Shift At Midnight — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| 6 PLAYER LOBBIES + FIXES | 2026-07-23 | I've gotten plenty of complaints about the 3 player lobby size, and I hear you!This is a quick day 1 patch to the game that mostly addresses bug fixes and minor balancing changes.Changelogs:When creating a lobby, you can now select a max player count of 6 players. PLEASE NOTE⚠️: The game is designed and has always been marketed around a maximum of 3 players. If you select a max player lobby above that, you must understand that you are playing outside of the way the game is designed. The game will likely become too chaotic, and is not recommended for your first playthrough. But you can ignore my warnings and do it anyway. You bought it. It's y |
| CAN'T JOIN A LOBBY? | 2026-07-22 | if you're having issues with joining lobbies, please follow these instructions:Right click Shift at Midnight in your library > Properties > Game Versions & Betasand enter the access code: networkissues click opt into "network-issues-patch" branch this should update your game, and you should be able to join your friends. Everyone you play with must also follow these instructions We are working towards creating a proper fix in the main version of the game, but for the time being, this should work! |
| Shift At Midnight X YAPYAP Bundle | 2026-07-22 | Clean up the messes you create, or make them worse! If you and your friends want pure mischief, you shall have it in this bundle!Shift At MidnightWork together across randomly generated shifts to investigate your customers, examine their ID, cross-check their details in the computer, and observe their behaviour, as some are only pretending to be human. Make one mistake, and you’ll be forced to board up, set traps, and hide. Multiplayer is where the game thrives, work together or at least be together… proximity chat enhances the experience. YAPYAPA magic-themed co-op horror game where you and up to 5 friends are minions summoned by a wizard to |
| Shift At Midnight X Phasmophobia | 2026-07-22 | Teamwork makes the dream work, and when you’re on duty at a gas station, house call or otherwise, having the support of your colleagues is paramount in this bundle!Shift At MidnightWork together across randomly generated shifts to investigate your customers, examine their ID, cross-check their details in the computer, and observe their behaviour, as some are only pretending to be human. Make one mistake, and you’ll be forced to board up, set traps, and hide. Multiplayer is where the game thrives, work together or at least be together… proximity chat enhances the experience. PhasmophobiaYou and your team of paranormal investigators will enter |
| Shift At Midnight X Escape The Backrooms | 2026-07-22 | Do you dare turn the corner? Check the storage room? Take the bins out? This bundle will have you looking over your shoulder AND running around with your friends.Shift At MidnightWork together across randomly generated shifts to investigate your customers, examine their ID, cross-check their details in the computer, and observe their behaviour, as some are only pretending to be human. Make one mistake, and you’ll be forced to board up, set traps, and hide. Multiplayer is where the game thrives, work together or at least be together… proximity chat enhances the experience. Escape The BackroomsA 1-4 player co-op horror exploration game. Travers |
| SHIFT AT MIDNIGHT OUT NOW!! | 2026-07-22 | Shift at Midnight is OUT NOW on Steam, Xbox & Game Pass!!!Play solo or with up to 2 extra friends!Each shift is randomly generated, meaning no two shifts are the same. Expect doppelganger detective work, proximity chat, gambling, horror and hilarity.We hope you are refreshing the page like mad to install the game! Let your friends know that the day has finally come, so you can all play ASAP.Shift At Midnight has a Discord Quest available at 5pm UTC!Play the game and earn yourself 700 orbs, running from 22nd July to 1st August – act fast! Head on over to Discord to complete the quest when it drops, and while you’re at it, join the server!If yo |
| Shift At Midnight Livestream! | 2026-07-22 | Ahead of today's launch, we have made a livestream!Watch, chat and count down the minutes until Shift launches: |
| SHIFT AT MIDNIGHT TOMORROW!!! 11:00 AM EDT | 2026-07-21 | SHIFT AT MIDNIGHT TOMORROW!!! 11:00 AM EDTWhat will be in the full game?STORY MODE: 13 Nights.ENDLESS MODE (BETA): Infinite nights, only unlockable after completing story mode. An unfinished gamemode, hence the beta.Endless mode will get continuous updates over time to properly flesh it out as a gamemode.I've already been hard at work on the first free content update. Working on the game, I got a bit too carried away making the game funny rather than scary. The content update aims to work towards making the game a little scarier, in both STORY MODE and ENDLESS MODE.How much will it cost?$9.99 USD with a Launch Discount.Even cheaper if you own |
| ONLY 3 DAYS TO RELEASE | 2026-07-19 | Hey all,Dev here dropping in to remind everyone to clear their schedules as the game drops in 3 DAYS!!Been a long journey, yadda, yadda yeah we get it.With this reminder, I'll reiterate the info about what to expect from the game.What will be in the full game?STORY MODE: 13 Nights.ENDLESS MODE (BETA): Infinite nights, only unlockable after completing story mode. An unfinished gamemode, hence the beta.Endless mode will get continuous updates over time to properly flesh it out as a gamemode.I've already been hard at work on the first free content update. Working on the game, I got a bit too carried away making the game funny rather than scary. |
| OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! | 2026-07-10 | RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED: 22ND JULY (IN 12 DAYS!)I’ve officially got the green light to get this out to the public (FINALLY)!Thanks for all of your patience with this, it’s been a journey to get here but now that we are launching in less than 2 weeks you can all get hyped without worry!THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT EVERYONE!!With this news, I'd like to shed light on what to expect for launch, and the planned roadmap for post launch.On launch, the game will be available on Steam, Xbox and Xbox PC Gamepass. Xbox and PC Gamepass players will have crossplay. Steam players will only be able to play with other Steam players.The game will feature a S |
