Midnight Murder Club: A Thrilling Horror Party Game for PS5 and PC Launches on August 14

Sony has announced that Midnight Murder Club, an upcoming PlayStation 5 console exclusive, will leave early access and launch on Thursday, August 14. Described as a "horror party game," the game has managed to garner "Mostly Positive" reviews on Steam and 4.49 stars on the PlayStation Store, despite not drawing a large number of players in early access.

In a recent interview with Game Rant, a developer for Midnight Murder Club explained the incorporation of the Guest Pass and other community-requested features. The game is a first-person multiplayer experience where players explore a deadly mansion filled with dangerous hazards. Proximity chat and playing with friends are two of the game's biggest selling points, and buying one copy allows players to invite five friends.

While there have been some bumps in the road for PlayStation-published games this year, the future is looking bright for the console. Death Stranding 2 has earned critical acclaim, and Ghost of Yotei is positioned to be one of the biggest new game releases of the fall. Midnight Murder Club is launching at a budget price of $19.99, making it an affordable option for those looking to join in on the horror party.

Midnight Murder Club is a PS5 console exclusive, meaning it will only be available on Sony's latest home console. However, the game will also be available on PC the same day as PS5, which is a rare move by Sony. Most of the time, PlayStation games are pure exclusives for at least a year before eventually making their way to PC. Midnight Murder Club is an exception to the rule, though it's not the only game that Sony has released on PC the same day as its PS5 counterpart. Helldivers 2 and Concord were also released for both platforms when they first launched.

Looking ahead, it will be interesting to see if Sony continues to experiment with multi-platform releases for its multiplayer games. For now, Midnight Murder Club remains a PS5 console exclusive, offering players a unique and affordable horror experience on both platforms.