A Way Out
- First release
- Mar 23, 2018
- Developer
- Hazelight Studios
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Genres
- Adventure · Action
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
In 1972, Vincent Moretti is sent to prison for fraud and murder, where he meets Leo Caruso, serving time for armed robbery. After a thug sent by crime boss Harvey attempts to kill Leo, Vincent intervenes, and the two form an uneasy alliance to escape. Vincent reveals Harvey murdered his brother and framed him; Leo reveals Harvey betrayed him after they stole the Black Orlov diamond together. After breaking out, the pair track Harvey to Mexico, kill him, and recover the diamond. Upon returning to the United States, Vincent is revealed to be an undercover FBI agent whose brother was killed during the sting operation that led to Leo's arrest. Feeling betrayed, Leo takes Vincent hostage and flees. Their confrontation ends with one killing the other, depending on the players' actions.Read more
In 1972, Vincent Moretti is sent to prison for fraud and murder, where he meets Leo Caruso, serving time for armed robbery. After a thug sent by crime boss Harvey attempts to kill Leo, Vincent intervenes, and the two form an uneasy alliance to escape. Vincent reveals Harvey murdered his brother and framed him; Leo reveals Harvey betrayed him after they stole the Black Orlov diamond together. After breaking out, the pair track Harvey to Mexico, kill him, and recover the diamond. Upon returning to the United States, Vincent is revealed to be an undercover FBI agent whose brother was killed during the sting operation that led to Leo's arrest. Feeling betrayed, Leo takes Vincent hostage and flees. Their confrontation ends with one killing the other, depending on the players' actions.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Mar 23, 2018
- PlayStation 4
- Mar 23, 2018
- Xbox One
- Mar 23, 2018
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 5h
- Main + Extras
- 6h
- Completionist
- 7h
- Game modes
- Split screen, Co-operative, Multiplayer
- Perspective
- Third person
- Where to buy
- External links
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- Keywords
- action-adventure, crime, split-screen multiplayer, xbox one x enhanced, the game awards 2017
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, split-screen multiplayer, xbox one x enhanced, the game awards 2017, the game awards 2014, the game awards - world premiere
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 75
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 5h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 6h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 7h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 78,682 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Online multiplayerIGDB · 1 Nov
- Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
- Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
- Co-op campaignIGDB · 1 Nov
- Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Online Co-Op
- Co-op
- Split Screen
- Story Rich
- Local Co-Op
- Multiplayer
- Action-Adventure
- Action
Steam content notes
- Nudity or Sexual Content
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
- English (UK)interface, audio
Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- Steam Remote Play on phone
- Steam Remote Play on tablet
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
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Behind the game
Credits
Director
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Won
- British Academy Games Award for Multiplayer — BAFTA Games Awards 2019
Nominated
- The Game Awards − Best Game Direction — The Game Awards 2018
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Story & setting
Setting
- Set in 1970s
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Elsewhere
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