Oct 23

Rivals of Aether II - Etalus

We've been investigating that pesky rollback bug players have been reporting, and finally tracked it down! We're happy to report that players should no longer receive excessive rollback in Crew Battle mode. We also improved re-queueing with a Team of Friends and fixed a few other small issues in this hotfix:

CREW BATTLES

Fixed a bug that caused excessive rollbacks when playing as a Team of One or against a Team of One.
- The rollbacks were caused by a discrepancy between hurtboxes on the server and client, making the client say you hit things you did not.
Fixed a matchmaking issue that made it impossible to matchmake again after your first match when re-queuing an existing lobby of 3.
Fixed a hang that could occur when spawning the next character in a lineup inside of an article (such as a Kragg rock sitting on top platform)

In Doubles and Crews matchmaking, when matchmaking with friends, your lobby will no longer be disbanded after the match ends.
Bug fix: If a player gets KOd while grabbed, the grabbing player will now immediately go into the grab release state.
- Previously, they would act as if they were still grabbing the dead player, and could throw them into the blastzone to take a 2nd stock from them.
Allow players to change their teams in matchmade Doubles (returning to the behavior before the mid-month patch) (For the people who *really* wanted to be on the Green Team).

Bug fix: Aerial Down Special will no longer crash the game when trading with another grab.
Down Special can no longer grab opponents who have chaingrab protection.
- This prevents an infinite when two Galvans surrounded their opponent with Down Specials.

Oct 23

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Announced!

Fallout 4 - Jesscapade

Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition Announced!

It’s been ten years since players first stepped out of Vault 111 and into the post-nuclear world of Fallout 4. To mark the occasion, Bethesda Game Studios is thrilled to announce Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition. This is the ultimate celebration of a beloved classic, bringing together the complete Fallout 4 experience. The Anniversary Edition will be available digitally on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on November 10.

This special release includes the base game and the six official add-ons: Automatron, Far Harbor, Nuka-World, and the Workshop expansions. Whether you’re building settlements, battling robots, or exploring the mysteries of the Commonwealth, every adventure is here.

But that’s not all! The Anniversary Edition also bundles over 150 pieces of Creation Club content, including fan favorites and previously unreleased items designed to enhance your journey. From new weapons and different Dogmeat breeds like a husky or a Dalmatian, to gameplay tweaks and quest expansions, there’s something for every Vault Dweller.

Creations Come to Fallout 4!

For the first time ever, Creations are coming to Fallout 4! The Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition introduces a brand-new in-game Creations menu, making it easier than ever to discover, download and enjoy content from professional developers and passionate enthusiasts alike. That means you’ll see even more new content coming to the Commonwealth, ready to transform your adventure in exciting new ways.

Whether you’re a longtime Sole Survivor or a newcomer to the wasteland, the Anniversary Edition is the definitive way to experience Fallout 4.

Oct 23

Dark Hours FULL GAME - 1.0 is OUT NOW!

Dark Hours: Prologue - Poke Hacktag

Hello everyone,

Today, we are thrilled to announce the wait is over: Dark Hours 1.0 is finally out! Gear up, gather your crew, and let the horrific heist night begin.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2208570/Dark_Hours/

💀 What's Dark Hours?

Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for up to 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.

🎬 Watch the Cinematic Launch Trailer to get a glimpse of what awaits you.

🔦 What's Available in Version 1.0

8 monsters with their exclusive abilities and weaknesses
50+ heist items: from classic heist kits and hacking tools to remote-control devices, EMP, Holy & Ice grenades, flare guns, entity scanners, GPS trackers, instant cameras, and more
60 maps across 5 environments: Auction Houses, Casinos, Museums, Nuclear Power Plants and Cruise ships
12+ mission objectives to plan your heists around
3 mafia factions to build your reputation across and unlock exclusive items and customizations
4 difficulty levels, including the Nightmare mode.
100+ customization items
Various deadly puzzles, traps & minigames
PvPvE mode where 2 teams of robbers compete against each other
Crossplay and friends online system

You can find the complete patchnote at the end of this news.

❤️Thank You for your support!

This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without you. Your feedback, passion, and support through Early Access kept us going, and we can’t thank you enough.

From everyone on the Dark Hours team: thank you for being part of this adventure.

Now go… your next heist is waiting.

Have fun burglars!

Raven

🔔 Stay updated on all things Dark Hours:

Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram

Or contact us at https://contact@darkhours-thegame.com

Patchnote #56 for Dark Hours (v1.0) - 23/10/2025

NEW

Microphone System NEW: Implemented a new microphone system allowing players to select their input device directly in-game and improve sound management.

