Escape Simulator 2 Announced

Escape Simulator is a highly popular puzzle experience. With the growing popularity of escape rooms both virtually and in the real world, it only makes sense that it has an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam. Now, the developers at Pine Studio have announced the next step for their studio.

Escape Simulator 2 has been announced for PC, though no release date has been given. The development team is utilizing a new engine and is working with community builders from the first game to craft the best Escape Simulator experience yet. Here is what the press release has to say about Escape Simulator 2:

“In this brand-new adventure for 1–8 players, budding puzzle solvers can immerse themselves in the series’ most intricate escape rooms yet, crafted with input from real-life escape room experts and legendary Escape Simulator community builders. Players will be able to explore detailed environments to uncover clues and solve a range of mysteries including the fate of a stranded starship, the secrets of Count Dracula’s castle, and the hidden location of a cursed pirate treasure.”

Co-founder of Pine Studio, Boris Barbir commented on this announcement, stating: “A sequel gives us the opportunity to start fresh and push the boundaries of the escape room genre. For Escape Simulator 2, we were inspired to explore darker themes and experiment with new gameplay and puzzle mechanics.

This sequel also brings significant technical upgrades, including a new rendering engine, rewritten netcode, improved physics, and enhanced animations. While Escape Simulator 2 adopts a darker, more mysterious tone compared to the original, it’s not a horror game—there are no jump scares or gore. We love the Escape Simulator community and we plan to continue supporting the original game while expanding and enhancing Escape Simulator 2 after its launch.”

I like the new visual style. As a fan of the original Escape Simulator, the idea of a darker take for this next game is exciting. The developers have also mentioned that Escape Simulator 2 will have enhanced room-building features too, so fans will have even more to work with in terms of community-based sharing. I can’t wait to find out more about what is coming with Escape Simulator 2.