KILLER INN Patch 0.9.4 Adds Assassin and Runner, 75% Off Sale Runs Through July 10
The beginner buffs and steep discount reflect an effort to lower the entry barrier for a game that requires a healthy player population to sustain its 12-24 player matches.
Reporting from 3 sources: 4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Automaton.
Square Enix released patch ver.0.9.4 for the asymmetric PvP action shooter KILLER INN on June 26, adding two new characters: Assassin and Runner. The Assassin specializes in Corrosive Poison, dealing continuous damage over time, while the Runner has high movement speed and stamina for pursuit or escape. The update also introduces a beginner buff system that applies until a player has completed 30 casual matches or taken 10 kills. Buffs include +50% debuff resistance, +25% physical damage reduction, +50% gold and experience gain, and a guaranteed stun gun in the starting room. Matchmaking specifications have been changed and anti-cheat systems added. KILLER INN is in Early Access on Steam. During the Steam Summer Sale, the game is 75% off at 300 yen (tax included) until July 10 at 2:00. A free demo is also available, letting players use three characters (Gamer, Picture Book Author, Former Detective) with no time limit. Demo and full game players can play together, and progress such as battle passes carries over to the full version.
The Assassin character specializes in Corrosive Poison, dealing continuous damage over time, while the Runner has high movement speed and stamina for pursuit or escape. The beginner buff system is designed to help new players get accustomed to the game: until they have played 30 casual matches or been killed 10 times, they receive +50% debuff resistance, +25% physical damage reduction, +50% gold and experience gain, and a stun gun always placed in a drawer in their starting room. Square Enix warns that experienced players creating new accounts to exploit these buffs or engage in beginner hunting will face severe penalties.
KILLER INN is an online competitive action game where 12 to 24 players split into a small Wolf Team and a large Sheep Team. There are no discussion or voting phases; victory comes from defeating all members of the opposing team. Players can find firearms, melee weapons, armor, and traps in the castle, and each character has unique traits. The Sheep Team can also win by collecting keys, opening gates, and escaping by ship. The Steam Summer Sale runs until July 10 at 2:00, offering the game at 75% off for 300 yen. The free demo includes three characters and supports cross-play with the full game, with progress transferring to the full version.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.