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"The curse of Mixed is broken" - Swery turns opinion around on oddball roguelike Hotel Barcelona by removing gen-AI voices and substantially reworking the game
Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro's roguelike Hotel Barcelona has seen its Steam reviews improve from 'Mixed' to 'Mostly Positive' following significant updates. The 'Under New Management' update in March enhanced combat, flow, and controls, while later patches added new content and removed AI-generated voices. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with Nintendo Switch ports in development.
'The curse of MIXED is broken:' Suda51 & Swery65's Hotel Barcelona claws its way to 'Mostly Positive' on Steam after Hail Mary patch and scrubbing AI assets
The action platformer Hotel Barcelona has improved its Steam user review status from 'Mixed' to 'Mostly Positive' following a significant patch and the removal of controversial AI-generated assets. Developers Goichi Suda and Hidetaka Suehiro, along with publisher CULT Games, have been credited for the turnaround, with a major 'Under New Management' patch in March addressing game balance and adding new content.
Hotel Barcelona DLC Late Check-Out Launches on PS5 and Xbox This May
White Owls announced that the Hotel Barcelona DLC, Late Check-Out, will launch on May 21, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, following its April 23, 2026 PC release. The expansion adds new areas, bosses, enemies, story scenes, and combat mechanics, emphasizing the game's horror-focused action design. Nintendo Switch versions are also in development and will launch as complete editions.
SWERY & SUDA51's 'Hotel Barcelona' Is Coming To Switch 1 & 2 "Soon"
White Owls Inc. has confirmed that SWERY and SUDA 51's action roguelite Hotel Barcelona is coming to Nintendo Switch soon. The Switch version will be a complete package including all DLC and updates for $34.99. The game, which launched in September 2025, has received a significant rework with the 'Under New Management' update.
Suda51 and Swery’s Hotel Barcelona coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Hotel Barcelona, the action horror roguelite from Suda51 and Swery, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game will include the base content, the 'Under New Management' overhaul, and the 'Late Check-Out' DLC, featuring new environments, bosses, and enemies. The title will launch with online co-op for 1-3 players and 4-player invasion modes.
HOTEL BARCELONA: Late Check-Out Released
The Late Check-Out downloadable content for HOTEL BARCELONA is now available on PC. This new content for the action RPG from White Owls adds new gameplay elements to the title.
Hotel Barcelona Interview: SWERY on Rebuilding the Game After Launch
Hidetaka Suehiro, also known as SWERY, discusses the development and post-launch issues of Hotel Barcelona, detailing the extensive 'Under New Management' update. He explains how player feedback led to a complete overhaul focusing on control, accessibility, performance, and online features, aiming to improve the player experience and Steam rating.
Hotel Barcelona ‘Under New Management’ update now available
Publisher Dark Product and developer White Owls have released the "Under New Management" update for the side-scrolling game Hotel Barcelona. The update is now available for players.