes and was not representative of the intended des |
| Dark Hours Is 40% Off for the next 2 weeks! | 2026-03-26 | Hey burglars,If you’ve been waiting for a great moment to get into Dark Hours, now’s the perfect opportunity!Dark Hours is available at 40% OFF on Steam until April 9th!🐇 Reminder: Easter Seasonal Event Is Still Live!Easter Eggs is still live on Dark Hours, and here’s a quick reminder of what you can enjoy until April 21st:Fully decorated maps & lobby inspired by EasterCollect eggs and earn seasonal ticketsExchange your tickets for exclusive themed cosmeticsRead more about the event: 💀 New here? What is Dark Hours?Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for 1-4 players. Your heist has been disrupted by a supernatural event, and your team |
| Patchnote #78 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25783) | 2026-03-25 | Patch notes #78 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25783) - 25/03/2026 MonstersVoltaic WraithVoltaic Wraith Spawn Fix: Fixed an issue where the Voltaic Wraith could appear on the floor above players instead of on their actual level.Electrocution Feedback Fix: Fixed cases where players could remain visually electrocuted indefinitely after certain Voltaic Wraith abilities were interrupted or stacked. TricksterTrickster Behavior Fix: Fixed an issue where the Trickster could become stuck when targeting players near certain doorways or inaccessible areas. Game ModesPvPEndscreen Reward Display Fix: Fixed an issue where the endgame screen could show incorrect ear |
| Patchnote #77 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25750) | 2026-03-24 | Patch notes #77 for Dark Hours (v1.0.25750) - 24/03/2026 MonstersGeneralDoor and Metal Gate Pass-Through Fix: Fixed an issue where monsters could pass straight through doors or metal gates instead of triggering the proper traversal behaviour.Monster Targeting Fix: Fixed an issue where monsters could sometimes ignore players if they re-entered the map after going into the van at the end of a mission. Voltaïc WraithDash Limit Fix: Limited the Voltaïc Wraith to a maximum of two dashes when he sees a player in phase 3.Explosion Charge Fix: Fixed an issue where the Voltaïc Wraith could charge electricity too quickly before launching his explosion |
| Easter Eggs Is Back in Dark Hours! | 2026-03-20 | Hey everyone, Our Easter Eggs event is back in Dark Hours! For a limited time, we’re bringing a festive vibe back into your heists with decorations, collectibles, and exclusive cosmetics to unlock. 📅 Available until April 21🐇 Easter Decorations ReturnThe lobby and maps have once again received a full Easter makeover. Egg garlands, bunnies, bells, festive signs, and baskets of eggs are scattered all around. Take a moment to enjoy the holiday vibes… while trying not to get caught by the monster. 🥚 The Egg Hunt Has Officially StartedSurprise! Easter eggs are back in your heists! You can grab them while you’re sneaking around, breaking in, or |