- Patch 1.14 - 31 July 2026
Fixed Ghost people from another timeline appearing when you save in Court 4 at a specific point and reload.
- Patch 1.13 - 29 July 2026
Fixed some smaller typos and mixing song text. And adjusted the upper layer to no longer be missaligned. I hope this does not break anything.
- Patch 1.12 - 4 July 2026
-Fixed being able to re-trigger the confession in the True Route. -Made some experimental adjustments to the Sprite Atlas, which should result in less artifacts/glitchy spaces. -Fixed two typpos
- And Then, There was Update 1.11 - 30 June 2026
Hey everyone,The translations are complete, so nothing is stopping the official release of the Secret Route update for The Murder Hotel.Thank you to those who were waiting for the update and to everyone who invested their time in solving the murders.It's been a long journey, and I'm still not sure what the future holds. I've been prototyping a new game project, but it turns out that the thing I want to create already exists in the form I imagined, so I've lost my focus and need to start again.For those who are curious, the update for the Nintendo Switch version might take an additional one to two weeks as I need to ensure that the console won't crash again after adding a few more pieces of artwork, despite my best efforts to refine the asset loading system.That's all for now. Feel free to let me know if you'd ever want to see a second Murder Hotel.Until we meet again!-Wegenbartho
- Beta now includes German, other Languages wip - 2 June 2026
Hello everyone,The latest beta build now supports German as well, please give it a try.Korean and Japanese are also included, but are still undergoing QA testing.Depending on whether any issues arise during the final tests, I expect the final release to be ready in around two weeks.Thank you for your patience.-Wegenbartho
- The True Route - Beta Available - 18 May 2026
Hello everyone.The True Route Beta is now available. Make sure to select the right branch on Steam before starting the game.You know it's the correct version when it says 1.10G on the top left of the start screen.From there on, select the Strategy Session in Chapter 4.Play the game as usual. Talk to Alentura and investigate the three points of interest.Then, try to leave the room. You'll be interrupted by a telephone call.You are now able to equip the ring to proceed with the weird route.FAQWhich Languages?-The update is only available in English, attempting to play it in other languages will load the default textboxes. German, Korean and Japanese translations will be available with the full release.Can I stream it or will I go to jail?-You can stream and make videos about the beta, just be kind enough and give Spoiler Warnings for your viewers. I do believe in fair use, unlike certain…
- Small Teaser #1 - 12 May 2026
Hey, everyone! I'll be posting short teaser videos every day until the beta release of the update. Here's the first one!And yes I'm aware the Bien Sûr lacks an ^. As usual, it's still work in progress.Stay tuned for more.Best,Wegenbartho
- Secret Route/Chapter 5 beta this month - 4 May 2026
Hey everyone, I want to follow up on what to expect from the upcoming Secret Route update.Initially, the Secret Route Ending should have just been an "alternative," like the Erlkönig section in Chapter 1 Court, something that should have been doable until end of November 2025 at worst.But it turned out to be far more. I couldn't stop myself introducing two new important key characters, and I do not want to close this project without giving a proper resolution to all currently unresolved plot points. In fact, I now consider this update to be Chapter 5 of TMH, considering its textbox count is already larger than Chapter 1's (4500 ish), with probably 4 hours of extra playtime.There's more key art than all other chapters, and I decided to commission an extra soundtrack for the real final battle. A lot of love, pain, and hope went into this.When?I'm setting a deadline of May 18th to finish t…
- Steam's new Pricing System & Secret Route Update - 30 March 2026
Hey everyone,Steam has recently released an update that calculates the converted cost of games based on 'purchasing power'. I decided to try out this new system for The Donnerwald Experiment and The Murder Hotel.Most regions outside the US will now see a price drop, while those that should technically have an increase in price (like Swiss Francs) will stay the same as they were before.The new prices might take one or two days for TMH until they get updated on the store page.Secret Route UpdateRegarding the update, I recently released a private demo accessable via discord to test the first part of the Strategy Session. The second part should be finished this week, while all that's left is the final court.I expect the update to go gold in March, while the translations might take like 2 weeks ontop of that.Again, I never expected this to take that long. Once the update is out, I will need…
- News about the Secret Route Update - 12 January 2026
