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Steam News6 May 20261mo ago

May 7 Update Notice

Server Maintenance Notice To ensure stable service, server maintenance will be conducted according to the schedule below.

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Full The Midnight Walkers update

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What changed

12 fixes2 additions7 changes0 removals
  • Server
  • Performance
  • Gameplay
  • Maps
  • Fixes
  • UI and audio
changedServer Maintenance NoticeTo ensure stable service, server maintenance will be conducted according to the schedule below.
changedServer OptimizationServer optimization and adjustments will be performed to alleviate connection instability reported in some regions and to provide a more stable live service environment.
changedTrade Market Access Requirement ChangesThe required level to join the Trade Market has been changed from character Level 5 to Level 15. Survivors who already joined the Trade Market before the change can continue to use it as before. Characters who have not joined the Trade Market can join upon reaching Level 15.
changedOthersThe set effect descriptions for the Vendor stickers Faint Luck of the Heavens, Smooth Luck of the Heavens, and Strong Luck of the Heavens have been adjusted to display more clearly.
fixedBug FixesFixed an issue on some world maps where loot items appeared obscured by or overlapping with objects.
fixedBug FixesFixed an issue where the crosshair was displayed when firing while aiming down sights with a firearm.

The Midnight Walkers changes

changedTo ensure stable service, server maintenance will be conducted according to the schedule below.
changedServer optimization and adjustments will be performed to alleviate connection instability reported in some regions and to provide a more stable live service environment.
changedThe required level to join the Trade Market has been changed from character Level 5 to Level 15. Survivors who already joined the Trade Market before the change can continue to use it as before. Characters who have not joined the Trade Market can join upon reaching Level 15.
changedThe set effect descriptions for the Vendor stickers Faint Luck of the Heavens, Smooth Luck of the Heavens, and Strong Luck of the Heavens have been adjusted to display more clearly.
fixedFixed an issue on some world maps where loot items appeared obscured by or overlapping with objects.

Server Maintenance Notice

To ensure stable service, server maintenance will be conducted according to the schedule below.

Maintenance Schedule

2026-05-07 04:00 ~ 09:00 (UTC)

2026-05-06 21:00 ~ 2026-05-07 02:00 (PDT)

2026-05-07 06:00 ~ 11:00 (CEST)

Maintenance Details

Server Optimization

Server optimization and adjustments will be performed to alleviate connection instability reported in some regions and to provide a more stable live service environment.

Trade Market Access Requirement Changes

  • The required level to join the Trade Market has been changed from character Level 5 to Level 15.

    • Survivors who already joined the Trade Market before the change can continue to use it as before.

    • Characters who have not joined the Trade Market can join upon reaching Level 15.

Others

  • The set effect descriptions for the Vendor stickers Faint Luck of the Heavens, Smooth Luck of the Heavens, and Strong Luck of the Heavens have been adjusted to display more clearly.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue on some world maps where loot items appeared obscured by or overlapping with objects.

  • Fixed an issue where the crosshair was displayed when firing while aiming down sights with a firearm.

  • Fixed an issue where LOCKDOWN's Meticulous Looting skill effect was not being applied.

  • Fixed an issue where certain items could not be moved when stacked while looting.

  • Fixed an issue where the Escape pod's lights were displayed abnormally through walls in some areas.

  • Fixed an issue where Workbench favorites were not being saved.

  • Fixed an issue where, after using BARTENDER's Drink Crafting skill, re-entering the command for an already crafted drink would prevent any actions other than that drink's action.

  • Fixed an issue where red dot notifications were intermittently not displayed.

  • Fixed an issue where the glass shards on the floor of the Interval Zone waiting room sparkled even when stationary.

  • [New] Fixed an issue where Bandages were not properly consumed when used, with only the use motion playing.

  • [New] Fixed an issue where smoking was still possible even after all Cigarette uses had been consumed.

  • [New] Fixed an issue where Smashers and Chargers occasionally behaved abnormally in certain situations.

Known Issues

  • There is an issue where the game intermittently force-closes during shader compilation.

  • There is an issue where the game freezes intermittently when a Zombie's grab attack occurs in certain situations.

  • There is an issue where some UI elements display abnormally when DLSS Frame Generation is enabled in the graphics options.

  • There is an issue where, when wearing the new Armor 'Silent Zip-Up Jacket', some weapons and the Escape pod tracking device are obscured by the Armor in third-person view.

Important Notes:

  • Matchmaking will be unavailable starting 30 minutes before maintenance begins.

  • If maintenance starts during gameplay, there is a risk of item loss.

  • Please be sure to safely exit the game before maintenance begins.

We will do our best to provide a better game experience.

Thank you.

Source

Steam News / 6 May 2026

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