Late Night Fears

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• Patch Notes·15 Aug 2026Official

  Bus Station 8 - Online Coop Fix Update!

  Bus Station 8 - Steam Co-opSteam Co-op UpdateSteam Co-op has received its first major round of fixes and improvements!This update focuses on improving the overall multiplayer experience, making it easier to join friends, and fixing several issues from the first experimental release.Fixes & ImprovementsPlayer Names & Chat NamesFixed an issue where all players could appear with the Host's Steam name.Player names are now correctly assigned to each individual player.The chat has also been fixed so that each player now uses their own Steam name when sending messages.Bus Driver / Skip BusFixed an issue where the Host could not use the Bus Driver to skip the waiting time once another Client had joined the server.The Host and Clients can now use the Bus Driver correctly in Steam Co-op.Improved ChatThe multiplayer chat has received several improvements:Chat messages can now be scrolled.The chat now handles large numbers of messages better.After 25 messages, older messages are gradually removed to prevent the chat from becoming excessively large.Chat notifications for messages received while the chat is closed are still displayed temporarily.New FeaturesDirect Steam Co-op ButtonYou no longer have to navigate through the Play menu to find Steam Co-op.There is now a dedicated Steam Co-op button directly in the Main Menu.Simply click it to go straight to Bus Station 8 - Steam Co-op.Join FriendsA new Join Friends button has been added next to the Steam Co-op button.If one of your Steam friends is currently hosting a Bus Station 8 Co-op lobby, their lobby will appear in the Join Friends list.You can simply select your friend and join their game directly.You can also still join through the normal Steam invite system.Pause MenuThe Pause Menu is now available in Steam Co-op.Press ESC to open it.You can now properly access the menu and leave the game without having to use Alt + F4.TranslationsTranslations are now partially working in Steam Co-op.However, some translations may still be...
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• Announcements·7 Aug 2026Official

  Bus Station 8 - Steam Online Coop!

  Bus Station 8 - Steam Co-opExperimental Steam Co-op UpdateSteam Co-op is now available for Bus Station 8!Please note: This is an experimental first version of Steam Co-op. There are still several known bugs, missing features, and unfinished systems. Many of these issues are planned to be fixed throughout the next week.How to PlayTo start a Steam Co-op session:Start the game through the Main Menu.Select Play.Select Bus Station 8 - Steam Co-op.One player needs to press Host.The other player can join through a Steam invite, or by right-clicking the host on Steam and selecting Join Game.Max Players: 3Also you can chat with pressing \The current version is designed specifically around this Steam Co-op flow.Known IssuesBus Driver / Skip BusThe Host currently cannot reliably skip the bus timer using the Bus Driver.At the moment, this functionality may only work for a Client, and it can also behave randomly depending on the situation.This will be investigated and fixed in a future update.Chat & Player NamesPlayer names and chat names are currently being handled incorrectly.At the moment, players may see the Host's Steam name instead of their own name.This will be fixed in an upcoming update.No Pause Menu / OptionsThe Co-op version currently has no Options menu or Pause menu.These systems are still being worked on.EndingThe current ending is not finished yet.After reaching the final station, the game currently ends rather abruptly and does not yet provide a proper end screen or return-to-menu button.For now, the recommended way to close the game after finishing is Alt + F4.Missing / Broken SoundsSome sounds currently do not play correctly in Co-op.This includes certain sounds that work normally in the single-player version.AnomaliesSome anomalies are currently not working correctly in multiplayer.Certain anomalies may behave differently, fail to trigger, or otherwise act strangely.These will be fixed and adjusted over time.TranslationsTranslations are not implemented in the ...
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• Patch Notes·31 Jul 2026Official

  Patch Notes V1.22 / The Infected Store Update!

