- July 28 Update Notes - 28 July 2026
Update Completed Hello, Survivors. The scheduled update has now been completed. This update includes difficulty balance adjustments for Survival Mode, along with fixes for several issues reported by the community. Please restart your Steam client before launching the game to ensure the update is applied correctly. Key Changes Reduced zombie HP and damage in Survival Mode. Improved overall game stability. Fixed several issues reported by players. Thank you to all our Survivors for playing and supporting the game.
- An Update on the Development Team and Our Path Forward #2 - 16 July 2026
Director's Message Hello, Survivors around the world. This is Ray, Director of The Midnight Walkers. Today, I would like to speak openly about the situation our development team is currently facing, as well as a major structural change coming to The Midnight Walkers. First of all, I am deeply sorry to share such difficult news with you. Since the launch of The Midnight Walkers, our team has spent a great deal of time trying to improve the game and keep the service running. We have continued to review your feedback, address the game's issues, and explore different ways to create a better combat system and overall gameplay experience. Internally, we discussed and tested many possible directions, including reducing the emphasis on melee combat and strengthening the shooter experience, making major changes to the PvPvE ecosystem, and redesigning the overall flow of the game. However, the de…
- An Update on the Development Team and Our Path Forward - 11 June 2026
Hello, Survivors around the world.This is Ray, Director of The Midnight Walkers.It has been a while since I last spoke to you.Over the past period, we needed time to sort through internal matters within the development team and reconsider the direction of development going forward.First, I want to sincerely apologize for not communicating with you as often as we should have during that time.Today, I would like to speak honestly about the current state of the development team and where we are headed from here.First, the TMW development team has been reorganized into a much smaller team than before.The community managers who were part of the development team have also left, which means that moving forward, I will be communicating development updates and important decisions to you directly.To be honest about our current situation, considering the size of the development team and the curren…
- May 21 Update Notice - 20 May 2026
Server Maintenance NoticeTo ensure stable service, server maintenance will be conducted according to the schedule below. Server Maintenance Schedule2026-05-21 04:00 ~ 09:00 (UTC)2026-05-20 21:00 ~ 2026-05-21 02:00 (PDT)2026-05-21 06:00 ~ 11:00 (CEST)Proximity Voice ChatProximity voice chat has been added. You can now communicate with teammates and nearby players by voice in-game.Voice chat is available in two modes: Team Voice and Global Voice. Team Voice can only be heard by members of the same Squad, while Global Voice is transmitted to nearby players regardless of team affiliation. Global Voice features distance-based attenuation, so audio becomes quieter as players move farther apart.Join In-Progress SessionsYou can now join sessions with open slots even after a game has already started, within a set time window. The time window for joining in-progress sessions varies by mode: 5 min…
- May 14 Update Notice - 13 May 2026
Server Maintenance NoticeTo ensure stable service, server maintenance will be conducted according to the schedule below. Server Maintenance Schedule2026-05-14 04:00 ~ 05:00 (UTC)2026-05-13 21:00 ~ 22:00 (PDT)2026-05-14 06:00 ~ 07:00 (CEST)2026-05-14 04:00 ~ 07:00 (UTC)2026-05-13 21:00 ~ 2026-05-14 00:00 (PDT)2026-05-14 06:00 ~ 09:00 (CEST)Maintenance DetailsOut-Game Tutorial AddedAn out-game tutorial has been added to help new users adapt to the game. When entering each feature screen in the Lobby for the first time, a pop-up tutorial explaining how to use that feature will be displayed automatically.The viewed status of out-game tutorials is saved per account, and tutorials you've already seen will not be displayed automatically again. You can revisit any previously viewed tutorial at any time via ESC - Replay Tutorial.Zombie Balance Adjustments\Spitter's projectile damage has been cha…
- May 7 Update Notice - 6 May 2026
Server Maintenance NoticeTo ensure stable service, server maintenance will be conducted according to the schedule below. Maintenance Schedule2026-05-07 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 DetailsServer OptimizationServer 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 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.OthersThe set effect descriptions for the Vendor stickers Faint Luck of the Heavens, Smooth Luck of the Heavens, and Strong Luck of the H…
- Early Access Hotfix - May 5 #2 - 5 May 2026
Emergency Maintenance NoticeEmergency maintenance is being carried out to ensure a stable gameplay environment.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this sudden maintenance.Maintenance Schedule:2026-05-05 10:00 ~ 11:00 (UTC)2026-05-05 03:00 ~ 04:00 (PDT)2026-05-05 12:00 ~ 13:00 (CEST)Details:Fixed an issue where Bandages did not properly restore health when used.Known Issues\ An issue where LOCKDOWN's Meticulous Looting Skill effect does not take effect properly.Notice:Matchmaking will be disabled starting 30 minutes before maintenance begins.If maintenance starts while you are in-game, there is a risk of item loss.Please make sure to exit the game safely before maintenance begins.We will do our best to provide a better and smoother gameplay experience.Thank you.
