Velan Studios Announces Midnight Murder Club Early Access With a Unique Free-For-Friends Model

Velan Studios, the team behind the ill-fated Knockout City, is gearing up for another shot at multiplayer chaos. Their latest project, Midnight Murder Club, a pitch-black first-person shooter published by PlayStation, is set to enter early access on March 13 for PC and PlayStation 5. In an unexpected move, Velan is sweetening the deal—players who purchase the game can invite up to five friends to play for free.

A Deadly Game of Shadows in Wormwood Manor

At its core, Midnight Murder Club is all about survival in the eerie, pitch-black corridors of Wormwood Manor. Armed with only a revolver and a flashlight, players must navigate the darkness and outlast their opponents.

Velan describes the tension vividly: “You sprint toward your friends’ shouting voices echoing through the mansion, only to bump into someone else hiding in a dark corner! Shots ring out, luring the other hunters to your location. Every flash of light is the promise of a deadly firefight.” The game turns darkness into a weapon, forcing players to balance visibility and stealth in a way that’s bound to create heart-pounding moments.

Five Game Modes Bring Variety to the Mayhem

While the foundation of Midnight Murder Club is a high-stakes, last-person-standing experience, the game ships with five different modes to keep things fresh:

• Free for All – Classic every-player-for-themselves chaos.
• Thief in the Night – A stealth-focused challenge with unique objectives.
• Team Deathmatch – Traditional team-based combat in the shadows.
• Headhunters – A tactical hunt for specific targets.
• Wildcards – The newest and most unpredictable addition, letting players use collected cards to modify the game’s rules.

The Wildcards mode is where things get particularly interesting. These collectible cards introduce unexpected twists—one might grant players super speed, while another could cause them to explode on death. New cards unlock after every match, encouraging players to experiment with different combinations.

A Friendlier Price With a Play-for-Free Perk

While Midnight Murder Club launches at $19.99 USD, the standout feature of this release is its Guest Pass Edition. Buyers can invite up to five friends to join them in both public and private matches, at no extra cost.

Friends will need to download the Midnight Murder Club Guest Pass Edition, but once that’s done, they can participate in all current game modes, making this one of the most generous multiplayer incentives seen in recent memory.

Early Access Starts March 13

The game enters early access on Steam and PlayStation 5 on March 13, with Velan Studios looking to fine-tune the experience based on player feedback. Whether Midnight Murder Club can carve out its own space in the competitive multiplayer shooter scene remains to be seen, but its mix of high-intensity gunplay, eerie atmosphere, and an appealing invite system makes it an intriguing prospect.

For those looking for a fresh multiplayer experience with an innovative twist, Midnight Murder Club might be worth keeping an eye on.