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Open-world escape room adventure game developed by Coin Crew Games and published by iam8bit Presents, released November 5, 2026. It is the sequel to Escape

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School

Open-world escape room adventure game developed by Coin Crew Games and published by iam8bit Presents, released November 5, 2026. It is the sequel to Escape Academy and features a handcrafted campaign, an explorable campus hub, online and local co-op, and an all-new narrative. This guide hub collects

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Welcome to the comprehensive guide for Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, developed by Coin Crew Games and published by iam8bit Presents [src-25d8444856]. Dive into the first open-world escape room adventure where you will explore an all-new campus hub, tackle intricate puzzle rooms, and unravel deep institutional secrets [src-25d8444856, src-0dc02cf791].

How to Complete Chapter 1: Escape Shack Station

To board the tram and begin your journey, you will need $3 and the correct destination code [src-0dc02cf791]:

Find the Destination Code: Inspect the machine near the ticket kiosk, which requires three symbols [src-0dc02cf791]. Check the tram stops map on the wall to your left to match the symbols associated with the intersecting colored lines (red/yellow, blue/red, and blue/yellow) [src-0dc02cf791]. Inputting the correct symbols reveals the destination code: 9625 [src-0dc02cf791].
Gather $3:
- Find the first $1 inside the phone box [src-0dc02cf791].
- Crawl through the open vent to collect the second $1 [src-0dc02cf791].
- Climb up using the luggage on the side of the phone box to grab the final $1 on top [src-0dc02cf791].
Board the Tram: Head to the ticket kiosk and click the slot to insert your money [src-0dc02cf791].

Tips and Progression

Explore the Open World: As a direct follow-up to Escape Academy, this title combines traditional exploration with environmental puzzle-solving [src-4b8b4c5daa, src-0dc02cf791]. Talk to classmates and examine your surroundings to pick up extra credit quests and side content.
Complete Side Activities: Take on extra credit tasks—such as the cafeteria sudoku puzzle—to earn rewards and progress through side objectives [src-aa17351cd6].

Rewards and Achievements

Progressing through your second year grants access to new campus areas like the Science Campus and Humanities Campus [src-aa17351cd6]. Key milestones include:

Spare Some Change?: Collect your first Escape Buck in the vent or telephone booth [src-aa17351cd6].
Back 2 School: Complete the opening sequence “No Ticket” [src-aa17351cd6].
Scientific Breakthrough: Unlock the Science Campus as part of the main story progression [src-aa17351cd6].

Details

developer

Coin Crew Games

publisher

iam8bit Presents

release_date

Nov 5, 2026

genres

Adventure, Casual, Simulation

game_modes

Single-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together

platform

Steam (PC); Xbox Series X|S mentioned in release announcement

steam_review_score

97% of 40 user reviews positive (Positive)

price

$19.99 (introductory 15% off to $16.99, offer ends November 19)

achievement_count

41 (Steam store page); achievements page lists 30

system_requirements_minimum

Windows 10/11, Intel Core i5-8400 @ 2.80GHz, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti (4 GB), DirectX 11, 5 GB storage

supported_languages

English (full audio), French, Italian, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America (interface and subtitles)

gameplay_description

Described as the first open-world escape room game, mixing more traditional puzzles with escape rooms. It includes plenty of side content, making it a sizeable and engaging game with lots of brainteasers.

walkthrough_chapter_1

Chapter 1 – Escape Shack Station: To board the tram you need $3 and the destination code for Escape Academy. At the machine near the ticket kiosk, input three symbols; the tram stops map on the wall to your left shows matching symbols. Each rotating dial on the machine is ringed by coloured lines (red and yellow, blue and red, blue and yellow).

achievement_guide

Spare Some Chance? – Collect your first Escape Buck; required to complete the tutorial, and the first can be found in the vent or the telephone booth.
Back 2 School – Complete “No Ticket” (story progression, can't be missed).
A Clued Awakening – Complete “A Clued Awakening” (story progression, can't be missed).
Locked In – Complete your first assignment (story progression, can't be missed).
A Little Something Extra – Complete your first Extra Credit quest; complete any side quest given by other students, like the sudoku puzzle in the cafeteria.
Don't Look Down – Navigate to the tallest point on the map; after buying your first zipline in the courtyard, purchase and use the zipline in front of the school to reach the top of the Clocktower.
That Rings a Bell – Complete “That Rings a Bell” (story progression, can't be missed).
Scientific Breakthrough – Unlock the Science Campus (story progression, can't be missed).
Science, Dude! – Synthesize your own batch of memory gas (story progression, can't be missed).
Lightbulb Moment – Complete “Lightbulb Moment” (story progression, can't be missed).
Oh, The Humanity – Unlock the Humanities Campus (story progression, can't be missed).
Extrovert Extraordinaire – Have over 300 conversations with people around campus.

steam_deck_status

Steam Deck compatibility is not published as Verified or Playable in the Steam store text available at launch; check the live store badge. A same-day hotfix landed with the November 5, 2026 Windows release.