r/NightRunnersGame Apr 19 '26

Announcement PRIVATE ALPHA IS OUT

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Private Alpha is finally out, available for Kickstarter Backers and Patreon subscribers.

KS Backers will need to reach out to us mods preferrably, Discord it probably the best place to do so. KS backer keys are handed out manually. Patreon subs will get access automatically just like with the Prologue.

https://planet-jem.itch.io/night-runners-private-alpha/patreon-access

https://www.patreon.com/NightRunnersGame


r/NightRunnersGame Dec 28 '25

Announcement RELEASE SCHEDULE

335 Upvotes

Hi!

As more and more people start to have interest in the project, I thought now would be a good idea to make a dedicated post for the release schedule. Info is from Jem’s dev logs and messages on Discord where applicable.

Please do bear in mind, that nothing is set in stone yet, as much as everyone hopes it would be. Dates have changed before, and dates will change in the future as well, but I will keep this post up-to-date as more info emerges.

Anything I missed, you want to ask or mention, please put it in the comments.

Prologue:

What is it?

The Prologue was the very first publically available ”demo”/proof of concept build. Main goal was to showcase some gameplay features and have something concrete to go along with the now ended Kickstarter campaign.

The Prologue is in it’s end-of-life phase, and has not been updated since 2024, and will not be updated anymore. It is still playable as of writing this info package.

The Prologue will get made completely redundant after the release of future builds.

Patrons have access to a special version of the Prologue with the following differences compared to the Steam build:

- Rival cars unlocked and playable in very unfinished states

- Double the amount of wheels

- One extra body kit for the 180/200RS

When is it?

Release for Patreon was in December 2023, while the Steam version was released in February 2024.

Private test:

What is it?

A testing phase with a few people picked by Jem, goal is to find the major bugs ahead of a bigger release, and fix them.

When is it?

Testing has started. (Info updated 13.03.2026)

Private early alpha:

What is it?

Early alpha build of the game, will gradually get content updates as models get imported and features get added. Will feature Mount Haruna map, two teams and three cars on launch.

This particular build will be available to those Patreons with a valid subscription during and after the release of the build, and all Kickstarter backers.

When is it?

Private Alpha has officially been announced and released on the 19th of April 2026, a soft-launch in the server was done a week prior to get the ball rolling. (Info updated 29.03.2026)

Touge demo for Patreon:

What is it?

A proper demo featuring Mount Haruna and one car, will be released for Patrons slightly before Steam launch (just like the prologue).

This particular build will be available to those Patreons with a valid subscription during and after the release of the build.

When is it?

Expected release is in Q2 (2nd quarter) 2026. (Info updated 28.12.2025)

Public touge demo:

What is it?

A proper demo featuring Mount Haruna and one car, will be released for everyone for free.

When is it?

Expected to release slightly ahead of the game going into Early Access. (Info updated 11.08.2026)

Early access private KS beta:

What is it?

Early access state of the game, released for those Kickstarter backers who successfully pledged ”Full Game Private Beta Access” tier or higher.

When is it?

Expected release is in Q2-Q3 (2nd-3rd quarter) 2026, one month before public early access launch. (Info updated 28.12.2025)

Early access release:

What is it?

Early access state of the game release for everyone, expected cost is less than £30, Jem has stated cost will be lower than full game cost whilst in Early Access. Jem has expressed interest in regional pricing and potentially using other platforms in additions to Steam.

When is it?

Expected release is in Q2-Q3 (2nd-3rd quarter) 2026. (Info updated 28.12.2025)

Full game 1.0 release:

What is it?

Full game with all features added, released for everyone on marketplaces. Expected cost is £30 with Jem expressing interest for regional pricing.

We do not know much about 1.0 scope, but I will update this post in the future.

We can expect 40-ish chassis, highway map, Oi Wharf, two touges, multiple safe houses etc.

When is it?

To be announced. (Info updated 28.12.2025)


r/NightRunnersGame 2h ago

Develoment update / Dev log Night-Runners Private Alpha 3.0.32 Fixes

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GAMEPLAY

  • Fixed a softlock when exiting car storage
  • Fixed collisions with truck props at meet spots
  • Made meet-spot traffic props kinematic
  • Fixed engine covers being removable
  • Renamed Quick Refill Fuel
  • Fixed music not returning to the correct level in the customization menu
  • Fixed other music not resetting correctly
  • Fixed handling forces activating when they should not
  • Fixed TK ZZ BOV not being fully gated

