Midnight Murder Club
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Sony's Forgotten Multiplayer PS5, PC Game Gets Final Update as Developer Moves OnVelan Studios has released the final planned update for its multiplayer shooter Midnight Murder Club, which was published by Sony for PlayStation 5 and PC. While servers will remain active, the developer will no longer provide further post-launch support for the game, which launched in August 2025 and struggled to find a large audience despite its unique premise.- Midnight Murder Club Gets Final Update, But There Is Some Good NewsVelan Studios has released the final planned update for their horror party game, Midnight Murder Club, addressing controller rumble issues on Steam. While no further content updates are scheduled, the studio confirmed the game will remain playable, aligning with their commitment to game preservation. The studio also mentioned they developed a new Star Fox game for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on June 25.
I Didn’t Care About The New Star Fox Until I Found Out Who’s Making ItThe upcoming Star Fox game for the Nintendo Switch 2 will be developed by Velan Studios, a New York-based team known for Knockout City and Midnight Murder Club. Velan Studios, established in 2016, previously worked with Nintendo on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit and will utilize their proprietary Viper engine for the new Star Fox title.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.
Velan Studios Opens New Office In Toronto | Console CreaturesVelan Studios has opened a new office in Toronto, Canada, to expand its game development capabilities. The new studio will support the development of original self-published games and major industry IPs, leveraging the city's talent pool. The company is currently hiring for several key development roles.
Velan Studios expands into Canada to build 'breakthrough games'Velan Studios, known for Midnight Murder Club and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, has opened a new office in Toronto, Canada. The expansion aims to support the development of original titles and external partnerships, with CEO Karthik Bala expressing excitement about collaborating with local developers. The Toronto office will offer a hybrid work model, similar to the company's New York headquarters.