- This weekend, play The Midnight Walkers for free! (Completed) - 5 May 2026
Hello, Survivors! Thank you for playing The Midnight Walkers and for all the interest and support you've shown us.Play The Midnight Walkers for free this weekend!During the Free Weekend, anyone can play the game for free. Explore the Liberty Grand Center with your friends and survive together.Free Weekend Period- 2026-05-07 17:00 ~ 2026-05-11 17:00 (UTC) - 2026-05-07 10:00 ~ 2026-05-11 10:00 (PDT) - 2026-05-07 19:00 ~ 2026-05-11 19:00 (CEST)FAQQ1. How can I play for free?A. During the event period, click the "Play Free" button on the The Midnight Walkers store page, and the game will be added to your library, you can download and play for free during this weekend. A Steam account is required, but no payment information needs to be registered.Q2. Can I play with other players?A. Yes. You can play together with friends who own the game and Survivors who joined via the Free Weekend, and Fr…
- Early Access Hotfix - May 5 - 5 May 2026
Temporary Maintenance NoticeA temporary maintenance is being conducted to provide a stable game environment.We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the sudden maintenance.Maintenance Schedule:2026-05-05 04:00 ~ 05:00 (UTC)2026-05-04 21:00 ~ 22:00 (PDT)2026-05-05 06:00 ~ 07:00 (CEST)Maintenance Details:Vendor Sticker Set Effect ChangesThe set effects of L Coin Bronze, Silver, and Gold stickers have been performing more powerfully than intended, so their set effects will be adjusted downward.4th Ranking Match Honor Trophy PlacementTrophies commemorating players who took 1st place in each class on the previous Ranking Match overall ranking have been placed at the Liberty Grand Center. Each trophy will be engraved with the character name of the corresponding 1st place player for that class, and can be viewed in the Central Hall of the 1st floor shopping mall.Bug FixesFixed an issue whe…
- Early Access Hotfix - May 2 #2 - 2 May 2026
Temporary Maintenance NoticeTo provide a stable gaming environment, temporary maintenance will be conducted.We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this sudden maintenance. Maintenance Schedule:2026-05-02 10:00 ~ 11:00 (UTC)2026-05-02 03:00 ~ 04:00 (PDT)2026-05-02 12:00 ~ 13:00 (CEST)Details:Fixed data errors in some items.Mitigated an issue where character controls occasionally wouldn't work properly right after entering the game.ㅁMitigated an issue where key bindings weren't applied correctly.Important Notes:Matchmaking will be disabled starting 30 minutes before maintenance begins.If maintenance starts while you are in-game, there is a risk of item loss.Please make sure to exit the game safely before maintenance begins.We will do our best to provide a better and smoother gameplay experience.Thank you.
