Midnight Murder Club Gets A 1.0 Release Date And A Content Roadmap Leading To Launch

Developer Velan Studios has announced that its online party shooter, Midnight Murder Club, will be releasing on August 15 on PS5 and PC.

Hitting early access in March of this year, Midnight Murder Club is an online multiplayer shooter…with a twist. Set within Wormwood Manor, rounds are played out in complete darkness, with the old mansion only illuminated by players’ gunfire and desperate knife swings. Featuring various modes like free-for-all and team deathmatch, six players enter the pitch black estate, sneak around its corridors and rooms, trying not to make too much noise, as proximity chat will quickly give away their position.

Another layer of chaos is added to the game in the Wildcards game mode, where rule and gameplay-altering modifiers are added to the mix. Maybe you’ll leave a light trail behind you wherever you go, or the player in first will have a spotlight on them, or maybe everyone in the house will be miniaturised. It’s far and away the most hectic game mode on offer, and it’s a load of fun.

As I mentioned, Midnight Murder Club has been in early access for a few months, but a 1.0 release date is now on the table. In the lead-up to the game’s full launch, Velan Studios has outlined a content roadmap that will see new improvements and updates drop between now and August 15. Speaking of which, the latest update is live now, adding the following Wildcards to the game:

• Flameskull: Fly this flaming missile through the mansion until it ends in a fiery explosion.
• Falling Chandelier: Set a trap in the mansion, falling onto the heads of unsuspecting club members below.
• All in the Chamber: Fire every bullet at once, turning your revolver into a one-handed shotgun.
• Shrink Shot: Getting shot makes your character smaller!
• Gift from the Grave: After dying, respawn with a gift to give you an edge.
• Knives Only: Your gun only shoots blanks. Toys and knives are the only way to get kills!
• Growing Glow Trails: Every kill grows your glow trail, making you an easier target.
• Pinged to Death: Kills lead to pings in the mansion, revealing player locations.
• Party Room: One random room of the mansion adds a disco ball and music. Perfect to set the mood for a shootout!
• Sound Blast Jazz Club: Jazz up your gunshots by replacing them with musical instruments.

You can watch the Midnight Murder Club release date trailer here:

I’ve been playing Midnight Murder Club quite a bit during the early access period, and it’s a blast. The start of each match is quiet and tense, all before bullets start flying, the yelling begins, and bodies start dropping. If you’re keen to play, whether before the full release or after, you’ll be pleased to know that you won’t have to talk five friends into buying the game. One person can buy Midnight Murder Club and invite up to five friends to play for free by using Guest Passes. It’s a clever idea that significantly lowers the barrier to entry.

Have you played Midnight Murder Club? Will you be jumping on board when it hits 1.0? Let us know in the comments or on our social media.