SQUARE ENIX announced today the upcoming start of the second Closed Beta Test for its multiplayer murder mystery action game, KILLER INN.

Players can sign up to participate in a Steam playtest, which will run from Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at 8:00am AEST (Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. PDT ) until Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 at 8:59am AEST (Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 at 2:59 p.m. PDT). Players who participated in the first Closed Beta Test can automatically join CBT 2, and newly registered players will be notified of their ability to participate on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Following the first Closed Beta Test conducted in July, several updates, including a reassessment of certain game design elements, balance adjustments and the addition of new features, have been implemented to the game based on player feedback. During CBT 2, players will once again be invited to share their feedback to further update and refine the game.

Updates and further details regarding CBT 2 will be shared through official social media channels and the Steam News Hub. Additionally, visitors attending Tokyo Game Show can preview the CBT 2 version of the game at the SQUARE ENIX booth. Those who play KILLER INN at Tokyo Game Show will receive a CBT 2 invitation code allowing them to join the public test.

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