Cozy Cosmos Restored: Hotel Galactic’s Winter Rework Update and Free DLC Launches on Steam

 

Ancient Forge has released the Winter Rework Update for Hotel Galactic, now live on Steam and available at a 25% discount during the Winter Sale. This update delivers a complete rebuild of the game’s core systems and lays a stronger, clearer foundation for its ongoing Early Access development. To celebrate the launch, a free DLC, new trailer, and playable demo are available today, alongside festive decorations, a Winter Contest, and Twitch Drops with in-game rewards rolling out throughout December.

 

“Hotel Galactic’s redemption begins now. After a rough Early Access release, we restructured our leadership—starting with putting the right person in the COO chair—and rebuilt the game around the vision players were promised. We’re grateful for a second chance from our investor and hope our community will join us in this new chapter.”  - Ida Szczecińska, Producer 

Winter Rework Update Features

• Comprehensive systems overhaul: Rebuilt NPC behavior and resolved core logic issues to stabilize the hotel’s day-to-day operations.

• Expanded Act 1 content: New narrative additions, including a full VIP questline centered on Princess Pavonis.

• Significant new features: Rating System, Hotel Compendium, Guest Needs, and extended building floors for larger layouts.

• Redesigned systems and quality-of-life improvements: Updated Research Tree, cleaner UI/HUD, workers tasks optimization, and numerous adjustments that improve pacing.

• Balancing and optimization: Broad performance and gameplay refinements to ensure a smoother, more consistent experience.
   

 

Ancient Forge is hosting a Hotel Galactic Winter Contest with a chance to win one of the 50 rewards.

• To enter the contest, all you need to do is answer one simple question: Who is the new guest arriving at Hotel Galactic? 

• For additional entries, connect your socials to the giveaway page, and take a pass at finding the secret password located somewhere on the Hotel Galactic Steam page. 

• Prizes include Hotel Galactic keys, adorable plushies that are being produced right now, and the main prize, a custom Steam Deck!

  

To celebrate the Winter Rework Update, Hotel Galactic is also hosting Twitch Drops happening from Dec 18th – Dec 22nd and Dec 23rd – Dec 28th. Participate to earn up to six exclusive in-game items. Tune into Hotel Galactic streams on the Ancient Forge Twitch channel on December 18th, 19th, and 23rd to unlock drops and claim rewards.