Developer Bun Muen and publisher Kwalee have officially locked in the release date for their upcoming online co-op detective horror title. Shift At Midnight will launch on July 22, 2026, arriving on PC via Steam and for Xbox Series X|S, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass.

The announcement comes just under two weeks ahead of the game's arrival. The developers shared their excitement regarding the upcoming launch, stating, “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!”

Quick Facts

  • Release Date: July 22, 2026
  • Platforms: PC (Steam) and Xbox Series X|S
  • Game Pass: Included at launch
  • Co-op: Supports up to three players

What to Expect in Shift At Midnight

The core gameplay loop centers on investigating customers across randomly generated worlds. Players must work together to identify which customers are human and which are not. A failure to correctly identify the non-human threats forces players to shift tactics, requiring them to board up the area, deploy traps, and hide from incoming monsters.

The title includes several key features at launch:

  • Online co-op for up to three players.
  • A Story Mode featuring 13 randomly generated shifts.
  • Gas station management mechanics.
  • Proximity chat to facilitate communication during investigations.
  • Character customization options.

While the game is launching with a focus on its Story Mode, the developers have already confirmed plans for an Endless Mode, which is currently slated for release in Q4 2026. Steam users can also expect public server browsing to be available either at launch or shortly thereafter.

Post-Launch Content

Players won't have to wait long for fresh content. The team behind Shift At Midnight confirmed that a major content update is scheduled for a few weeks after the initial release. This update will expand the game's roster of customers, enemies, and weapons across both Story and Endless modes. For those curious about the mechanics before the launch date, a demo is currently available on the game's Steam page.

Note that for those planning to play with friends across different platforms, crossplay between Xbox and Steam will not be supported.