Hey everyone.Let's start by addressing the Crimson Walrus in the room.The Secret Route UpdateI know it's been a while. I initially planned to release the update in November.Now it's the next year and it's still not out. I'm currently experiencing burnout from writing and creative work in general. Even writing this text is harder than I expected.While working on the game, I dubbed the last sprint until release the Month of Hell (also known as August). I pushed through all my limits to finally finish it, as I was running out of money and time. Afterwards, I allowed myself a few days to relax, but as the trouble with the Steam Age rating arose, I spent most of my holiday worrying about everything again.As long as the promised update is not out, I have a lot of trouble relaxing and sleeping well. Despite having written over 2000 text boxes, of which 1000 have already been implemented, I fee…
- Patch 1.05 - 15 December 2025
Version 1.05 Art -Added a talk sprite for Spalanzani. Bugfix -Chapter 2, Roberto no longer despawns if talked to before Charade. Music -Added Vinyl to Basement in Chapter 1. -Added Vinyl to Pumpkin in Chapter 1. -Added Vinyl to Pumpkin in Chapter 2. -Added Vinyl to Erlkönig Area in Chapter 2. -Added Vinyl to Bunny Room in Chapter 3. -Added Vinyl to Lupita's Bathroom in Chapter 3. -Added Vinyl in Alexander's room for Chapter 4. -Added Vinyl when Alentura teaches you some manners in Chapter 4. -Added Vinyl to Wickie's bathroom in Chapter 4. -Added Vinyl to Vilhelmine's telephone in Chapter 4. Court -Fixed Chapter 1 Court keep showing textbox if going for Elspeth rivalry hint without having checked your bed together with Klara. Scissor Hint -Chapter 4 Spoiler: Turned "The culprit never died in any case" into a pink hint instead of blue. Known Issues -When playing Memory in Chapter 3, there…
- Patchnotes 1.03 - 17 November 2025
Version 1.03 Engine -Upgraded to Unity 2022.3.62f3 -Fixed Post Processing being broken after the update (in V1.02a) Loading Screen -Added FMOD Logo since we are using it. Achievements -Added three achievements for the chase sequences in Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 (see below). -Added the final True Route achievement in preparation for the upcoming big update. It's currently not unlockable. Chapter 1 -If you get caught three times by Woyzeck you no longer go game over, instead there will be a Divine Intervention saving you from being eaten. If you manage to only get caught up to two times and escape, you'll get a new achievement. Chapter 2 -Same for the Basement Prophunt. You'll get an achievement for not being caught 3 times. -Same for the Library of Mann chase. Dream Diary -Moved the Cipolla card as it was near impossible to find (had to find the hidden spot in the Library before the final…
- Small Update - 1.02 - 12 November 2025
Version 1.02 Engine -Applied the Unity Security Fix -Added a new Asset Load System using Addressables. This is mostly for the Nintendo Switch Version to reduce the amount of graphical data which is loaded at the same time. Currently it makes loading the Court Sprites. -Added a failsafe that unlocks the Dream Diary at the beginning of each chapter for when using an older Savefile. Translations -Fixed japanese translations (according to my publisher) Chapter 1 -Added a small light source to Klara during the initial investigation (so you can see how she opens and closes the door more easily) Chapter 2 -Added soundtrack when Process explains the knox rules. Dialogue Pictures -Added a new picture which is displayed when || Professor Holmes|| talkes about a melancholic inventor in Chapter 3. -Added new picture in Chapter 4 showing how Henna looks like when talking with Wickie. Known Issues -W…
- Japanese Translation Issues - 13 October 2025
皆さん、こんにちは。ゲームの日本語翻訳が他の言語ほどの品質になっていなかったことに気付きました。本当に申し訳ありません。 翻訳を担当してくれているパートナーに、しっかりとQA（品質チェック）の時間を取ってもらう余裕を与えられなかったのは、自分のミスでした。次の大型アップデートでは、その部分を改善して翻訳を修正する予定です。 また、文章構築システム（Sentence Build System）も、もっと使いやすくなるよう調整しています。アップデートは11月ごろのリリースを目指していますが、今のところ具体的な日程はまだ決まっていません。 前回のように無理なスケジュールでチーム（と自分）にプレッシャーをかけたくないので、今回はしっかりと時間をかけて品質を優先したいと思っています。読んでくださってありがとうございます！
- Update 1.01b - 6 October 2025
**Achievements** -Added Easter Egg achievement "It's a feature". Can be unlocked in Chapter 4 or in Chapter 3 when Gastfenger is following you. **Bug** -In Chapter 1 court, if you selected Ismail as the culprit there was an issue when arguing about the master key still being with himwhich is now fixed -Japanese version no longer softlocks during the second tutorial question.-Fixed Mephos in Chapter 4 being visible before he is supposed to show up -Various other Chapter 4 court chibi fixes -Potential fix for Chapter 1 Timeline lingering into Chapter 2's timeline. -The Chapter 4 Fire Place talk now properly checks if Roberto gave you the master key before **Text** -Fixed like 10 instances of aquire with acquire. **Known Issues** -When playing Memory in Chapter 3, there's a chance the very first card gives you a fail promt.
