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SeriesThe Escapists

The Escapists 2

Critic score9 critics
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First release
Aug 22, 2017
Publisher
Team17
Engine
Unity
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Adventure, Tactical, Simulator, Strategy, Puzzle · Sandbox, Action, Stealth
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux

The Escapists 2 is the forthcoming sequel to the sandbox prison-escape game which will include, in a first for the series, drop in/drop out play for up to four players in both local and online play.

Also known as TheEscapists2.exe

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
Escaping won't be easy though. You'll have to work around the strict prison schedule and avoid the unwanted attention of guards. Craft weapons and tools found (or stolen) from within the prison, but beware of cell shakedowns. Get a job or perform "favours" for your fellow inmates to purchase vital supplies, all while scouting escape routes.Read more

Escaping won't be easy though. You'll have to work around the strict prison schedule and avoid the unwanted attention of guards. Craft weapons and tools found (or stolen) from within the prison, but beware of cell shakedowns. Get a job or perform "favours" for your fellow inmates to purchase vital supplies, all while scouting escape routes.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 22, 2017
Mac
Aug 22, 2017
PlayStation 4
Aug 22, 2017
All 6 release dates
Xbox One
Aug 22, 2017
Linux
Aug 22, 2017
Nintendo Switch
Jan 11, 2018
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
30h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
crafting, crime, sequel, pax west 2017, available on - blacknut

At a Glance

Critic Score
75
Main + Extras (IGDB)
30h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 26,545 reviews in all languages, recorded 18 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 18 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 18 Oct
  • Local co-opSteam · 18 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 18 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 18 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 3 Nov
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 3 Nov
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 18 Oct

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