- New Seasonal Event: Hackoween Special Is Live! 🎃 - 5 October 2026
Hello everyone,October is our monsters' favorite month, and this year they're not celebrating alone. Join us for the spookiest event of the year: our brand-new seasonal event, Hackoween Special, is now live in Dark Hours!Spooky decorations, a brand-new mini-game, and exclusive cosmetics are dropping into your heists for a limited time.🗓️ From October 6th to November 6th👻 Halloween MakeoverDark Hours lobby and environments have swapped their usual gloom for... well, more gloom, but with candles this time. Pumpkins, cauldrons filled with candy, tombstones, bats, spider webs, and Halloween garlands are scattered all around. It's still a heist though, so don't get too distracted.🎃 Grab the Pumpkin, Score the Points!This event brings a brand-new seasonal mechanic! A pumpkin head will appear randomly on the map. Grab it, put it on your head, and earn event points for every second you wear…
- Dark Hours Is 40% Off for the Steam Autumn Sale! - 1 October 2026
Hello everyone,The Steam Autumn Sale is live, and Dark Hours is now 40% off until October 8th.If you've been waiting for the right moment to bring friends along, this is it. Grab the game, gather your crew, and see how well your heist plans hold up when you're trapped with a deadly monster. 🗓️ On sale until October 8th🍂 40% OFF🎃 Spooky season starts soon in Dark HoursPerfect timing: our first Halloween seasonal event is coming up on October 6th! Grab the game during the sale and you'll be right in time for the event.The event includes:Halloween-themed maps & lobbyA brand-new seasonal mini-gameExclusive Halloween cosmetics to unlock💀 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. Exp…
- Scheduled Online Maintenance on Sept 22: Dark Hours Multiplayer May Be Affected - 21 September 2026
Hello everyone,Just a quick heads-up: Epic Online Services (EOS) will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on September 22nd at 06:00 UTC (08:00 CEST) for about one hour, which may affect the multiplayer features in Dark Hours.During this window, you may experience issues with:Joining or creating lobbiesMatchmaking and session searchesSending or receiving invitesOngoing multiplayer sessions being disconnectedThe maintenance is expected to last about one hour, followed by up to one hour of degraded service availability. No action is required on your end, everything will resume automatically once it's doneYou can follow the current status of Epic Online Services in real time here: https://status.epicgames.com/Thanks for your patience!Raven 🔔 Don't want to miss the latest news about Dark Hours? Follow us:Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram Or contact us at [email protected]
- September Sale: Dark Hours Is 40% Off! - 3 September 2026
Hello everyone, September's here. Not quite ready to go back to routine? Good, because there's still a heist waiting for you! Dark Hours is 40% off on Steam until September 17th. Grab the game, gather your crew, and get to work.💀 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, teleporters, tasers and moreComplete 12+ mission objectives: steal precious artifacts, destroy evidence, blow up the building, escape with the jackpot and moreSteal valuable loot, complete…
- Scheduled EOS Maintenance on July 21st: Dark Hours Multiplayer May Be Affected - 20 July 2026
Hello everyone,Just a quick heads-up: Epic Online Services (EOS) will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on July 21st at 06:00 UTC (08:00 CEST) for about one hour, which may affect the multiplayer features in Dark Hours.During this window, you may experience issues with:Joining or creating lobbiesMatchmaking and session searchesSending or receiving invitesOngoing multiplayer sessions being disconnectedThe maintenance is expected to last about one hour, followed by up to one hour of degraded service availability. No action is required on your end, everything will resume automatically once it's doneYou can follow the current status of Epic Online Services in real time here: https://status.epicgames.com/Thanks for your patience!Raven 🔔 Don't want to miss the latest news about Dark Hours? Follow us:Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram Or contact us at [email protected]
- Summer Break Is Over, Thank You Burglars! - 19 July 2026
Hello everyone,Our Summer Break seasonal event has officially come to an end, and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who took part in it!Over the past month, you jumped into your heists with sunny decorations, beach ball targets, and exclusive cosmetics to unlock. It was great to see so many of you take part and enjoy this sunny break in Dark Hours.We're already back to work on upcoming updates and future events, and we're looking forward to sharing more with you soon!Once again, thank you for playing and for your continued support! Have a great rest of your summer,Raven🔔 Don't want to miss the latest news about Dark Hours? Follow us:Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram Or contact us at [email protected]
- Summer Discount: Dark Hours Is 40% Off! - 18 July 2026