- Early Access Hotfix - May 1 - 1 May 2026
Temporary Maintenance NoticeTo provide a stable gaming environment, temporary maintenance will be conducted.We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this sudden maintenance.Maintenance Schedule:May 1, 16:00 ~ May 1, 17:00 (UTC)May 1, 09:00 ~ May 1, 10:00 (PT)May 1, 18:00 ~ May 1, 19:00 (CET)Details:Fixed an issue where certain Defeat missions could not be completed in some modes.Improved clarity of descriptions for certain missions.Updated the “Defeat Charger” mission condition to “Defeat Charger or Smasher."""Notice:- Matchmaking will be disabled starting 30 minutes before maintenance begins.- If maintenance starts while you are in-game, there is a risk of item loss.- Please make sure to exit the game safely before maintenance begins.Known IssueWe would like to inform you of issues recently identified on the live server.Zombie corpses occasionally appear floating in the air.Charact…
- April 30 Update Notice - 29 April 2026
Server Maintenance NoticeTo ensure stable service, server maintenance will be conducted according to the schedule below. Server Maintenance Schedule2026-04-30 04:00 ~ 07:00 (UTC)2026-04-29 21:00 ~ 2026-04-30 00:00 (PDT)2026-04-30 06:00 ~ 09:00 (CEST)Data Reset (Partial Wipe)To more reliably apply the Workbench renewal and farming structure overhaul, a soft reset will be applied along with the maintenance.Data Reset ItemsAll items and currency stored in Loadout, Inventory, Stash, and Secure ContainerAll Vendor stickers (including applied stickers)Marketplace information (sale listings, settlement queue, favorites and filter presets, etc.)Crafting favorites informationMail stored in mailbox (regardless of retention period)Interested ItemsItems Not ResetCreated character information (character XP and level, nickname, etc.)Expanded StashMission progress (including Secure Container expanded…
- Partial Wipe Advance Notice - 23 April 2026
Hello, Survivors.The upcoming April 30 update will introduce the Workbench renewal, and a partial wipe will be carried out alongside the maintenance.This wipe is not a full data wipe. Instead, only certain data will be wipe to align with the Workbench and farming structure overhaul. Character Level, Mission progress, Vendor Affinity, existing characters, and character nicknames will all be preserved. Only items directly tied to the Craft and item systems will be wipe.ScheduleApplied upon completion of maintenance on April 30, 2026Items to Be WipeAll items and Currency stored in your Loadout, Inventory, Stash, and Secure Container\ All Vendor stickers (including applied stickers)Marketplace data (Sell listings, settlement queue, favorites, filter presets, etc.)Craft favoritesAll mail stored in your mailbox (regardless of retention period)Item watchlist entriesItems Not WipeCreated charac…
- Director’s Comments | Development Status and Future Update Roadmap - 8 April 2026
Hello, Survivors. This is Ray, Director of The Midnight Walkers. First, I sincerely apologize that the pace of updates over the past few months has not lived up to your expectations. During this time, we have been focused on stabilizing our live service and restructuring fragmented foundational systems and code so that future updates can be delivered more quickly and reliably. From your perspective, I understand it must have been frustrating to see so few visible changes. The Midnight Walkers was developed with Speed prioritized in many areas to meet a tight launch schedule. To put it simply, the structure was like a car with its wheels welded to the axles—making later replacements and improvements quite difficult. Our original plan was to continue the live service while simultaneously developing new content and overhauling the underlying systems. However, in practice, responding to cou…
- April 9 Update Notice - 8 April 2026
Server Maintenance NoticeTo ensure stable service, server maintenance is scheduled as follows. Server Maintenance Schedule2026-04-09 04:00 ~ 05:00 (UTC)2026-04-08 21:00 ~ 22:00 (PDT)2026-04-09 06:00 ~ 07:00 (CEST)2026-04-09 04:00 ~ 06:00 (UTC)2026-04-08 21:00 ~ 23:00 (PDT)2026-04-09 06:00 ~ 08:00 (CEST)Smasher Loot AddedA new Loadout set obtainable by defeating Smashers has been added. Smasher BandanaSmasher TopSmasher BottomSmasher Hand WrapSmasher Foot WrapSpectate System ChangesWhen you die and there are no surviving allies, the game will now go directly to the results screen instead of switching to Spectate mode.We plan to overhaul the Spectate system over time to ensure a fairer gameplay environment. The Spectate system was originally introduced so that players could watch their teammates' gameplay after dying, assess the situation, and understand the flow of combat. However, we ha…
