Square Enix, alongside developer Tactic Studio and TBS Games, has announced the second Closed Beta Test (CBT2) for its upcoming murder mystery action game Killer Inn. The beta will run from October 3–13, 2025, with players able to experience a wide range of gameplay updates, new features, and quality-of-life improvements based on community feedback from July’s first test.
Revamped Game Design
The developers have made several key adjustments to address player feedback:
- Safe Zones – Entering a staff area now grants 30 seconds of invulnerability, ensuring players can safely pick up quests and interact with staff without interference.
- Retaliation Kills – Defending yourself against an attacker will no longer trigger a Bad Guess Penalty, adding fairness to combat.
- Wolf-on-Wolf Penalties – Wolves who attack fellow Wolves will now face consequences, keeping the rules consistent.
- Guardians – Now tougher, with doubled base HP and no regeneration, allowing more accessible battles even with un-upgraded weapons.
- Theft Rules – Weapons and armor can no longer be stolen through pickpocketing, except by Thieves with the Quick Hands passive.
Fresh Features in CBT2
New content and systems are arriving in this test, including:
- Custom Lobbies / Private Matches (alpha) – Host or join private games with friends, set lobby sizes, and share IDs.
- Training Mode (alpha) – Explore maps, test weapons, and practice quests without player interference.
- Character Skins – Preview cosmetic customization, with one skin per character available.
- Banners (Nameplates) – Personalize your profile with 30 designs appearing in player lists and death panels.
Balance Updates and QoL Improvements
The update also brings extensive rebalancing and usability upgrades:
- Players’ base HP doubled, reducing early-match tension.
- Adjustments to melee combos, gear strength, and chest costs.
- Remappable controls, elimination screens, improved UI readability, performance optimizations, and bug fixes.
- A new player report feature ensures a smoother, safer play experience.
Play the Beta Soon
The Killer Inn Closed Beta Test 2 runs October 3–13, 2025. Players can wishlist and follow updates via the official website, Steam, and Steam News Hub.