All Monsters Interact NEW: Added numerous new interactions with gameplay items Certain monsters now react to cold, bright flashes, and objects thrown at them.
Trickster Animation NEW: Added new animations based on interactions.
Cursed Pharaoh Animation NEW: Added new animations based on interactions.
Banshee VFX NEW: Added an area-of-effect around her that freezes nearby surfaces.
Hidebehind AoE VFX NEW: Added an area-of-effect on surrounding surfaces.
NEW Gameplay Items: Almost 40 new items are now available for players to use.
- Various grenades, such as the Ice Grenade
- New hacking devices, including one with monster detection
- Different walkie-talkies, like the GPS Walkie-Talkie
- Unique items such as a teleporter, a plunger, and many more!
Mafia Reputation NEW:
- Contract: Contracts are now affiliated with three different mafia factions, allowing you to improve your reputation with each of them.
- Mafia Reward: Build reputation with each mafia by completing their contracts, unlocking new gameplay items and cosmetic customizations.
PvP Training NEW: Face off against a second team of burglars in 2v2 matches.
Heist Night Timed REWORK: Now complete as many heists as possible within one hour!
Timed Lightswitch NEW: Added timed light switches.
Guitar Cruise Ship NEW: Added a guitar interaction on the Cruise Ship.
Mirror Interact NEW: Mirrors can now be broken by throwing objects at them.
Wall Lamp Interact NEW: Wall lamps can now be destroyed with a crowbar or by throwing objects hard enough.
Bottle Throw NEW: You can now shatter bottles by throwing them.
Return from the van NEW: Players can now return to the heist after leaving through the exit door.
Van Terminal Timer NEW: Added a timer on the terminal before a departure.
Crowbar system NEW: hit direction now depends on player camera rotation (you can now hit below you when looking down).
Charged Hit System NEW: Holding the attack button with the crowbar (and similar items) now charges a powerful hit.
PvP Training NEW: Face off against a second team of burglars in 2v2 matches.
Rarity Contracts NEW: Added a rarity system for contracts.
Rain Ambience Lobby NEW: Added a rain ambience sound to the lobby.

Bug Fix & improvement

Monster

Trickster demon's Laugh Fix: The Trickster Demon’s laugh sound now stops correctly when the ability ends.
Electric VFX Fix: Fixed a bug where the electric VFX from the Voltaic Wraith would never disappear.
Blind ghoul Fix: Fixed several bugs affecting its hearing behavior.
Driftborn Invisibility Fix: Fixed Driftborn invisibility being inconsistent.

Gameplay

Flashlight Updated: Adjusted flashlight lighting for improved visuals.
Explosive Objective Nightmare Mode MOD: The bomb setup minigame has been slightly simplified in Nightmare Mode.
Personal Locker MOD: The personal locker can now hold up to 30 items.
Multiple Adrenaline Fix: Fixed a bug where players would instantly fall KO again after being revived under multiple adrenaline effects.
Taser Desync Fix: Fixed a bug causing desynchronization issues with the taser.

Loot Safe Update: Loot safes can now spawn in rooms other than the control room.
Cruise Ship Fix:
- Staff Bathroom Toilets MOD: Collider improvements for better interaction.
- Hacking Doors Fix: Hacking doors now correctly function as interactive objects.
- Corridor Colliders Fix: Enlarged corridor colliders to allow proper mirror interactions.
- Wall door Fix: Fix d'un wall door affectant la navigation des monstres.
Museum Mammoth Cranium Fix: Fixed Mammoth Cranium collision preset to ignore monsters.
Power Plant Phone Fix: Fixed missing phone mesh in the Power Plant control board.

Lobby Shop Rework: The lobby shop has been updated with new items and a functional shopping cart.
Contract Selection Rework: Redesigned contract selection with updated visuals and improved gameplay flow.
Objective In-Game Update: Updated the in-game objective display.

Audio

Rolling Items Fix: Fixed a bug where rolling item sounds would not stop correctly.
Chicken Sound Fix: Fixed an issue where the chicken sound was too quiet or not audible to monsters when used nearby.
Sound Physic Items NEW: Physical items now make sounds when moved.

General

Fog & Post-Process Adjustments: Visual balancing to improve the overall game atmosphere.
Photo Mod Fix: Photo mode menu now hides correctly UI in the lobby.
Personal Locker in Lobby Mod: Players can now access their personal locker directly in the lobby.

Oct 23

Dark Hours 1.0 is OUT NOW!

Dark Hours - Poke Hacktag

Hello everyone,

Today, we are thrilled to announce the wait is over: Dark Hours 1.0 is finally out! Gear up, gather your crew, and let the horrific heist night begin.

💀 What's Dark Hours?

Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for up to 4 players.

🎬 Watch the Cinematic Launch Trailer to get a glimpse of what awaits you.

🔦 What's Available in Version 1.0

8 monsters with their exclusive abilities and weaknesses
50+ heist items: from classic heist kits and hacking tools to remote-control devices, EMP, Holy & Ice grenades, flare guns, entity scanners, GPS trackers, instant cameras, and more
60 maps across 5 environments: Auction Houses, Casinos, Museums, Nuclear Power Plants and Cruise ships
12+ mission objectives to plan your heists around
3 mafia factions to build your reputation across and unlock exclusive items and customizations
4 difficulty levels, including the Nightmare mode.
100+ customization items
Various deadly puzzles, traps & minigames
PvPvE mode where 2 teams of robbers compete against each other
3 fun extra game modes: Golden Rabbit, Curling & Red Light Green Light
Crossplay and friends online system

You can find the complete patchnote at the end of this news.