- March 26 Update Notice - 25 March 2026
Server Maintenance NoticeTo ensure stable service, server maintenance will be conducted as scheduled below.Server Maintenance Schedule2026-03-26 04:00 ~ 05:00 (UTC)2026-03-25 21:00 ~ 22:00 (PDT)2026-03-26 05:00 ~ 06:00 (CET)Ranked Match Honor Trophy PlacementTrophies commemorating the players who achieved 1st place in each Class in the previous Ranked Match overall Ranking have been placed in Liberty Grand Center. Each trophy is engraved with the character name of the respective Class 1st place player, and can be found in the Central Hall of the 1st floor shopping mall.Bug FixesFixed an issue where Currency obtained in-game would not stack with existing Currency in the outgame Stash.Fixed an issue where characters could get stuck on the Escape pod object in the waiting room entered during a match.Fixed an issue where the character model would appear abnormally in third-person view when…
- Liberty Grand Center Spring Event - 20 March 2026
Hello, Survivors. With the March 19 update, spring has arrived at Liberty Grand Center.For this Spring Event, we've prepared rewards you can receive just by logging in, as well as various event rewards you can earn through gameplay.Embark on a new journey of survival this spring and claim your rewards!Event 1. Login EventEvent Period:2026-03-20 08:00 ~ 2026-03-23 08:00 (UTC)2026-03-20 01:00 ~ 2026-03-23 01:00 (PDT)2026-03-20 09:00 ~ 2026-03-23 09:00 (CET)How to Participate:Log in during the event period to receive rewards. Login rewards are available once per account per day based on 8:00 AM (UTC), and you can receive Bandage (Rare) x10 on only one character. Notes:Login rewards can only be claimed once per day.Even if you have multiple characters on your account, rewards can only be claimed once per day on one character. Event 2. Level Achievement EventEvent Period:2026-03-20 08:00 ~ 2…
- March 19 Server Maintenance (Completed) - 18 March 2026
Server Maintenance NoticeTo ensure stable service, Server Maintenance will be conducted according to the schedule below. Server Maintenance Schedule2026-03-19 01:00 ~ 06:00 (UTC)2026-03-18 18:00 ~ 23:00 (PDT)2026-03-19 02:00 ~ 07:00 (CET) Data Wipe NoticeTo improve the database and restructure the game's systems, a data wipe will be performed after maintenance.Wipe Schedule: After maintenance on March 19, 2026Wipe Details:All items and Currency stored in the Stash, Inventory, and safe ContainerVendor affinity and mission progressCharacter LevelAll data except previously created characters and character nicknamesDLC skins and Additional Stash Slots will not be deleted after the wipe.New Mode: Exploration (PvE)Exploration (PvE) mode has been added. While Exploration mode is active, Rookie mode will be disabled. (Approximately 2-week test period planned)Exploration mode is a mode where PvP…
- I Am Legendary Event Notice - 12 March 2026
Hello, Survivors.Ahead of the upcoming March 19 update, we've prepared events so you can enjoy Liberty Grand Center even more during the remaining period. From rewards you can receive just by logging in, to mission events you can complete through gameplay — we've got it all! This mission event in particular offers key materials needed to craft Legendary Loadout, so make sure to claim various rewards before the update.Event 1. Login EventEvent Period: After March 12 maintenance ~ March 19 00:00 (UTC)After March 12 maintenance ~ March 18 17:00 (PDT)After March 12 maintenance ~ March 19 01:00 (CET)How to Participate: Log in during the event period to receive rewards. Login rewards reset daily at 00:00(UTC) / 17:00 (PDT) /1:00 (CET) and can only be claimed once per account, on a single character. Daily Rewards: March 12: Coin 9999 x2 March 13 ~ March 15: Coin 9999 x3 per day March 16 ~ Marc…
- March 12 Server Maintenance (Completed) - 11 March 2026
Server Maintenance NoticeTo provide a more stable service, server maintenance will be conducted according to the schedule below.Maintenance Schedule2026-03-12 07:00 ~ 08:00 (UTC)2026-03-12 00:00 ~ 01:00 (PDT)2026-03-12 08:00 ~ 09:00 (CET)Update DetailsThe Duo Mode test period has been extended until the regular maintenance on March 19.The 2nd Survival Zero Ranked Season schedule has been adjusted:Previous end time: March 20, 14:00(UTC); March 20, 07:00(PDT); March 20 15:00(CET)New end time: March 18, 14:00(UTC); March 18, 07:00(PDT); March 18 15:00(CET)The 3rd Zenith League will begin on March 20, 15:00(UTC); March 20, 08:00(PDT); March 20, 16:00(CET) Upcoming Data Reset NoticeTo improve the database and restructure the game system, a data reset will be carried out according to the following schedule.Reset Schedule: After the maintenance on March 19, 2026Data to be Reset:All items and c…
