Dev Diary & Ask Me Anything – February 2026

[p]Dear Wolves and Lambs,[/p][p]This is the KILLER INN team.[/p][p][/p][p]Since announcing KILLER INN’s Early Access launch and the Free Stay Weekend,  we’ve received an overwhelming amount of feedback from the community. The entire development team is truly grateful for the incredible interest and enthusiasm you have shown toward KILLER INN.[/p][p]In this post, we’ll be sharing the latest updates on the game’s development, along with answers to some of the most talked-about topics from the AMA we hosted on our official Discord. We’ll also be providing additional details on the stage event, “Chatty Wolves,” held on our official Discord, as well as our official Twitch livestream, “LIVE CHECK-IN #1.” [/p][p] [/p][h2]Dev Diary[/h2][p]Here are the most noteworthy updates.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]INTRODUCING 90 SECS “NO-KILL TIME”[/p][p]Players can no longer be harmed for the first 90 seconds of a match. This system is designed to prevent indiscriminate early attacks and create a fairer, more controlled opening phase.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]DAMAGE BONUS AGAINST IDENTIFIED WOLVES[/p][p]Lambs now receive a +20% damage bonus against revealed wolves. The “Wolves hide / Lambs expose” dynamic has been more directly integrated into core gameplay mechanics. Once a Wolf’s identity is confirmed — the hunters become the hunted.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]NEW GAME FEATURE: PARTIAL CLUES[/p][p]Partial clues will drop periodically from wolves and lambs and can be found scattered on the floor.[/p]

• [p]Collect 3 Partial Clues to create a full clue.[/p]
• [p]It is now possible to identify a player as Lamb.[/p]
• [p]Sacrificial corpses now yield 2 Partial Clues instead of full clue.[/p]
• [p]Upgrade Partial Clues at the workbenches.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]ENHANCED MELEE WEAPON UPGRADES[/p][p]The club and axe now have 3 tiers of upgrades. Upgrades now include enhancements that directly affect weapon handling, such as swing speed and attack range. The range of customization options has also been greatly expanded. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]UNIQUE ABILITY IMPLEMENTATION FOR ALL CHARACTERS & GAME BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS[/p][p]Since CBT2, nearly half of the abilities have been reworked, further highlighting each character’s unique identity. A player’s choice of character now has a greater impact on playstyle, adding deeper strategic variety.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]PENALTIES[/p][p]Early quits and AFK behavior are now automatically detected. Repeated or severe violations will result in escalating penalties.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]SKILL BASED MATCHMAKING[/p][p]The matchmaking system now uses an internal skill rating to match you with players of similar skill as closely as possible.[/p][p][/p][p]Plans & Considerations[/p]

• [p]Plans to adjust the matchmaking logic to improve fairness between solo players and parties.[/p]
• [p]Plans to add a solo-only matchmaking mode with ranked play in mind.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]NEW CHARACTERS[/p][p]Included in the Special Supporter Edition! Their story will be released on Discord for a limited time starting February 13![/p][p][/p][p]Bibi the Sleuth and LOVE the Serial Killer will also be obtainable through gameplay in the future![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]More updates on the way! Check out the patch notes, which will be released at a later date, for full details![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]📝 How many playable characters are available from the start?[/p][p]11! They’re all beginner-friendly characters with easy-to-use abilities.[/p][p][/p][p]Character lineup:
Gamer, Singer, Astronomer, Author, Boxer, Handyman, Detective, Otaku, CEO, Lawyer, Gambler[/p][p][/p][p]📝 How do I unlock the characters?[/p][p]You can unlock any character with 100 Character Tickets. For example, Martial Artist Miao can be unlocked with just 40 tickets. She’s a great choice for your first character by the way.[/p][p][/p][p]🚩 How do I receive Character Tickets?[/p][p]Character Tickets can be earned through the Battle Pass, account level rewards, and character mastery.[/p]

• [p]Players will gradually collect them through regular gameplay.[/p]
• [p]Players can also earn 200 tickets (enough for two characters) by completing the tutorial.[/p]
• [p]There are plans to distribute more through seasonal events in the future.[/p]

[p][/p][p]📝 Is purchasing the Special Supporter Edition the only way to unlock Bibi and LOVE?[/p][p]At the launch of Early Access, the Special Supporter Edition will be the only way to obtain them, but they will become available through Character Tickets in the future. All characters — including Bibi and LOVE — will be available to play during the FREE STAY WEEKEND, so take the chance to find your favorites![/p][p][/p][p]📝 When will Ranked Matches start?[/p][p]We’re aiming to roll this out as early as possible during Early Access. Once the rules are finalized and matchmaking is properly tuned, we plan to test Ranked Matches.[/p][p][/p][p]📝 How many players are required to start a custom match?[/p][p]To fully enjoy KILLER INN–style deduction and mind games, the recommended minimum is 9 players (3 Wolves vs 6 Lambs). However, you can start a match with as few as two players.[/p][p][/p][p]📝 Why are party members always placed on the same team when joining a match together?[/p][p]It’s an anti-cheat measure. If a single player uses multiple accounts to form a party and enters the same match, being placed on different teams could let them learn all the Wolves’ identities, which would undermine fair play.[/p][p][/p][p]📝 Does the Battle Pass expire?[/p][p]A new Battle Pass will be released each season, but we plan to allow players to continue progressing through past Battle Passes as well.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]The KILLER INN team is always listening to the voices of our community. If you have any feedback or questions, please do share them with us on our official Discord or forums![/p][p][/p][p]The KILLER INN team[/p]