LOS ANGELES (Feb. 3, 2026) – SQUARE ENIX announced that KILLER INN, the thrilling multiplayer murder mystery action game, will host a “Free Stay Weekend,” allowing players one last chance to jump into the game for free ahead of its Early Access launch on Feb. 12 at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET. Those looking to get in on the fun can jump into the game from Friday, Feb. 6 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET until Sunday, Feb. 9 at 1:59 p.m. PT / 4:59 p.m. ET on Steam. Everyone who participates in the Free Stay Weekend, as well as any of the previous Closed Beta Tests, will receive a special weapon skin and nameplate banner* upon the release of Early Access.
To kick off the Free Stay Weekend, players are also encouraged to tune into a live developer talk hosted through the official KILLER INN Discord channel, which will be held on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET.
From the Start of Early Access, Lambs and Wolves from around the world can look forward to experiencing the following content:
- Playable Characters – Through gameplay, players can unlock a total of 27 playable characters, each with two unique abilities. Players can also instantly unlock characters through an optional in-game purchase.
- Four Game Modes – Players can select one of the following game modes to play:
- Tutorial: this guided mode will walk players through the game’s essential rules and game flow, preparing them to dive into the action
- Training: this single player mode enables players to run freely around the game maps and familiarize themselves with the controls
- Casual: participate in thrilling matches with a total of 24 players
- Custom: play with a specific group of players or friends (recommended for 8-9 players or more)
- Maps – Two maps will be available: Lunum Wing and Solarium Wing
- Standard Edition (limited-time discounted) – Includes the base game, available at an 10% discount off the Early Access price of $9.99 for a limited time. After two weeks of the discount period, the Standard Edition will be available at the regular Early Access price of $9.99.
- Special Supporter Edition (limited-time Early Access price $29.99) – Includes the base game, two additional playable characters (Bibi the Sleuth and LOVE the Serial Killer), two Eclipse Archive series skins (Club, Body Armor), two Artifacts series skins (SMG, Axe) and custom lobby advanced rule editing features**. Available at a 10% discount off the Early Access price of $29.99 for two weeks from launch.
In KILLER INN, 24 players are invited to a mysterious castle by a shadowy organization known as Astra to compete to win unfathomable riches. They will be randomly and secretly assigned one of two roles: Wolves, whose mission is to hunt and kill, and Lambs, who must fight back and survive the mayhem or escape the castle. Players must use every weapon, tool and clue in their arsenal to survive and win. With the killers hiding in plain sight, players will need to question everything—even their closest allies. By the end of the night, all players must kill, be killed, or escape the madness.
KILLER INN is provisionally rated M (Mature) by the ESRB and PEGI-18 and is developed by Tactic Studios and published by SQUARE ENIX in collaboration with TBS GAMES. For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix.com/killer-inn/
* Design and content are subject to change without notice; items may be distributed in the future.
** Advanced custom lobby rule editing features will be added in a future update. Basic editing functions, such as changing the number of players, will be available from the start of Early Access for all players.
Related Links
Official Website: https://www.square-enix.com/killer-inn/
Steam: https://sqex.to/KI_STM_OTH_WE
KILLER INN Steam® News Hub: https://sqex.to/KI_STM_NEWS
X (previously Twitter): https://x.com/PlayKillerInn
Discord: https://sqex.to/KI_DISCORD
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About KILLER INN
KILLER INN is a murder mystery action game, fought between the minority team of wolves and the majority team of lambs. Set in a mysterious old castle, 24 players engage in a life-or-death battle of deception. Wolves must disguise themselves amongst the lambs, taking them down one by one. The lambs collect clues (hair, fingerprints, clothing, etc.) left behind at the murder scenes to narrow down the wolves and eliminate them. Enjoy a battle between detectives and murderers as if you have wandered into the world of a mystery drama.
KILLER INN is a collaborative project between TBS GAMES, the game business brand of TBS Television, and Square Enix. Combining the entertainment field know-how of both companies, we will bring a new experience to customers inside and outside Japan with this brand-new IP.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX and TAITO branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix group of companies. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 203 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST, which has sold over 94 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at https://square-enix-games.com
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