Murder Mystery 2: Season 1 Update Overview

Murder Mystery 2 (MM2) is one of the most popular games on Roblox, created by Nikilis. It blends deduction, strategy, and suspense into one thrilling experience. Since its release, the game has received many updates, but one of the most impactful was the launch of Season 1 in May 2019, which brought a ton of new features and improvements.

🔄 Major Changes in Season 1

The Season 1 update was a game-changer. From new maps and pets to weapon tweaks and gameplay upgrades, here’s a breakdown of what was added or changed.

🗺️ New and Updated Maps

• Hospital 3 – A redesigned medical facility with a more complex layout.
• Hotel (Revamped) – A fresh take on the classic map with visual enhancements.
• NSOffice – A new office-themed map full of hiding spots and surprises.

Maps removed: Hospital 2, Lab 2, and the original Hotel were taken out of rotation.

Adjustments: Vents in Military Base and Office 3 were made larger to better suit Rthro avatars.

🐾 Pet System Overhaul

Pets got a complete rework in Season 1. Players can now hatch pets from the Common Egg (1,000 coins each). There are 21 new pets like Cat, Dog, Bunny, Pig, and more—each with regular, Fire, and Chroma Fire variants.

Older pet crates and coin-purchase options have been removed to streamline the system.

🔪 Weapons and Economy Tweaks

• Weapon crates now cost 1,000 coins, and players can collect more coins per round.
• Cross-platform trading was introduced, so players on different devices can trade with each other easily.
• New sound effects and confetti animations were added to celebrate when the murderer is eliminated.

🎮 Gameplay and Visual Upgrades

• Character customization has been expanded—players can now personalize their look with more outfits and accessories.
• Immersive audio updates make the game sound more cinematic and intense, adding to the suspense.

🧩 Game Roles Explained

Each round, players are assigned one of four roles:

• Innocent – Stay alive and help the sheriff figure out who the murderer is.
• Sheriff – The only one with a gun. It’s your job to protect the innocents and stop the murderer.
• Murderer – Secretly take out all players without getting caught.
• Hero – If the sheriff is eliminated, grab their gun and save the day.

There are also several game modes, including Standard, Disguises, and Assassin, each offering a different twist on the classic gameplay.

🎉 Seasonal Events

MM2 hosts special events throughout the year, like Halloween and Christmas, featuring limited-time rewards, themed maps, and unique challenges that keep things exciting for returning players.

🏆 Community & Recognition

MM2 is a fan favorite, with over 19.2 billion visits and 19.6 million favorites as of February 2025. It’s also taken home several Bloxy Awards, including:

• Xbox Game of the Year (2020)
• Best Lobby (2018)