❤️Thank You for your support!

This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without you. Your feedback, passion, and support through Early Access kept us going, and we can’t thank you enough.

From everyone on the Dark Hours team: thank you for being part of this adventure.

Now go… your next heist is waiting.

Have fun burglars!

Raven

🔔 Stay updated on all things Dark Hours:

Discord Tiktok Bluesky Twitter Instagram

Or contact us at https://contact@darkhours-thegame.com

Patchnote #56 for Dark Hours (v1.0) - 23/10/2025

NEW

Microphone System NEW: Implemented a new microphone system allowing players to select their input device directly in-game and improve sound management.

All Monsters Interact NEW: Added numerous new interactions with gameplay items Certain monsters now react to cold, bright flashes, and objects thrown at them.
Trickster Animation NEW: Added new animations based on interactions.
Cursed Pharaoh Animation NEW: Added new animations based on interactions.
Banshee VFX NEW: Added an area-of-effect around her that freezes nearby surfaces.
Hidebehind AoE VFX NEW: Added an area-of-effect on surrounding surfaces.
NEW Gameplay Items: Almost 40 new items are now available for players to use.
- Various grenades, such as the Ice Grenade
- New hacking devices, including one with monster detection
- Different walkie-talkies, like the GPS Walkie-Talkie
- Unique items such as a teleporter, a plunger, and many more!
Mafia Reputation NEW:
- Contract: Contracts are now affiliated with three different mafia factions, allowing you to improve your reputation with each of them.
- Mafia Reward: Build reputation with each mafia by completing their contracts, unlocking new gameplay items and cosmetic customizations.
PvP Training NEW: Face off against a second team of burglars in 2v2 matches.
Heist Night Timed REWORK: Now complete as many heists as possible within one hour!
Timed Lightswitch NEW: Added timed light switches.
Guitar Cruise Ship NEW: Added a guitar interaction on the Cruise Ship.
Mirror Interact NEW: Mirrors can now be broken by throwing objects at them.
Wall Lamp Interact NEW: Wall lamps can now be destroyed with a crowbar or by throwing objects hard enough.
Bottle Throw NEW: You can now shatter bottles by throwing them.
Return from the van NEW: Players can now return to the heist after leaving through the exit door.
Van Terminal Timer NEW: Added a timer on the terminal before a departure.
Crowbar system NEW: hit direction now depends on player camera rotation (you can now hit below you when looking down).
Charged Hit System NEW: Holding the attack button with the crowbar (and similar items) now charges a powerful hit.
PvP Training NEW: Face off against a second team of burglars in 2v2 matches.
Rarity Contracts NEW: Added a rarity system for contracts.
Rain Ambience Lobby NEW: Added a rain ambience sound to the lobby.

Bug Fix & improvement

Monster

Trickster demon's Laugh Fix: The Trickster Demon’s laugh sound now stops correctly when the ability ends.
Electric VFX Fix: Fixed a bug where the electric VFX from the Voltaic Wraith would never disappear.
Blind ghoul Fix: Fixed several bugs affecting its hearing behavior.
Driftborn Invisibility Fix: Fixed Driftborn invisibility being inconsistent.

Gameplay

Flashlight Updated: Adjusted flashlight lighting for improved visuals.
Explosive Objective Nightmare Mode MOD: The bomb setup minigame has been slightly simplified in Nightmare Mode.
Personal Locker MOD: The personal locker can now hold up to 30 items.
Multiple Adrenaline Fix: Fixed a bug where players would instantly fall KO again after being revived under multiple adrenaline effects.
Taser Desync Fix: Fixed a bug causing desynchronization issues with the taser.

Loot Safe Update: Loot safes can now spawn in rooms other than the control room.
Cruise Ship Fix:
- Staff Bathroom Toilets MOD: Collider improvements for better interaction.
- Hacking Doors Fix: Hacking doors now correctly function as interactive objects.
- Corridor Colliders Fix: Enlarged corridor colliders to allow proper mirror interactions.
- Wall Door Fix: Fixed a wall door that was affecting monster navigation.
Museum Mammoth Cranium Fix: Fixed Mammoth Cranium collision preset to ignore monsters.
Power Plant Phone Fix: Fixed missing phone mesh in the Power Plant control board.

Lobby Shop Rework: The lobby shop has been updated with new items and a functional shopping cart.
Contract Selection Rework: Redesigned contract selection with updated visuals and improved gameplay flow.
Objective In-Game Update: Updated the in-game objective display.

Audio

Rolling Items Fix: Fixed a bug where rolling item sounds would not stop correctly.
Chicken Sound Fix: Fixed an issue where the chicken sound was too quiet or not audible to monsters when used nearby.
Sound Physic Items NEW: Physical items now make sounds when moved.

General

Fog & Post-Process Adjustments: Visual balancing to improve the overall game atmosphere.
Photo Mod Fix: Photo mode menu now hides correctly UI in the lobby.
Personal Locker in Lobby Mod: Players can now access their personal locker directly in the lobby.