The Cecil: The Journey Begins (2025) — Release Date, Cheats, Price & Requirements

The Cecil: The Journey Begins

“The Cecil” is a survival horror-based game about the mysteries of the famous Cecil hotel, but with a twist. Explore the hotel and find out about the mysteries and untold stories that lie within the halls of…

3 April 2025

What The Cecil: The Journey Begins is

The Cecil: The Journey Begins is an adventure game developed by Genie Interactive Games and released in 2025. It was published by Wandering Wizard. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unreal Engine 5.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In the heart of Westmount, a quaint town shrouded in mystery, stood the infamous Cecil Hotel. Known for its eerie past and whispered tales of the supernatural, it was a place that beckoned the curious and the thrill-seekers. John and Sarah, a couple deeply fascinated by the paranormal, set out on what they thought would be a dream getaway—a chance to experience the thrill of staying at the Cecil Hotel. Their journey began with excitement and anticipation, as they arrived at the hotel's ominous facade. Little did they know that their romantic escapade would soon turn into a nightmarish ordeal. As they settled into their room, a strange presence seemed to linger in the air. Unbeknownst to…

Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, horror, stealth and survival. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

The Cecil: The Journey Begins launched on 3 April 2025, within three weeks of Inzoi, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince.

Released around the same time: Inzoi, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Blue Prince.

Official trailer