After first launching last year, Death Game Hotel, the VR social game developed by White Owls Inc., is set to relaunch as a free-to-play title on Meta Quest headsets. The updated version will be available from 10 April 2025 at 10:00 AM PDT, compatible with Meta Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro devices.
This new iteration aims to broaden the game’s accessibility, inviting a wider player base into its high-stakes, metaverse-inspired world. According to White Owls President and CEO Hidetaka “SWERY” Suehiro, the move to free-to-play is intended to expand the game’s reach and elevate the gameplay experience:
With this relaunch to free-to-play, we want to open up this metaverse to all. And we’re excited for deadlier, more intense gameplay, and thrilling interactions!
As part of the relaunch, a range of new features will be introduced. These include Death Slot, a single-player mini-game where players can win in-game currency and items—though an appearance by the Grim Reaper may disrupt progress. Three new avatars—Evelyn, Liam, and DJ-S.A—are also being added to the character roster. In addition, the update includes a new playroom called the Space Room, a zero-gravity environment where items float through the air and can be caught mid-battle.
To mark the occasion, all players will receive a set of free items including a Laser Gun, Selfie Camera, and 2,000 Golden Nuggets. White Owls has also confirmed plans to add story avatar downloadable content and discounted bundles post-launch.
Players who purchased the original version of Death Game Hotel will receive legacy rewards including a supporter badge, premium cigars, a specially engraved lighter, and in-game currency.