| I added PETS to Shift At Midnight! | 2026-07-08 | Attention prospective employees! To boost morale, Midnight Mart has officially approved a new 'Bring Your Pet To Work' policy. I know it’s been a while since I showed anything new, and yeah, we've had a few delays. But I've been quietly working in the background adding a bunch of new stuff to the game since the demo. Over the coming weeks, I’m going to be putting out frequent updates to show off everything that has changed. First up: Pets! I wanted to give you a real reason to take a sketchy night shift job where the customers might actually be monsters. So now, before you even start your first shift, you adopt a pet. You get to choose betwee |
| A New Update On Release | 2026-06-08 | Dear Employees,Look guys, we fucked it alright but it’ll be OK.Put away those party hats, folks: Shift at Midnight is being delayed again!We're now targeting the second half of July. We’re confident about this window, but we want to be absolutely sure before we commit to a specific date again (for obvious reasons).We promise that there isn’t anything sinister going on, the external teams just need a bit more time.They are COOKING and giving Shift the final attention it needs and deserves. It is so close, but it needs one final push to make it the absolute best it can be for all players.With the bad news out of the way, we do also have some co |
| New Trailer + Different Release Date | 2026-05-28 | Shift At Midnight is now releasing on June 17th!(WOW one whole day earlier!)Sorry for the date change again BUT, I have a brand new trailer for you to watch! I promise this is the locked-in, final release date :-) |
| Import news regarding the release date | 2026-05-20 | I have a update about the release date of the game sorry for this but theres some big things coming and all will be clear Soon™ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3722330/Shift_At_Midnight/ OFFICIAL CHANNELS COMPANY TIKTOK COMPANY INSTAGRAM COMPANY X (TWITTER) DEVELOPER UPDATE FEED P.S. Report to the Company Discord to coordinate shifts with fellow employees and receive direct memos from the District Manager. |
| THE MAKING OF SHIFT AT MIDNIGHT | 2026-04-09 | Hey Everyone!In celebration for the release date reveal (May 28th), I've made a Youtube video going over the quirky development process that's led up to now, scaring streamers and youtubers along the way.- Bun Muen |
| SUBJECT: THE RELEASE DATE IS HERE | 2026-04-09 | SHIFT AT MIDNIGHT IS COMING MAY 28TH Employees you and your co-workers will be able to get your hands on SHIFT AT MIDNIGHT ON MAY 28TH! Check out our release date trailer above shown off at the Triple-i Initiative showcase. We have a lot planned so see the new monsters added, decorations, the forest, weapons, traps and so much more chaos. So Wishlist now and get ready to start your shift. ALSO We have a message from the CEO which we demand you check out here! Make sure to leave him comments and all the love! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3722330/Shift_At_Midnight/ OFFICIAL CHANNELS COMPANY TIKTOK COMPANY INSTAGRAM COMPANY X (TWITTER) DEV |
| Shift At Midnight will be at The Triple-i Initiative on April 9th! | 2026-03-18 | Employees Shift At Midnight will be at The Triple-i Initiative showcase on April 9th! Expect 45 minutes of non-stop world premieres, gameplay reveals, and major announcements. Management expects your full attention. It'll be streamed on Youtube, Twitch and right here on Steam. Check out https://iii-initiative.com/ for more information. That’s all for now, hope to see you at the show. That is all. |
| UPDATED DEMO THIS STEAM NEXT FEST | 2026-02-23 | Management has authorized a significant update to the Shift At Midnight Demo in preparation for the upcoming Steam Next Fest. We have expanded your job responsibilities. While "fun" is not a metric we typically track, we are legally required to inform you that these new systems are for your "mandated enjoyment" and that of your friends. We have a new training video you can check out here - Review the changelog below. Ignorance of new protocols will not be accepted as an excuse for workplace accidents. SYSTEM & LANGUAGE SUPPORT: Multi-Language Support: The Shift At Midnight demo is now fully localized and playable in the following languages: E |
| SUBJECT: MANDATORY SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT | 2026-01-27 | Attention Staff, You may notice the PR department has been busy. In an effort to "connect with the youth" (and satisfy the investors), we are officially launching company social media accounts. We expect you all to follow along. We’ll be sharing teasers, protocol updates, and surveillance footage in the months leading up to release. It’s a great way to stay informed, and Management is definitely keeping an eye on the follower count... so don't be the one who didn't click the button. We have significant changes planned, so please remain alert in the upcoming months. OFFICIAL CHANNELS COMPANY TIKTOK COMPANY INSTAGRAM COMPANY X (TWITTER) DEVELOP |
| DISCORD SERVER IS LIVE! | 2025-10-01 | Hey everyone!One of the most common requests I’ve received since the demo launched is for a better way to find other players and to directly reach out with feedback, questions, or bug reports.To help with this, I’ve gotten help to set up and moderate an official Discord server for Shift at Midnight!🎮 What you’ll find inside:Matchmaking channels – easily find other players to team up withFeedback & bug reporting – a direct line to me (the dev)Announcements – stay up to date on builds, patches, and newsCommunity hub – share theories, gameplay clips, and meet others who love the gameModerators will be keeping things friendly and organized so th |