Death Game Hotel goes free-to-play in April

Japanese developer White Owls has announced a new free re-launch of Death Game Hotel, their online death game battle made for virtual reality.

Death Game Hotel is set for a new freemium relaunch on April 10th for Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro (via the Meta Store). As mentioned, the game will become free-to-play with in-game microtransactions.

Here’s a rundown on the new freemium release, plus a trailer:

THE WAIT IS NEARLY OVER!

Indie game development studio White Owls Inc. has officially announced the freemium relaunch of its off-kilter VR game, Death Game Hotel, set for April 10th, 2025, at 10AM (Pacific Daylight Time). Get ready to WIN BIG with a whole lineup of new features and updates—plus a special Meta Quest 3S headset giveaway to celebrate! With the new model, players can enjoy a life-or-death social experience for FREE on Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro!

WHY FREEMIUM?

After almost a year since launch, it’s time to talk about the next chapter of Death Game Hotel. The game wouldn’t be where it is today without the dedicated support of the community, and the team is excited to announce that they’re expanding access to players around the world, setting the stage for even greater showdowns.

Newly released Free to Play trailer for Death Game Hotel!

NEW FEATURES!

• DEATH SLOT: A thrilling single-player slot game where you can earn in-game currency and items. But beware—the Grim Reaper may pay you an unwanted visit…
• NEW AVATARS: Evelyn, Liam, and DJ-S.A join the mix!
• NEW PLAYROOM: “Space Room” — A zero-gravity location with futuristic space station vibes, where your items float and zoom past your opponents. If you’re quick enough, you can catch them before they drift away.

WE COME BEARING GIFTS

To celebrate the big relaunch, both new and existing players will receive newly added stash items, including the Laser Gun, Selfie Camera, as well as 2,000 Golden Nuggets to spend like a big boss! Stay tuned for more information on the boosted stash items, story avatar DLCs for purchase, and discounted bundles that will also be added to the new experience.

LEGACY STATUS AND ITEMS

Special rewards also await our OG players who purchased the original version of the game, including an early supporter badge, 10 premium cigars, a specially engraved lighter, and in-game currency, with more details to be shared in upcoming posts.