Team17 has officially sprung the biggest reveal of the season: The Escapists 3, the long-awaited next chapter in the award-winning prison escape franchise, unveiled for the very first time during the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. Ditching the series’ signature pixel art for a vibrant fully 3D sandbox, it’s locked in for a 2027 release on PC and consoles — and yes, you can wishlist it right now on Steam.
Everything You Know — Now in Full 3D
Prison has rules. You have other plans.
For nearly a decade, The Escapists has been the gold standard of creative, chaotic breakout gameplay. Now the perspective shifts entirely — but the mission stays the same: study the routine, loot the supplies, craft the impossible, and get out.
- Five distinct prisons — each with unique layouts, guard routines, secrets, and surrounding landscapes. Beyond the walls lies dense forest, rugged canyons, ancient catacombs and treacherous waters
- 120+ items & weapons to scavenge, trade and craft. Almost anything can become part of an escape plan — whether it should is another matter entirely
- No single solution — dig, climb, sneak, fight, disguise, improvise. There are good plans, bad plans, and the occasional plan involving molten chocolate
- Skill progression — earn XP, unlock abilities, and tailor your inmate to your preferred escape style. Customise your cell while you’re at it
Break Out Better With Friends
Escaping is great — escaping together is better. The Escapists 3 supports:
| Mode | Details |
|---|---|
| Online Co-op | Up to 4 players — divide the workload, time things perfectly, execute the perfect breakout… and find out who’s useless with a shovel |
| Local Split-Screen | 2 players on one device — old-school couch co-op returns |
| Solo Play | Tackle every prison at your own pace, no distractions, no deadweight partners |
Release & Platforms
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Developer / Publisher | Team17 |
| Revealed | 9 Oct 2026 — Triple-I Initiative Showcase |
| Release Window | 2027 |
| Platforms | PC (Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Steam Page | Live now — wishlist today! |
| Price | To be announced |
| System Requirements | To be announced |
On the Record
“The Escapists, as a series, has been both a breakout and runaway success for Team17. As such, I’m delighted that we’re offering players the chance to become institutionalised once more — but this time in fully realised, 3D correctional facilities. It’s a fresh perspective on a fan favourite, and today’s announcement is just a sneak peek of what’s to come.”
— Harley Homewood, General Manager, Team17
Why It Matters
It’s been roughly nine years since the franchise last arrived — and The Escapists 3 doesn’t just continue the story, it evolves it. The leap to 3D opens up verticality, visibility, and entirely new approaches to scouting and breaking prisons. Yet at its core, it’s still about the same magic: junk turned into tools, observation turned into opportunity, and that glorious moment when your plan finally clicks — or spectacularly unravels.
Roll call is coming. Will you be there… or will you be gone?
More Info – https://officialtheescapists.com/
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