It was released as a single on October 28, 2022, through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records.

Chlöe first previewed the song on May 18, during an Instagram Live along with tracks "Surprise" and "Cheat Back".

The release of "For the Night" follows Chlöe's cover of "Freak Like Me" by Adina Howard.

[3] On October 1, during a Twitter Space, she revealed to fans that the song was written about American rapper and collaborator Gunna.

[4] American comedian Druski co-stars in the song's music video alongside Chlöe.