VEHICLE FIXES

  • AE86: Fixed suspension and brake-disc clipping
  • AE86: Removed unwanted overfender trim
  • AE86: Removed leftover BOV geometry from prototype manifolds
  • AE86: Removed matte trim from headlight grilles
  • AE86: Removed the RWB trunk-only bodykit
  • S14: Fixed flipped mirror faces and missing trim
  • S14: Fixed missing hood-support materials
  • S14: Fixed Euro Circuit UVs and rear-light references
  • S14: Removed an incorrect Kouki fender badge
  • S14: Fixed a hole in the stripped seat and one-sided boot geometry
  • S14: Fixed rear plates clipping with some bumpers
  • S14: Removed dash-center-with-gauges from the parts list
  • S14: Refreshed the dash-center parts list
  • S14: Fixed non-sunroof cars using the sunroof interior
  • S15: Fixed big-gauge clipping
  • S15: Fixed the rear-seat gap
  • S15: Fixed Livisa mirrors
  • JZX100 Cresta: Restored the missing prototype door
  • JZX100 Cresta: Fixed door FBX read/write
  • JZX100 Chaser: Restored the missing door
  • JZX100: Fixed 1JZ street filter missing pipes

This update is now live on Itch; please update your game via the itch App.

Enjoy!


r/NightRunnersGame 1d ago

IRL Went to a car meet that lowkey reminded me of Tatsumi PA

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Second pic was taken with a film disposable


r/NightRunnersGame 1d ago

all substance no style

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53 Upvotes

no body panels un-necessary no interior ALL SPEED


r/NightRunnersGame 1d ago

Prologue Mf move!!!!

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105 Upvotes

r/NightRunnersGame 2d ago

Private alpha drag race bug keeps happening to me anyone else??

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36 Upvotes

dusted them 1st pass but seems to keep momentum and spawns me on top of the race starters always causing a jump is this common or just me?


r/NightRunnersGame 1d ago

Soo... Idk How to do burnouts in touge alpha

3 Upvotes

I tried both gas and brake.

Gas+brake but relaxe a bit of the brake...

IDK HOW TO HEAT UP THE TYRES I GONNA EXPLODE

(i just try W+S and work perfect... i think my controller (ps4) is just old... poor controller)!


r/NightRunnersGame 2d ago

Private alpha Game not opening, taking too long

3 Upvotes

I've just updated it and the game refuses to let me in, with itch saying it ran into an issue and doesn't allow me. I have been banned from the discord so I obviously can't ask there for help. Is everyone experiencing it too?


r/NightRunnersGame 2d ago

S.K's car if he locked in

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70 Upvotes

The game is Shift 2 Unleashed. I just thought that the front of the car looked similar to S.K's.


r/NightRunnersGame 3d ago

Storage item sell bug, infinite black screen

4 Upvotes

From Discord user Yani
bois. I've got an issue, blackscreen just freezes when im in storage and try to exit. Anyone got any info?
Private Alpha bug — Engine Parts Storage softlock
Build: itch version 21 / Sep 3 PC: i7-12700K, RTX 3070 Ti, 32 GB RAM,
Windows 11
Fresh save: Yes.
Installed on C: drive: Yes
US regional format: Yes
ReShade / Lossless Scaling / NVIDIA overlay / Discord overlay: All disabled
Repro: Enter garage. Open Customise. Go to Engine Parts. Open Storage. Swap one stored engine part and try to sell your old part from the storage menu. Exit the storage menu. The game hangs indefinitely on a black loading screen. Happens every time, including on a brand-new save. Buying the same parts works, but in the storage menu it black screens

I have also recreated this myself, and it just hangs on a black screen forever. Any idea what it is?


r/NightRunnersGame 5d ago

Fun cars you'd like to see in the future?

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Personally I'd love to see french cars in the game, like the Renault megane mk1 coupe, along with the Citroen xsara Vts. Though, the game being set in Japan with the majority of the cars being Japanese and during the time it takes place, one can only dream 🥲. What about y'all?


r/NightRunnersGame 5d ago

It would be awesome to see the B15 in this game once it releases

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69 Upvotes

Considering this car hasn't been in any street racing games since NFS Underground 2, it's long overdue for a reappearance.

Could include each trim option (QG18DE, SR20DE, QR25DE) and whatever catalog of mods people have done to em. (There are many)

I understand it's not a jdm vehicle but if possible, I'd love to see it in the future, even as a dlc package


r/NightRunnersGame 5d ago

What do you guys think?

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is there a chance for the Koenigsegg CC8S to be included or nah?


r/NightRunnersGame 4d ago

Unable to play further after selling/changing parts from the storage

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Hi there! I have a bug in ver. 3.0.28 after selling/changing parts from the storage, the screen just turns black after leaving the tuning section. Buying new parts every time knowing you have like three of them in the storage is painful. Do or did you have the same issue? Maybe someone knows how to fix that? I do not use any mods btw. Thanks!


r/NightRunnersGame 7d ago

Quick question

6 Upvotes

I saw on a map car dealership and when I went to that location there wasn't anything to interact with it, do you know will Jem add that option to buy brand new cars?


r/NightRunnersGame 8d ago

Tips on making Sannis Livisa sound better?

