Shift At Midnight Platforms and PC Requirements
Use official storefronts and compare your Windows PC to the listed requirements.
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Shift At Midnight is currently available for Windows through Steam and through Microsoft for Xbox Series X|S and PC. It also launched into Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with the Xbox launch announcement listing Cloud. Prices and Game Pass availability were shown on July 23, 2026 and can change.
For: Full release (July 22, 2026) · Updated: July 23, 2026
Key takeaways
- Official listings cover Windows through Steam and Xbox Series X|S or PC through Microsoft.
- Game Pass launch access includes Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud paths.
- US prices, discounts, and subscription access are dated, dynamic snapshots.
- Xbox console online co-op requires the currently listed online subscription.
- The Steam requirement tiers do not guarantee a resolution or frame rate.
Official ways to play
| Product path | Current official support | Buying or access note |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | Windows PC | Compare the PC requirements below before buying. |
| Xbox and Microsoft Store | Xbox Series X|S and PC | The listing also marks Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox cloud saves. |
| Game Pass | Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud through the announced launch paths | Catalogue and cloud access can change; subscription access is not permanent ownership. |
Platform availability does not by itself tell you who can join the same online session. Check the co-op and crossplay guide before choosing a storefront for a group.
US price and subscription snapshot
On July 23, 2026:
- Steam US showed a US $9.99 list price and a temporary US $8.99 launch price through July 29.
- Xbox US showed US $9.99.
- The Xbox listing showed the game in PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate.
The launch discount, regional price, taxes, and subscription catalogue can all change. Reopen the relevant official listing before paying. “Included with Game Pass” means access through the current catalogue and subscription terms; it does not mean the game is permanently free.
The Xbox product page also states that online multiplayer on console requires Game Pass Core or Ultimate, sold separately. That requirement matters for console co-op even when the game itself has already been purchased.
Windows PC requirements
Steam listed the following requirements on July 23, 2026. Both tiers require a 64-bit processor and operating system.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-10400F or equivalent | Intel Core i5-10400, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or equivalent | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (6 GB) or equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband internet connection | Broadband internet connection |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | 3 GB available space |
Use the minimum column as the official baseline and the recommended column as the publisher-listed higher tier. The listing does not assign a resolution, frame-rate, graphics preset, or performance guarantee to either tier. Meeting every listed component therefore does not promise a particular FPS.
Before you choose
- Match your device to one of the current official listings above.
- If you are forming a group, confirm storefront compatibility before anyone buys a copy.
- For Xbox console co-op, include the current online subscription requirement in the decision.
- On Windows, compare every component rather than checking only memory or storage.
- Reopen the official listing to confirm the current price, subscription access, supported devices, and requirements.
Xbox Play Anywhere and cloud saves are useful product capabilities, but they do not establish host migration or guest progression rules. Likewise, the lack of a current PlayStation, Switch, mobile, VR, macOS, or Linux listing as of July 23 is not a promise that those platforms will never be supported.
Before buying
Make sure your device matches an official listing above and, for Windows, that every component meets the relevant Steam tier. Treat the US prices and Game Pass catalogue as dated snapshots rather than permanent worldwide terms.
Official sources
Check the storefront again before buying if prices, subscriptions, platforms, or requirements may have changed.
Related guides
- Return to the Reference hub.
- Check co-op and crossplay compatibility.
- Continue with the beginner guide.
- Review the Endless Mode status before relying on a mode claim from an older page.
Quick answers
Which platforms officially list Shift At Midnight?
As of July 23, 2026, the official paths are Windows through Steam and Xbox Series X|S or PC through Microsoft, with Game Pass launch access also listing Cloud.
How much did Shift At Midnight cost on July 23, 2026?
On July 23, 2026, Steam US and Xbox US listed US $9.99. Steam also showed a temporary US $8.99 launch price through July 29, so recheck before paying.
Do the Steam PC requirements guarantee a specific frame rate?
No. Steam lists minimum and recommended components but does not attach a resolution, graphics preset, frame rate, or performance guarantee to them.
Related guides
Shift At Midnight Co-op and Crossplay Guide
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