The zombie extraction shooter 'The Midnight Walkers' has decided to push back its Early Access launch date.

Developed by Wemade Max's One Way Ticket Studio, The Midnight Walkers is an extraction survival game where you fight through zombies in an isolated building, scavenge for weapons, and attempt a daring escape. Originally slated for a November 21 Steam Early Access release, the launch has been delayed by roughly two months to January 29 of next year.

Director Song Kwang-ho took to the official Discord channel on the 5th to explain the shift. 'The team has been pouring over feedback from both July's test and the Steam Next Fest held in October,' he noted, adding, 'Considering the current scope of development and the time remaining, we reached the conclusion that we physically need more breathing room.'

The team also outlined their roadmap for improvements. The core gameplay loop will see adjustments to class balance, the introduction of a ranking system, and a complete overhaul of item drops and scavenging experiences. Furthermore, players can expect better item information displays, improved inventory management, and quality-of-life upgrades for the marketplace and mailbox.

They have already begun tackling the server optimisation, bugs, and crashing issues highlighted during the last Steam Next Fest, with further optimisation ongoing. Expect improved auto-filling for teams and matchmaking, alongside a general graphical polish and more robust anti-cheat measures.

Director Song was quick to clarify the situation: 'This delay isn't just a simple scheduling tweak; it is a promise that we will not use the Early Access label as a shield for unfinished work.' He added, 'We will continue to listen to your feedback and repay your patience with a much more polished final product.'