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Steam News12 November 20257mo ago

Major Update - Save System, Steam Cloud & New Features!

Hey, everyone! This is a big one! I'm excited to announce a major update that adds one of the most requested features - a proper save system. You can now start a case and return to it whenever you want!

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addedHey, everyone!This is a big one! I'm excited to announce a major update that adds one of the most requested features - a proper save system. You can now start a case and return to it whenever you want!
addedWhat's New:Save system implemented - The feature you've been asking for! You can now start an investigation and come back to it later. The game automatically saves when you leave the office (returning to menu or exiting the game). Note: You can have one active case at a time - starting a new case will overwrite your previous save. Steam post image
addedWhat's New:Steam Cloud support added - Your saves are now backed up to Steam Cloud, so you can continue your investigations on any computer.
addedWhat's New:Notepad zoom feature - You can now zoom in on your notepad for better readability. Perfect for reviewing your notes and seeing all the details clearly. Steam post image
addedWhat's New:Chess minigame added - Need a break from investigating? You can now play a game of chess in the detective's office. Sometimes the best insights come after clearing your mind! Steam post image
fixedWhat's New:Notepad text overflow fixed - Resolved the bug that caused text to spill outside the notepad boundaries.

Midnight Files changes

addedThis is a big one! I'm excited to announce a major update that adds one of the most requested features - a proper save system. You can now start a case and return to it whenever you want!
addedSave system implemented - The feature you've been asking for! You can now start an investigation and come back to it later. The game automatically saves when you leave the office (returning to menu or exiting the game). Note: You can have one active case at a time - starting a new case will overwrite your previous save. Steam post image
addedSteam Cloud support added - Your saves are now backed up to Steam Cloud, so you can continue your investigations on any computer.
addedNotepad zoom feature - You can now zoom in on your notepad for better readability. Perfect for reviewing your notes and seeing all the details clearly. Steam post image
addedChess minigame added - Need a break from investigating? You can now play a game of chess in the detective's office. Sometimes the best insights come after clearing your mind! Steam post image

Hey, everyone!

This is a big one! I'm excited to announce a major update that adds one of the most requested features - a proper save system. You can now start a case and return to it whenever you want!

What's New:

  • Save system implemented - The feature you've been asking for! You can now start an investigation and come back to it later. The game automatically saves when you leave the office (returning to menu or exiting the game). Note: You can have one active case at a time - starting a new case will overwrite your previous save. Steam post image

  • Steam Cloud support added - Your saves are now backed up to Steam Cloud, so you can continue your investigations on any computer.

  • Notepad zoom feature - You can now zoom in on your notepad for better readability. Perfect for reviewing your notes and seeing all the details clearly. Steam post image

  • Chess minigame added - Need a break from investigating? You can now play a game of chess in the detective's office. Sometimes the best insights come after clearing your mind! Steam post image

  • Notepad text overflow fixed - Resolved the bug that caused text to spill outside the notepad boundaries.

  • Various bug fixes - Several other improvements and fixes to polish the experience.

The update is live now and will download automatically. This is a significant step forward for the game, and I hope it makes your detective experience even better! If you're enjoying Midnight Files, please consider leaving a review. It helps more detectives discover the game.

Thank you for playing!

Pawel / Paper Lynx Games

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Steam News / 12 November 2025

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