Is Shift At Midnight on PS5? No — it's PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass only. Full platform list, Game Pass tiers, Play Anywhere, and PC requirements.
Shift At Midnight PS5 — No PS5 Version: Where You Can Play
Short answer: Shift At Midnight is NOT on PS5, and no PlayStation version has been announced. The game launched July 22, 2026 on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X|S, day one on Xbox Game Pass — with Xbox Play Anywhere and cloud streaming. As Windows Central put it when the console version was announced, it's a game coming "exclusive to Xbox on consoles." If you only own a PlayStation, this is the one co-op horror hit of the summer you can't play at all — yet.
Per the official Xbox store listing, the game is "Optimized for Xbox Series X|S" with "Xbox Play Anywhere" and "Xbox cloud saves".
Official resources: Steam store page · Xbox store page · Windows Central coverage · Developer site
Is Shift At Midnight on PS5?
No. There is no PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 version, and neither Kwalee (publisher) nor Bun Muen (developer) has announced one. The game's Xbox store listing lists "Play with XBOX Series X|S, PC, Handheld" — no PlayStation anywhere. When the console version was revealed, it was announced as an Xbox exclusive on consoles, following the game's PC origins on Steam.
If you're a PS5 owner, your realistic options right now:
- Play it on PC if you have one — Steam or Game Pass PC.
- Play it on Xbox hardware (Series X|S) or via Xbox Cloud Gaming on whatever device you have (phone, tablet, PC browser) with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription — cloud streaming doesn't need an Xbox console.
- Wait for a possible future PlayStation announcement. Nothing is confirmed, so don't hold your breath.
Every Platform Shift At Midnight Runs On
| Platform | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam (PC) | Yes — $9.99 | Full game + free multiplayer demo (app 4050060) |
| Microsoft Store (PC) | Yes | Part of Play Anywhere; also PC Game Pass |
| Xbox Series X|S | Yes | Optimized for Series X|S, 4K Ultra HD |
| Xbox Cloud Gaming | Yes | Stream with Game Pass Ultimate |
| Handheld PC (Steam Deck etc.) | Yes (unofficial) | Steam Deck works, but community reports some gamepad bindings need manual setup |
| PS5 / PS4 | No | No version, no announcement |
| Switch | No | No version, no announcement |
Steam (own pool, has a server browser), Microsoft Store / PC Game Pass (crossplays with Xbox, Play Anywhere saves), or Xbox Cloud Gaming (streamed, no install). They do not share multiplayer pools — see the crossplay guide before picking.
Is Shift At Midnight on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes — day one. The game joined Game Pass on July 22, 2026, the same day it launched:
- Game Pass Ultimate — Xbox console, PC, and cloud streaming.
- PC Game Pass — Windows PC only.
- The lower Standard/Premium tier is expected to get it later (coverage suggests between January and June 2027), so Ultimate/PC subscribers have it first.
Per the official Kwalee press release: "Game Pass subscribers can also play the game on Xbox Series consoles, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming." Game Pass is by far the cheapest way in — the game costs $9.99 to buy outright, and it's included at no extra cost on the two top tiers.
One console caveat from the Xbox store page: online co-op on Xbox requires an active Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription (the standard console online-multiplayer requirement).
Xbox Play Anywhere: One Purchase, Two Platforms
Shift At Midnight supports Xbox Play Anywhere, which means:
- Buy it once on the Xbox store (or claim it via Game Pass) and you also own the Windows PC version from the Microsoft Store.
- Cloud saves sync between console and PC — your Shift 9 progress follows you.
- Achievements are shared across both.
Play Anywhere does not extend to Steam. A Steam copy is a separate purchase with separate saves — more detail in the save file guide and the platforms breakdown in our review.
PC System Requirements
The game is a stylized low-poly horror, so the bar is low:
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-10400F or equivalent | Intel i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti or equivalent | NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti (6GB) or equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 3 GB free | 3 GB free |
Install size is roughly 356 MB to download (~830 MB on disk, per Steam data trackers). Broadband internet is required for co-op. The game runs on Unity and is verified working on handheld PCs with the usual caveats — the community reports Steam Deck runs it, but some controller bindings don't map cleanly and may need Steam Input tweaks.
Steam Deck & Controller Notes
- Steam Deck: the game is not officially Deck-verified. Community reports (August 2026) say it runs, but not all gamepad bindings work properly out of the box — players recommend editing bindings via Steam Controller settings.
- Console controller: the Xbox version is playable on controller, but reviewers note the first-person aiming is "finicky" for precise moments and some text entry uses an on-screen keyboard — mouse and keyboard is the smoother PC experience.
FAQ
Is Shift At Midnight on PS5?
No. There's no PS4/PS5 version and no announcement. On consoles, the game is Xbox-exclusive (Series X|S), with PC versions on Steam and Microsoft Store.
What platforms is Shift At Midnight on?
Steam PC, Microsoft Store PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. There's no PlayStation or Switch version.
Is Shift At Midnight on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes — day one (July 22, 2026) on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, including Xbox Cloud Gaming. The Standard tier is expected to receive it later, roughly between January and June 2027.
Can I play Shift At Midnight on Steam Deck?
It runs, but it's not officially verified. Community reports note some gamepad bindings don't work out of the box and need manual Steam Controller setup.
What are the PC requirements for Shift At Midnight?
Minimum: 64-bit Windows 10/11, i5-10400F, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1050 Ti, DirectX 11, 3 GB storage. Recommended: Windows 11, i5-10400/Ryzen 7 5800X, 16 GB RAM, GTX 1660 Ti 6GB, DirectX 12.
Related guides: Crossplay Guide · Review — Is It Worth It · Save File Guide · Multiplayer Guide · Main Guide
Last updated: August 13, 2026.
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