The Midnight Room
The Midnight Room is a secret and currently incomplete storyline path that becomes available to players who meet specific mutation requirements. It offers a unique benefit and a special item.
How to Access
The path to the Midnight Room is unlocked for characters who acquire a second negative mutation. This event seems to be tied to a special background trait known as "You Come From Midnight".
"You knew there was something... special... waiting for you in this town. Something. You don't even know the... you don't even know what it is. Only that you need it. Only that it's only for people like you. Special people."
The First Visit
Upon unlocking the path, the character feels a mix of fear and excitement about returning to a place they don't consciously remember:
"You don't even know what this place is, but part of you, a big part, feels sick to the bottom of your stomach about the idea of going... back? But you know, really know, deep in your heart, that only good things can happen to you there."
To enter the Midnight Room for the first time, there is one crucial requirement:
- You need to be completely sober and not under the effect of any spikes.
Benefits and Rewards
Once the storyline is initiated, it provides a recurring benefit that helps reduce Hardship every 7 days. Upon completing the first part of the story, you receive a key item:
- Angel Core: This item currently has no known use in the game.
After the initial visit, the memories are fragmented, described as "memories of dreams, or strange waking dreams." You are told you can return sometime in the future when you "know" it's time.
The "You Come From Midnight" Trait
This is a special trait, likely purchased in a previous life, that fundamentally changes how a character starts the game and interacts with mutations. It is considered a major secret.
DEVELOPER'S NOTE: This is a totally different way of choosing mutations. You'll get the full list all at once, and you'll have to choose three positive and three negative mutations. You'll get access to a special place and some other differences, but you must not talk about this. Do not mention that this option even exists, anywhere.
You come from midnight.
But midnight isn't dark. It's full of stars.