The Escapists 3 Preview: Everything We Know So Far
Our The Escapists 3 preview covers Team17's 3D escape sandbox: 5 prisons, 120+ items, XP skills, and 4-player co-op. Release date and price are still TBA.
What Is The Escapists 3?
Team17 has officially announced The Escapists 3, a new entry in the indie prison-escape simulation series, and the Steam page is already live under app ID 3602260. This preview rounds up everything confirmed so far — and is equally honest about what is not found or still to be announced, because the release date is currently listed only as "Coming Soon."
The Escapists 3 is described as a 3D sandbox escape game blending simulation, strategy, and indie design sensibilities. You play an inmate plotting a breakout while maintaining the daily routine: attending roll call, holding down a job, and avoiding the attention of patrolling guards. It's the same core fantasy fans know, rebuilt in fully three-dimensional environments for the first time in the series' main line.
Team17 is both developer and publisher, keeping the franchise in familiar hands. The Steam listing tags the game as Indie, Simulation, and Strategy.
Confirmed Features at a Glance
Here is everything the announcement and Steam page confirm:
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Developer / Publisher | Team17 |
| Steam App ID | 3602260 |
| Release date | To be announced (Coming Soon) |
| Price / Early Access / Demo | Not found — no information yet |
| Prisons at launch | 5 |
| Items and weapons | 120+ |
| Progression | XP-based skills |
| Genre | Indie, Simulation, Strategy |
| System requirements | Not found — TBD |
The 3D sandbox is the headline change. Craft tools, sneak past guard patrols, and fight your way out when plans go sideways — all rendered in fully 3D prisons rather than the top-down view of previous entries.
Multiplayer and Co-op Options
One of the biggest surprises in the announcement is how deep the multiplayer support goes. The Escapists 3 isn't just a solo breakout anymore:
| Mode | Details |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Online co-op | Up to 4 players |
| Local split-screen co-op | 2 players |
| Online PvP | Yes |
| Split-screen PvP | Yes |
| Remote Play Together | Supported |
| Family Sharing | Supported |
Four-player online co-op means you and three friends can coordinate a mass breakout — or sabotage each other's plans. Split-screen support for local play is a rare inclusion these days, and Remote Play Together means even remote friends can join a couch-style session.
Platforms: What's Confirmed
Platform availability is a mixed picture right now:
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Windows (Steam) | Confirmed |
| Mac | Not confirmed |
| Linux | Not confirmed |
| Xbox | Wishlist page live on Xbox Store |
| Switch | Not confirmed |
| PlayStation | Not confirmed |
Xbox players can already find the game on the Microsoft Store and add it to their wishlist, which strongly suggests a console release is planned. However, Switch and PlayStation versions have not been confirmed, and Mac/Linux support is not found on the Steam page. We'll update this preview as platform details firm up.
Skills, Crafting, and Prison Life
The announcement confirms an XP-driven skill system — you'll level up abilities as you play, presumably improving your odds of pulling off riskier escapes. Beyond that, the specifics are thin:
- Full skill list: not found — TBD
- Crafting recipes: not found — the 120+ items and weapons are confirmed, but individual recipes are not public yet
- Prison names and layouts: not found — only the count of 5 prisons is confirmed
- Cheats and codes: not found — no information has been released
What is confirmed is the daily loop: roll call, jobs, and guards remain central to the experience. Balancing your cover story (showing up to your job, keeping your head down) against the risky work of digging, crafting, and smuggling is the heart of the game. Doing it all in a 3D space with sightlines, floors, and verticality should change escape planning significantly.
Note: we're deliberately not pulling details from the earlier games, since mechanics, recipes, and systems in The Escapists 3 may differ substantially. Anything not stated in the official announcement is listed here as not found.
Release Date, Price, and Wishlist Info
The hard truth of any pre-release preview: The Escapists 3 has no announced release date. The Steam page lists it as "Coming Soon," and no window — season, quarter, or year — has been given. Price is not found, there is no mention of Early Access, and no demo has been announced.
If you want to be notified the moment things change, wishlist the game on Steam or Xbox. Wishlist activity also helps developers gauge demand, and it's the only reliable way to catch the release announcement as soon as it drops. Keep an eye on the official site for news as well.
FAQ
When does The Escapists 3 come out?
The release date is to be announced. The Steam page currently lists the game as "Coming Soon" with no release window provided.
How much will The Escapists 3 cost?
Pricing information is not found. Team17 has not announced a price, and there is no indication of Early Access or a free demo at this time.
Does The Escapists 3 have multiplayer?
Yes. Confirmed modes include online co-op for up to 4 players, online PvP, local split-screen co-op and PvP for 2 players, and Remote Play Together support. Single-player is also confirmed.
What platforms is The Escapists 3 releasing on?
Windows PC via Steam is confirmed, and an Xbox wishlist page is live. Mac, Linux, Switch, and PlayStation are not confirmed at this stage.
Final Thoughts
Even with the release date, price, and many gameplay specifics still unknown, The Escapists 3 already looks like a meaningful evolution for the series: full 3D prisons, 5 escape venues at launch, 120+ items and weapons, XP skills, and genuinely generous multiplayer options including 4-player online co-op and local split-screen. Team17 is handling development and publishing, which should reassure series veterans.
We'll expand this preview with hands-on impressions, confirmed recipes, the full skill list, and system requirements as that information becomes available. Until then, wishlist it and wait for the breakout to begin.
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