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Published on July 23rd, 2025 | by Adrian Gunning

MURDER MYSTERY ACTION GAME KILLER INN LAUNCHES CLOSED BETA ON STEAM

SQUARE ENIX today announced the upcoming start of the Closed Beta Test (CBT) for its highly anticipated multiplayer murder mystery action game, KILLER INN. The CBT begins on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 8am AEST. Players can sign up to participate in a Steam playtest and be among the first to experience KILLER INN now.

The closed beta will run until Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 7:59am AEST, and will focus primarily on testing network features and server performance. Additional beta tests are planned for future dates. In addition to server testing, SQUARE ENIX encourages players to share gameplay feedback via a survey provided during the CBT.

Sign up for a chance to participate here: https://sqex.to/KI_STM_OTH_WE

Watch the KILLER INN announcement trailer here: https://youtu.be/G7yp91J6e4A

Selected participants will be notified by email at the start of the closed beta. Sign-ups will remain open throughout the beta period, and additional players may be invited as testing progresses. Updates and further details will be shared through official social media channels and the Steam News Hub.

For players excited to be the first to experience KILLER INN, they can visit the Steam store page to sign up for the closed beta test and add the game to their Wishlist. Additionally, to get players up to speed with KILLER INN’s rules and closed beta test details, a Q&A video, “22 Things to Know Before You Visit KILLER INN” is now available.

Closed beta test system requirements (minimum)

  • OS*: Windows® 10 64-bit / Windows® 11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 or higher, Intel® Core™ i5-7500 or higher
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 5500 XT / 8GB or higher
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 / 6GB or higher
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 75 GB free space
  • Additional notes: *If using Windows 11, the operating requirements for Windows 11 must be met. SSD required. 1920 × 1080 @ 30 FPS

Closed beta test system requirements (recommended)

  • OS*: Windows® 10 64-bit / Windows® 11
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500 or higher
  • Intel® Core™ i7-9700K / Intel® Core™ i5-10600 or higher
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or higher
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 2060 SUPER or higher
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 75 GB free space
  • Additional notes: *If you use Windows 11, you must meet the operating requirements for Windows 11. SSD required. 1920 × 1080 @ 60 FPS


About the Author

Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.



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