- Version 1.01 Patchnotes - 29 September 2025
**Art**-Fixed Holmes having weird red pixels on his character page image.**Bugs**-Fixed Text Storage Bug in Chapter 4 when checking the stairs from the basement.-Roberto's memories will no longer linger after the event is over in Chapter 3.**Text**-Fixed all reported English typos.-Fixed all reported German typos.-Fixed an issue with the Korean and Japanese version related to the sentence build system. Further testing may be required to confirm this.**Known Issues**-When playing Memory in Chapter 3, there's a chance the very first card gives you a fail promt.-Lupitas bed has no collider. I'll let it stay in since you can make some cool screenshots with it.-The Timeline might be broken when going from one chapter into the next.-Japanese SBS Tutorial still softlocks on the second question
- The Murder Hotel release, upcoming patch - 28 September 2025
Hey, everyone!First, as many of you know, The Murder Hotel officially released last week. Yippie.The build was greenlit while I was on vacation, so it's been a bit chaotic, and I haven't been able to make a glamorous announcement until now.Nevertheless, I want to thank you all for the warm reception and mostly positive reviews. It's been an honor to bring you something enjoyable.If you've played the game and haven't posted a review yet, please do so. Hitting the 50 mark would be another milestone for a struggling indie dev like me.Upcoming UpdatesThe first update will be a bug fix patch that will hopefully address all reported issues. I plan to release the first one this upcoming week.Next will be the major Secret Route Ending patch, which adds another ending to the game for those curious enough to find all the hidden pathways.I mentioned on my Steam page that I plan to release it in Oc…
- Where is the game? - 4 September 2025
What happened?It's very unfortunate, but it appears the Steam Review team has not finished their review yet, as I apparently have not given them enough time, despite my best efforts to finish the game as soon as possible on the 28th August.It is completely my fault, and I feel absolutely horrible that the launch does not start as planned. And please trust me, it's not because of Silksong also releasing. I already have several media outlets mentioning the game releasing today at this hour, and this just feels like a nightmare to me now.When does the game release?The moment Steam greenlights the current build. It could be later today, it could be on Monday. Again, this is all my fault, as it clearly disclosed to give them enough time to review it. And the game is quite long, with an estimated playtime of over 15+ hours.I really, really want to apologize for this inconvenience.
- Important - Savefiles and Bookmarks - 4 September 2025
Demo to Full GameIf you want to continue with your savefile or bookmarks from the Demo, please go to your "...\\steamapps\\common\\The Murder Hotel Demo\\The Murder Hotel_Data\\StreamingAssets\\save" folder amd copy everything into the"...\\steamapps\\common\\The Murder Hotel\\The Murder Hotel_Data\\StreamingAssets\\save" folder.Bookmarks in 1.0With the 1.0 patch on release, it will wipe all bookmarks which had been unlocked for testing purposes.If you were using a beta test build, please consider making backups if you rely on them.If you lose a bookmark that you desperately need, you can contact me on Discord to provide you with replacements.Normal savefiles should be unaffected by this.
- Final Release 4th September - 14 August 2025
Hey everyone!Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to finish the game in time. The endings are laid out, the court is structured, and the investigation phase is almost finished.Still, I'm afraid I won't finish it in time. My motivation is like a roller coaster, constantly going up and down from the pressure of the final push.I really don't want to botch the game's finale, the most important and memorable part.That's why I'm delaying it one more week for a final time.The new, final release date is September 4.Thank you again for understanding.