Hello everyone,Summer isn't over yet, and we're keeping the sunny vibes going a little longer. Dark Hours is now 40% OFF on Steam from July 18th until August 1st.Since 1.0, we've focused on improving your experience through performance optimizations, monster behavior tweaks, and tons of fixes. The game also launched a couple of months ago on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with crossplay support. If you've been waiting for the right moment to bring friends along, now's the time to grab the game and gather your crew! 🗓️ On sale until August 1st🌞 40% OFF🌴 Last chance: Summer Break ends in less than 48 hours!Summer Break is still live for a couple more days, until July 20th. It's your last chance to jump in, aim at the beach ball targets, and unlock the exclusive summer cosmetics before the event wraps up. 💀 New here? What's Dark Hours?Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for 1-4 player…
- New Co-op Bundle: Dark Hours & The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu! - 15 July 2026
Hello everyone,Are you and your crew always looking for co-op adventures? Good, because Dark Hours is now part of a new bundle with The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, released today by ACE Team and Nacon!Two 4-player co-op games in one bundle: a haunted heist and a cursed jungle expedition. Bring your team, you'll need them.👉 Grab the bundle here, and get 10% OFF on both games (cumulative with any ongoing sale). Here’s a description of each game included in the bundle: The Mound: Omen of CthulhuIn up to four player co-op, form a group of explorers searching for treasure. In this cursed jungle, danger is everywhere and monstrous creatures alter reality. Stay clear-headed and tame the jungle before it devours you…Dark HoursDark 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…
- Dark Hours Is 40% Off for the Steam Summer Sale! - 25 June 2026
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 maps & lobby inspired by summer vacationsA brand-new mini-game with beach ball targetsExclusive Summer cosmetics to unlockFind more details about the event in this dedicated news:💀 New here? What's Dark Hours?Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror…
- Patchnote #89 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26953) - 24 June 2026
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 limitation in non-crossplay sessions. Player feedback is welcome to confirm whether the issue is resolved.
- Summer Break Is Live, Dark Hours New Seasonal Event 🌴 - 19 June 2026
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 remembering why you're really here. 🎯 Aim, Throw, Score!This event brings a brand-new seasonal mechanic! Scattered across the maps, you'll find targets placed in unexpected spots. Pick up the beach balls you can find around the place, take aim, and…
- Dark Hours Regular Update (v1.0.26940), Patch #88 - 19 June 2026
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 more details about the event in this dedicated news:🔧 Bug fixes and general improvementsWe've also made a number of bug fixes and general improvements to enhance your overall experience. You can find the full list of changes in the detailed patchnote…
- Dark Hours Is 40% Off: Mid-Year Discount Is Live! - 4 June 2026
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, teleporters, tasers and moreComplete 12+ mission objectives: steal precious artifacts, destroy evidence, blow up the building, escape with the jackpot and moreSteal valuable loot, complete your contracts, and score big!Heists are better with friends, and s…
- Patchnote #87 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26838) - 22 May 2026
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 players. Fixed pathfinding loops caused by invalid threat checks. Fixed monsters getting stuck when players were outside the navmesh or around the Cruise Ship tree. Gameplay Metal Gate Statue Fix: Fixed Metal Gates that were no longer destroying statue…
- Patchnote #86 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26799) - 14 May 2026
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 version until the issue is resolved or using `-dx11` launch parameter.
- Patchnote #85 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26769) - 8 May 2026
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 Wraith could incorrectly react when hit by a metal item. Reset Replication Fix: Fixed replication problems affecting the Voltaïc Wraith’s reset behaviour.Reset Explosion Light Fix: Fixed the visibility of the Voltaïc Wraith’s explosion light after…
- Patchnote #84 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26710) - 29 April 2026
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 Counter Fix: Fixed an issue where the Blind Ghoul could target the player using the foghorn after being countered by it. - Wandering Dart Fix: Fixed an issue where the Blind Ghoul could not be slowed down by dart projectiles while wandering through the l…
- Patchnote #83 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26633) - 24 April 2026
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: Fixed an issue where the Cursed Pharaoh could repeatedly use its cursed mark. Driftborn:Door Interaction Fix: Fixed an issue where the Driftborn could pass through closed doors. GeneralLobby List Crash Fix: Fixed a crash that could occur while browsin…
- Dark Hours is OUT NOW on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S! - 22 April 2026
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 latest news about Dark Hours? Follow us: Discord TikTok Bluesky Twitter Instagram Or contact us at [email protected]
- Patchnote #82 for Dark Hours (v1.0.26534) - 22 April 2026
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.
