Shift At Midnight Patch Notes — Every Update & What Changed

Shift At Midnight launched July 22, 2026 and has received consistent post-launch content and balance updates. This page tracks every official patch, new mechanics, customer roster additions, and what is confirmed coming next.

Update Timeline

Oct 26, 2026 — Steam Scream V sale + CRACK at Midnight bundle

No content patch this month, but two commercial updates worth logging:

• Steam Scream V sale: Shift At Midnight is 10% off from October 26 to November 2, 2026 — the first discount since the October 1 Autumn Sale.
• CRACK at Midnight bundle: a two-game bundle pairing Shift At Midnight with CRACK, a 1–4 player co-op incremental game about cracking open a giant egg in a lab. Owning either game still lets you complete the bundle at 10% off the other, so it works as a "buy the second game cheap" deal rather than a first-purchase discount.

The developer's September note — "next update will have some more spooky stuff for endless mode" — had not shipped a content patch by October 30. If a Halloween-timed Endless Mode update lands, this page will get the changelog first.

Oct 1, 2026 — Steam Autumn Sale

A straight 10% discount running October 1–8, 2026, announced through the in-fiction "Midnight Mart" framing. No gameplay changes; it is listed here so the update timeline reflects every official Steam post rather than only patches.

Sep 1, 2026 — 30 New Customers + More

The second major customer expansion and Endless Mode overhaul:

• 30 NEW CUSTOMERS added to both Story Mode and Endless Mode, bringing the total added customer count to 45 since launch.
• Chainsaw added as a purchasable melee weapon — high damage, and now required to unlock the "LOCKED AND LOADED" achievement.
• Security Cameras in Endless Mode: players can view live security feeds on the counter computer to monitor creatures (such as the Rakes) creeping in from the dark forest perimeter.
• Pet for Endless Mode: you can now purchase your pet companion to live at the store and clean up messes during Endless Mode shifts.
• Patience re-enabled in Endless Mode: reversed the July 29 removal; customer patience timers now apply in Endless Mode again.
• Storage Room buff: starting Endless Mode Shift 1 now includes 2 bear traps and 2 wooden planks in the storage room.
• Traps expansion: players can now purchase 3 additional bear traps instead of 2.
• Cleaned up Endless Mode UI: removed quota, personal funds, and pet info from the End of Day Report, and disabled irrelevant store emails in Endless Mode.
• Lots of bug fixes and crash resolutions.

Aug 20, 2026 — 15 Customers + Bug Fixes

A major quality-of-life and customer roster update:

• 15 NEW CUSTOMERS added across Story Mode and Endless Mode.
• Steam Cloud saves added: progress now automatically synchronizes across PCs through Steam Cloud.
• Individual volume sliders: players can now adjust mic volume per teammate in multiplayer lobbies.
• Equalized product prices: store merchandise pricing was balanced so accumulating the $250 pet surgery funds for the True Ending is significantly less RNG-dependent.
• Start-of-shift notes fix: resolved the bug where shift-opening notes failed to randomize properly.
• UI and language text fixes across non-English localizations.

Jul 29, 2026 — Balancing + Bug Fixes

The big post-launch balancing patch. Key changes:

• A second gun can be purchased in the store and used during regular store hours.
• Endless Mode / Post-Story Mode: monsters called The Rakes now slowly emerge from the forest. You must shoot them before they reach the playable area — or "bad stuff will happen."
• Patience was removed in Endless Mode / Post-Story Mode (the mechanic no longer applies there).
• Various bug and crash fixes.
• Next content update: "more customers!!" — more Doppelgangers/customers are confirmed on the way.

What this means for you: Endless Mode is now actively dangerous before the Hunt even starts — the Rakes are a new mechanic, not just atmosphere. See the Endless Mode guide for survival strategy.

Jul 23, 2026 — 6-Player Lobbies + Fixes

A day-one patch that addressed player feedback on lobby size:

• 6-player lobbies: when creating a lobby you can now select a max player count of 6.
• ⚠️ Important caveat: the developer explicitly notes the game is designed and marketed around a maximum of 3 players. 4–6 is "outside the way the game is designed" — too chaotic, not recommended for a first playthrough.
• Fixed lobby creation for players in Russia.
• Lowered Marionette HP (easier boss fight).
• Made the Jack-in-the-Box louder (easier to hear the cue).
• Removed the profanity filter.
• Various minor bug fixes.

Jul 22, 2026 — Launch & Networking Branch

• Full launch on Steam, Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass (day one).
• Same day, the developer published "Can't Join a Lobby?" — a temporary beta branch (network-issues-patch, access code networkissues) to fix widespread Steam lobby-join failures. A permanent fix was promised for the main version.
• Steam was listed in the Global Top Sellers chart in its launch week.

What's Coming Next

Confirmed by the developer across the official Steam posts and Discord:

• Endless Mode major expansion — Q4 2026: A free major "Endless Mode" overhaul planned for Q4 2026, bringing special customers, weapons, traps, and alien creatures. The August and September patches began laying the groundwork with the Rakes, security camera systems, and Endless pets.
• More spooky stuff for Endless Mode: Following the September 1 update, the developer confirmed additional atmospheric and survival mechanics for Endless Mode are in active testing.

Follow the official Steam News hub and the game's Discord for announcements — we mirror major updates here.

Current as of October 30, 2026: The latest content patch is still the September 1, 2026 update (30 New Customers + Chainsaw + Security Cameras). October brought only sales and the CRACK bundle; the teased "spooky stuff for Endless Mode" has not shipped yet.

FAQ

Does Shift At Midnight have Steam Cloud saves? Yes! As of the August 20, 2026 update, Steam Cloud saves are officially supported and sync across your devices.

What is the new Chainsaw weapon? Added on September 1, 2026, the Chainsaw is a powerful purchasable melee weapon and is now required to complete the "LOCKED AND LOADED" achievement.

How do security cameras work in Endless Mode? Added in the September 1 update, you can interact with the store computer to view live camera feeds of the surrounding forest perimeter, letting you spot approaching Rakes before they reach the building.

How do I check my game version? Steam → Library → right-click Shift At Midnight → Properties → Installed Files, or check Steam News for the latest update date.

Patch details from official Steam announcements (July–October 2026), including the October 1 Autumn Sale, the October 26 Steam Scream V sale and the CRACK at Midnight bundle. This page is updated as new patches ship.