  Patch Notes – The Infected StoreA new update for The Infected Store in Late Night Fears is here! This update adds new mechanics, more things to watch out for, and some changes to make your decisions matter even more.The Infection Spray & GasInfected people entering the store now have a 50% chance of releasing Infection Gas.Infection Gas instantly kills non-infected humans who come into contact with it.You can now take the Infection Spray Bottle at the checkout and use it to remove the gas.Keep an eye on the store and act quickly before the infection spreads!Customers at the CheckoutCustomers who place their items at the checkout now have a timer.Customers won't wait forever anymore.Be sure to ask the required questions quickly before they leave.Added new sounds to the checkout system.Added new smileys to better show the customer's current state.Power OutagesThe power can now randomly go out.When the power goes out:A new exit in the employee room becomes important.Follow it outside the store to find the Power Button.You'll have a flashlight to help you find your way.The CatThe Cat isn't new - but she has received some new features!Stroking the CatYou can now stroke the Cat by pressing E.The Cat Cleans the StoreThe Cat can now clean up certain blood and trash inside the store.And yes... she will actually give you money for cleaning them up.New Cat SoundsAdded new sounds for:DeathPettingAnd yes...You can shoot the Cat.Reviving the CatThe Cat can still be revived after she dies, but reviving her now costs:$100 in-game cashGeneral ChangesKilling a Human now gives -$40 instead of -$15.Killing humans now has a much bigger impact on your decisions.Killing an Infected now gives +$20 instead of +$10.Thank you for your patience and for playing Late Night Fears.I'm still working on improving the game and adding content, and I'll do my best to keep updating it!Thank you for supporting Late Night Fears!:)
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• Patch Notes·24 Jul 2026Official

  Patch Notes v1.21a+ & Important Note

  Patch NotesChangesBus Station 8Reworked the ending in both Singleplayer and Split-Screen Co-op.Added 10 new anomalys in both Singleplayer and Split-Screen Co-op.JumpscaresDisabled the sudden image jumpscares and abrupt jumpscare events across all maps.These systems will be completely reworked and improved in upcoming updates.Important Note from the DeveloperFirst of all, thank you to everyone who has played Late Night Fears, left feedback, or supported the game in any way.I want to be honest with you. I made several mistakes during development, and after reading your feedback, I completely understand many of the criticisms. Because of this, I have reduced the price from $8.00 to $4.75. I believe this is a fairer price for the current state of the game, and I hope it better reflects the experience you're getting today.My goal is to continue improving the game. Future updates will focus on:Interaction Improvements.Improvements and additional content for The Infected Store.Trying to implement feedback, and maybe reworking existing features.Looking back, I also realize that I made the project far too ambitious for a solo developer. Late Night Fears became much bigger than I could realistically manage, especially while balancing development with my personal life and family responsibilities.Even so, I hope players also recognize what is already included. The game currently offers three different maps, each with its own gameplay style, as well as local split-screen co-op, a feature that is surprisingly uncommon in indie horror games, especially at this price point.This project has taught me an incredible amount. Because of everything I've learned, my next game will be much smaller in scope, allowing me to polish every mechanic to a much higher standard from the beginning.I'm not giving up on Late Night Fears. I will continue improving it step by step, and I truly appreciate everyone who has given me constructive feedback instead of simply walking away.Thank you for your pa...
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• Announcements·20 Jul 2026Official

  Performance & Gameplay Improvements

  Patch Notes - Performance & Gameplay ImprovementsThank you for all the feedback since release. I have been reading your comments and working on improving the experience based on your suggestions.Gameplay ChangesReduced the jumpscare frequency:Before: 25% chanceNow: 10% chanceReduced jumpscare sound volume:Before: 0.7Now: 0.3The goal is to make the horror moments feel more impactful and less overwhelming.New Graphics & Performance SettingsAdded new options to help players with different PC configurations:FPS Counter toggleTexture Mipmap Quality:HighMediumLowRender Scale:0.1 - 1.0Shadow Quality:HighMediumDisabledFPS Limit:3060120UnlimitedThese settings should help improve performance on lower-end systems.Bug FixesFixed missing textures for 2 anomalies in Bus Station 8Upcoming UpdateThe next bigger update is already in development and is planned for release in around one week.It will include:A new ending for Bus Station 8Small improvements across the mapsPossible new features for The Infected Store to improve replayabilityI am taking all feedback seriously. This is my first horror game, and I want to keep improving it and make sure players have a fun experience.Because I know the game still has areas that need improvement, I have reduced the price from $7.99 to $4.75 for now.Thank you to everyone who is playing, reporting issues, and sharing feedback. It really helps me improve the game.
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