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

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.

Between the Rework Patch, free Wicker DLC, community giveaways, and upcoming Twitch Drops, there are so many reasons to book a new stay at Hotel Galactic! Wishlist Hotel Galactic on Steam and play the demo today. Join the official Discord to stay in the loop, and follow Ancient Forge on X and YouTube for the latest updates and announcements.