The Escapists 3 Pre Order: Release Date, Price & Platforms

The Escapists 3 pre order isn't live yet. Get the latest on release timing, price, confirmed platforms, features, and how to wishlist on Steam and Xbox today.

Can You Pre Order The Escapists 3 Right Now?

Short answer: no. As of this writing, The Escapists 3 pre order options are not available. Team17 announced the game and its Steam page is live, but the store page has not opened pre-purchase, and no pre order pricing or bonuses have been published. There is currently no confirmed release date either — the game is listed as coming soon / to be announced.

What you can do today is add the game to your wishlist:

Steam page for The Escapists 3 (Windows)
Xbox store listing with wishlist support

Wishlisting is the best way to be notified the moment pre orders go live, because Steam typically sends an email when a wishlisted game launches or opens pre-purchase.

The Escapists 3 Overview

The Escapists 3 is the next entry in Team17's escape-the-prison sandbox series. Developers Team17 handle both development and publishing duties. The big headline for this entry: the game moves into a full 3D sandbox, letting you craft equipment, sneak past patrols, and fight your way out of prison using more freedom of movement than ever before.

Here's a snapshot of what has been confirmed so far:

Detail	Status
Developer / Publisher	Team17
Steam App ID	3602260
Release date	To be announced (Coming Soon)
Pre order availability	Not found / not yet open
Price	Not found
Early Access	Not found
Demo	Not found
Genres	Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platform (confirmed)	Windows PC

Confirmed Features at Announcement

Team17 shared a solid list of features with the announcement, and these are worth knowing if you're deciding whether to wishlist or pre order later:

Five prisons to break out of at launch.
120+ items and weapons to find, collect, and craft.
XP and skills — develop your inmate's abilities over time.
Craft, sneak, and fight inside a 3D sandbox environment.
Prison routine matters — roll call, jobs, and guard patrols are all part of daily life you'll need to work around.

One important honesty note for fans of the earlier games: crafting recipes, the full skill list, prison names, and system requirements have not been revealed yet. Any site listing those details right now is pulling from the previous entries or guessing, and we won't do that here. Treat those as TBD until Team17 shares more.

Multiplayer and Co-op Details

A major new addition is the multiplayer suite, which goes well beyond anything the series has offered before:

Mode	Confirmed Details
Single-player	Yes
Online co-op	Up to 4 players
Online PvP	Yes
Split-screen PvP	Yes (local)
Split-screen co-op	Yes, 2 players (local)
Remote Play Together	Supported
Family Sharing	Supported
Controller support	Yes

That means you can plan an escape solo, team up with up to three friends online, or sit on the couch and race each other out of prison with split-screen PvP. Remote Play Together support is a nice touch, since it lets a local co-op session include friends who don't own the game themselves.

Platform Availability: PC, Xbox, and Switch

Confirmed platform status right now:

Platform	Status
Windows (Steam)	Confirmed, store page live
Mac	Not confirmed
Linux	Not confirmed
Xbox	Wishlist page live; release timing not confirmed
Nintendo Switch	Not confirmed

Only Windows PC via Steam is a confirmed launch platform at this stage. An Xbox store listing exists and supports wishlisting, which strongly suggests console plans, but Team17 has not published a console release date. Mac, Linux, and Switch versions have not been announced. We'll update this article if that changes.

How to Prepare for Pre Orders

Since a formal The Escapists 3 pre order isn't open yet, here's a sensible checklist:

Wishlist on Steam via the official Steam page. This is the single most reliable way to get notified about pre-purchase openings and launch day.
Wishlist on Xbox if you're a console player, using the Microsoft store listing.
Watch the official site at officialtheescapists.com for announcements, trailers, and news on pre order bonuses or editions.
Follow Team17's channels for developer updates — pricing, editions, and date reveals usually break there first.

Historically, Team17's digital releases on Steam open pre-purchase shortly before launch or sometimes skip pre-purchase entirely and simply launch. There's no guarantee The Escapists 3 will have a traditional pre order window at all, so wishlisting is your safest bet either way.

FAQ

Can I pre order The Escapists 3 yet?

No. Pre orders and pre-purchases are not available, and no pre order price or bonuses have been announced. The game is listed as coming soon with a release date to be announced.

How much will The Escapists 3 cost?

Pricing is not found at this time. Neither the Steam page nor Team17 has published a price point. Expect that information closer to launch.

Is The Escapists 3 coming to console?

An Xbox listing exists and supports wishlists, but no console release date has been confirmed. Switch, Mac, and Linux versions have not been announced.

Will there be a demo or Early Access?

Neither a demo nor Early Access has been announced. Both are currently listed as not found on the store information.

The Bottom Line

The Escapists 3 looks like a substantial evolution for the series — a 3D sandbox, five prisons, over 120 items and weapons, and a robust multiplayer offering with four-player online co-op and split-screen play. But if you came here hoping to lock in a pre order today, you'll need patience: no pre order, price, or release date exists yet. Wishlist it on Steam or Xbox, keep an eye on the official site, and check back here as more details are confirmed.