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Hotel Barcelona Confirms September Release Window
The anticipated game Hotel Barcelona has a release window, as SWERY and SUDA51 come together for a new roguelite horror title
Article Summary
- Hotel Barcelona launches September 2025, uniting SWERY and SUDA51 for a new roguelite horror adventure.
- Play as Justine, a federal marshal with a deadly secret, trapped among notorious serial killers in the hotel.
- 2.5D action combines tactical combat, unique death mechanics, and evolving power via blood-fueled skills.
- Explore seven horror-themed zones, each with brutal boss fights inspired by classic American horror movies.
Indie game developer White Owls and publisher Cult Games have given Hotel Barcelona a proper release window, but still no date. The team confirmed it would be released sometime this September, but didn't stamp an official date on it. If you haven't seen this yet, this is a new surreal horror roguelite title from two legendary game developers, SWERY and SUDA51. If you happen to be at BitSummit in Japan this month, you can see a sample of the game from July 18-20, as we hope they'll confirm a release date at the event.
Hotel Barcelona
A mysterious hotel stands in a remote location on the border between Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Its luxurious appearance hides a terrifying truth: it's a trap for America's most dangerous serial killers. You are Justine, a novice federal marshal with a deadly secret – your mind is shared with Dr. Carnival, a deranged murderer with a violent past. Together, you must eliminate every killer in the hotel… and try to survive long enough to escape.
- Experience a Unique 2.5D Action System: This is not a simple side-scrolling action game. The intense battles require tactical movement, precise timing, and clever use of your abilities. Environments are rich with danger and drenched in 1980s American horror movie atmosphere.
- Use Death to Your Advantage – Slasher Phantoms: Every time you die, a memory of your past self is born. These echoes, known as Slasher Phantoms, repeat your exact movements from the previous run, and can deal real damage to enemies. Use them as shields, allies, or distractions. With each failure, your strength multiplies.
- Grow Stronger with Every Drop of Blood: The more you fight, the more you're covered in blood. This isn't just visual flare. Blood fuels your power. Fill the Skull Gauge by staying aggressive, and when it reaches its peak, unleash Carnival Awakening: a devastating special attack that unleashes something unstoppable but monstrous.
- Seven Horror-Inspired Zones, Seven Deadly Bosses: Explore seven unique areas within Hotel Barcelona, each inspired by a different sub-genre of horror. From haunted mansions to twisted laboratories, each zone contains an unforgettable boss battle that demands analysis, strategy, and quick reflexes.
