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Night Shift: 1999 changes
It's been a busy few weeks for Night Shift: 1999 and we wanted to take a moment to collect everything in one place for both new and existing followers of the project.
From showcase appearances to interviews and our very first developer log, there's never been a better time to step into the neon-soaked streets of Kings Cross.
Frosty Games Fest 2026
Night Shift: 1999 was featured as part of Frosty Games Fest 2026, the Australian and New Zealand showcase presented during Summer Game Fest.
The event highlighted some of the region's most exciting upcoming games and gave players a fresh look at Night Shift: 1999 ahead of its planned Q3 2026 release window.
Frosty Games Fest 2026
Night Shift: 1999 was featured as part of Frosty Games Fest 2026, the Australian and New Zealand showcase presented during Summer Game Fest.
The event highlighted some of the region's most exciting upcoming games and gave players a fresh look at Night Shift: 1999 ahead of its planned Q3 2026 release window.
Frosty Games Fest:
Featured on GameTrailers
Our latest trailer was also featured by GameTrailers, introducing even more players to Isra's story.
Set in Sydney's Kings Cross during the final year of the millennium, Night Shift: 1999 follows a centuries-old vampire attempting to build a new life while balancing work, relationships, and an increasingly complicated hunger.
Watch the trailer:
Short Version:
Long Version: View store page
ScreenHub Interview
Developer Georgina Owassapian recently sat down with ScreenHub to discuss the inspirations behind Night Shift: 1999.
The interview explores how themes of migration, belonging, identity, and cultural displacement became intertwined with vampire mythology to create the foundation of the game's story.
Read the interview:
https://www.screenhub.com.au/news/interviews/night-shift-1999-developer-interview-2700973/
ArtsHub Interview
Georgina also spoke with ArtsHub about the creative process behind the project, the challenges of independent game development, and how Night Shift: 1999 combines personal experiences with interactive storytelling.
Read the interview:
https://www.artshub.com.au/news/interviews/night-shift-1999-developer-interview-2860453/
The First Developer Log Is Now Live
We've also released the first official Night Shift: 1999 Developer Log.
In this debut episode, Georgina introduces the world of Night Shift: 1999 and discusses how the project came together, the importance of Kings Cross as a setting, the game's distinctive visual style, and the themes that continue to shape its development.
Whether you're interested in vampire stories, Australian game development, visual novels, or simply following the journey of an independent creator, this is the perfect place to begin.
Watch the first Developer Log:
More To Come
Night Shift: 1999 continues development towards launch, and we'll be sharing more developer logs, behind-the-scenes updates, trailers, interviews, and gameplay reveals in the months ahead.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the project so far by watching, sharing, interviewing, wishlisting, and helping spread the word.
We'll see you on the next shift.
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