Update also adds new system-wide overhaul and balance adjustments
Seongnam, South Korea — April 30, 2026 | Wemade Max and Oneway Ticket Studio are thrilled to announce that a major new update for PvPvE zombie extraction shooter The Midnight Walkers is rolling out today, ahead of a free play weekend coming next week.
Developer Oneway Ticket Studio has been listening closely to player feedback since The Midnight Walkers launched in Early Access in January, and is incorporating that feedback into this latest update, focusing on both the expansion of brand new content, and improvements to the overall gameplay feel, to create a more polished and complete experience.
First, a new PvPvE mode called Hardcore Mode has been added. Hardcore Mode is accessible to players who have reached a gear score of 1,000 or higher and a character level of 15 or above, with drop rates for higher-tier items adjusted upward to match the increased difficulty.
A new tutorial and Training Ground have also been introduced to help new players. The tutorial runs immediately after character creation, designed to help players easily learn the basic flow of the game. In the Training Ground, players can freely equip various gear, and test controls and performance with ease.
The update also includes a new daily mission system, a complete crafting bench overhaul, combat and class balance adjustments, and level design improvements for select areas.
Alongside the update, a ‘Free Weekend’ event will be held on Steam for approximately four days, starting at 10:00 AM PT on 8 May. During this period, players can freely access all in-game content at no cost, and any character data created during the event will carry over into the full game.
“This update broadly reflects the feedback shared by our players since Early Access launched,” said game director Ray Song “We’ve prepared content that both new and returning users can enjoy, so we hope everyone takes the opportunity to experience the game without any commitment during the Free Weekend.”
Building on this update and the Free Weekend event, The Midnight Walkers will continue to evolve through ongoing community engagement on Discord, with the full release planned to release within the next twelve months.
About Oneway Ticket Studio
Oneway Ticket Studio is an indie game developer founded in 2023. Backed by a veteran team with more than 15 years of collective experience, the studio is creating its debut title, The Midnight Walkers—a tense extraction-FPS built to be equally rewarding in solo or squad play. Guided by the motto “create an unforgettable gameplay experience,” the team focuses on delivering polished, player-first design and lasting fun.
