Velan Studios, known for games like Knockout City and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, has announced their new title, Midnight Murder Club. Scheduled for a Fall 2024 release on Steam, this six-player first-person multiplayer party game offers a unique hide-and-seek experience in pitch darkness. Players will rely on a flashlight, revolver, and their wits to survive and outsmart opponents. The game will feature four modes at launch: traditional Deathmatch (including 2v2v2 team variants), Free For All, Hunter/Hunted, and Thief in the Night. The emphasis is on light and sound manipulation, promising an adrenaline-fueled gaming experience.

What are the gameplay modes available in Midnight Murder Club?n

Midnight Murder Club will launch with four gameplay modes: traditional Deathmatch, Free For All, Hunter/Hunted, and Thief in the Night. Each mode offers unique challenges and objectives, enhancing the first-person hide-and-seek gameplay.

As additional background information, Velan Studios has a reputation for innovative gameplay mechanics. Knockout City, for example, introduced dodgeball-inspired multiplayer action which earned critical acclaim. Midnight Murder Club aims to follow this trend by providing a fresh take on multiplayer party games with a blend of strategy, stealth, and survival tactics. The game’s focus on light and darkness play is reminiscent of other horror and thriller games, adding to its unique appeal.