Last Updated on Sep 9, 2026 @ 17:06:42 PM.
If you haven’t heard of The 7th Shift, now is your time to hear about it, as I was able to witness this game during the ENDIX expo back in May 2026. Gamers around the world are able to view this game in a more in-depth view, as a new trailer has just been released by the developer to show off more of the game.
Ever Felt Afraid About Walking Around a Store at Night? Then Be Very Afraid of The 7th Shift
From what we can see from within the trailer, players will be forced to work within a store during the night shift, as they are required to stock the shelves, inspect the delivery, and even investigate the weird goings on within the store as packages come mangled, weird voices can be heard, and so much more.
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Throughout your shift, your main obligation is to keep the store running as you use the various items you acquire from your deliveries to keep the shelves stocked. To do this, what you need to do is open each parcel and inspect the general food itself in order to make sure its quality is perfect before putting it on the shop floor to sell it, but not every parcel or item of food is what you want to sell, as some of these parcels are filled with monsters and strange objects.
After solving this mystery, you will be able to start filling the shelves with the different items you want to sell before you begin looking around the store in search of secrets with many things you won’t want to find.
During the games session you will explore various locations within the store, such as the storage area, the meat locker, the main shop floor, and more that the developer hasn’t shown yet, with each location being filled with horrifying secrets that will slowly awaken during your shifts in order to stop you from doing your due diligence.
At the time of this article, The 7th Shift has no release date or release window to speak of.
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Liam is a Senior Editor, Writer, and Critic for Thumb Wars and has been working with the team since day one. Liam is a big fan of all things gaming, as you will catch him playing all of the new releases from every genre you can imagine. Whether you find Liam gaming just for fun or spending his free time streaming, you will always find a smile on his face when it comes to all things gaming.
