Status on August 1, 2026: the official Steam page describes the major Endless Mode update as planned, not a finished promise. Dates and scope may change.
What the official roadmap says
The official Steam listing says the free major update is intended to add exclusive customers, weapons, traps, monsters and more in Q4 2026. The July 29 developer post separately says Rakes slowly emerge from the forest in Endless or post-story play and removes customer patience in that context.
| Item | Current evidence | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Major Endless Mode update | Free update planned for Q4 2026 | patch-sensitive |
| Exclusive customers and equipment | Named as planned scope | patch-sensitive |
| Rakes in post-story play | July 29 official balance note | verified |
| Customer patience removal | July 29 official balance note | verified |
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
When does Endless Mode release?
The current official roadmap targets Q4 2026, but it remains a planned window and may change.
Will it be free?
The Steam listing describes the major Endless Mode update as free.
What are Rakes?
The July 29 developer note says Rakes slowly emerge from the forest in Endless or post-story play and must be stopped before reaching the playable area.
Source register
Evidence used on this page
- Official Shift At Midnight Steam pageOfficial game features, modes, platforms, system requirements and roadmap. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- Official Steam Community hub and developer updatesLaunch patches, current lobby guidance and post-launch changes. Retrieved 2026-08-01.