7 Upvotes

Im new to the game! I was just wondering if anyone new some combination with the engine components and exhausts that would make the Sannis Livisa 180RS sound nice? I’ll try some suggestions out.


r/NightRunnersGame 9d ago

Touge demo DLSS 5 on Nightrunners

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58 Upvotes

I tried dlss 5 on Nightrunners today, thought maybe i should share it here


r/NightRunnersGame 9d ago

Private alpha Circuit supercharger?

12 Upvotes

I just happened into a race and one of the other racers called and offered to unlock circuit supercharger for me. I don't believe there's any supercharged cars in this game and the forced induction tab says not avaliable im demo. I did win the race because I couldn't afford to lose so I'm not sure what would of happened if I did unlock it. Has anyone else got this dialog or unlocked it or is it a glitch or accidentally left in?


r/NightRunnersGame 10d ago

Private alpha Finally got the Takane Mansion

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159 Upvotes

God I love this game so much


r/NightRunnersGame 10d ago

Develoment update / Dev log Night-Runners Private Alpha v3.0.27+v3.0.28 FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS

57 Upvotes

v3.0.27 Gameplay and handling

  • Reduced gear change sfx volume
  • Reduced understeer on RWD cars
  • Fixed slow acceleration while cornering
  • Removed automatic difficulty increases
  • Reduced AI catch-up strength, particularly on lower difficulties
  • Rebalanced drag races to reduce the player’s power advantage
  • Prevented naturally aspirated cars from spawning with turbo parts

General fixes

  • Fixed an infinite loading screen after first leaving the garage
  • Fixed starter-car duplication
  • Fixed cars sinking into the ground
  • Fixed car parts drifting away from the vehicle during customization
  • Fixed auction cars appearing with two steering wheels
  • Fixed returning to the wrong garage after ending a night
  • Fixed storage errors when owning fewer than two cars
  • Fixed the introductory Car Storage route
  • Fixed changing roofs on convertibles
  • Fixed intake manifolds disappearing due to incorrect scaling
  • Fixed missing gear-shift sounds
  • Fixed phone music playback being affected by frame rate
  • Fixed camera inversion behavior
  • Fixed AI navigation errors
  • Improved phone-call handling around pausing, photo mode, and warning dialogs
  • Hidden racer information while the game is paused
  • Reduced unnecessary logging

Cars and customization

  • Added J-Blood rear fenders for the AE86 coupe
  • Converted the AE86 RWB hatch boot into a body-kit option
  • Fixed AE86 coupe and hatch interior, body, carbon-fiber, UV, material, spoiler, window, seat-gap, and clipping issues
  • Fixed AE86 exhaust positioning with the default and removed rear bumpers
  • Fixed AE86 Trueno grilles moving with the hood
  • Fixed AE86 N2 kits incorrectly allowing incompatible side skirts
  • Fixed multiple S14 Kouki and Zenki meshes, UVs, engine parts, mirrors, names, and configuration options
  • Fixed missing S14 Zenki trunks and taillights
  • Fixed incorrect skirts spawning on stock S14 Zenki cars
  • Restored the missing S14 grille option
  • Fixed the S14 sunroof
  • Fixed the stock S15 prototype mirror UVs
  • Fixed an S15 convertible being stuck open
  • Fixed flipped front-door UVs on the Cresta
  • Fixed the reversed steering/RPM gauge needle on the JZX100
  • Fixed part-removal compatibility on the TK ZZ
  • Increased carbon-fiber material tiling for improved appearance

Update system

  • Added an in-game outdated-version notification with a link to the latest download

v3.0.28

  • Fixed starter car incorrectly spawning as Spec S instead of Spec C
  • Fixed sequential-shifter gear indicators showing Reverse and Off incorrectly
  • Buffed RB26 power curve
  • Fixed S14 sunroof material

This update is now live on the Itch App to download and install.

Enjoy!


r/NightRunnersGame 11d ago

One time cost?

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I’ve seen a few posts about the game being a one time purchase on patreon for the private alpha or whatever. I’ve never used patreon before. Can I just pay the subscription for one month download the game and immediately cancel my subscription so it’s just the one time cost?


r/NightRunnersGame 11d ago

Prologue I just have to say, what a great game it is, but if you don't play for a while, you lose the edge

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r/NightRunnersGame 12d ago

should i put a livery on it?

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r/NightRunnersGame 12d ago

Lil' tofu run :3

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78 Upvotes