Escape Academy 2 Release Date: When Back 2 School Launches

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School launched on November 5, 2026, according to its official Steam store page. The sequel to Coin Crew Games' escape-room puzzler is published by iam8bit Presents, and the store's launch announcement confirms it is out now on Steam and Xbox Series X|S. The same page lists a release date of Nov 5, 2026 in both the "Released" field and the "Release Date" field, so the launch date is consistent across the listing.

Escape Academy 2 release date at a glance

Everything in the table above comes from the official Steam listing. The platform line reflects the store's own launch announcement, which states the game is "out now on Steam, Xbox Series X|S." No other platforms are named in the supplied material.

How the launch unfolded

The Steam page's announcements timeline shows a short runway between the date announcement and release:

• October 13, 2026 – An "Upcoming Release" post announced that the game would launch November 5th on Steam.
• November 5, 2026 – A "Game Release" post confirmed the game was out, naming Steam and Xbox Series X|S as launch platforms.

This means the official release date was publicly confirmed roughly three weeks before launch. If you're checking whether the game is available, the answer is yes — it has been purchasable since November 5, 2026, and the store page was still live with an introductory discount ending November 19.

What you get at launch

The store listing describes a full sequel rather than a small follow-up:

• A new campaign of handcrafted escape rooms built by the studio's puzzle designers.
• An open-world-style campus hub that the page calls "the first open world escape room game," with secret passageways, hidden tunnels, and traps between classes.
• Solo or co-op play, including online co-op, local split-screen co-op, and Remote Play Together.
• A new narrative exploring the mystery of the school's founding, with returning characters and new teachers.
• A rebuilt visual style and a new soundtrack by Doseone.

The game also carries Steam Achievements (41 listed), Steam Cloud support, and Family Sharing. A playable demo is available on the store page, which is useful if you want to test performance before buying.

Platforms and editions

The confirmed platforms are PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S. Beyond that, the supplied material does not confirm other console or storefront releases, so treat any additional platform claims as unverified.

On Steam, the game is sold in several configurations:

• Standard edition – $19.99, discounted to $16.99 during the introductory offer.
• Deluxe Edition bundle – three items bundled at a discount.
• The Escape Sequels Bundle – pairs the game with Escape Simulator 2.
• Escape Academy 2 x CRACK bundle – pairs the game with CRACK.

The page also notes three DLC items for the game, listed together at $24.97.

PC system requirements

If you're planning to play on Steam, the official requirements are:

Minimum

• OS: Windows 10/11
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 @ 2.80GHz
• RAM: 16 GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti (4 GB)
• DirectX 11
• Storage: 5 GB

Recommended

• OS: Windows 10/11
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700 eight-core
• RAM: 16 GB
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (4 GB)
• DirectX 12
• Storage: 5 GB

Steam Deck compatibility is listed as Unknown on the store page, so there is no official verification of how it runs on the handheld.

Language support

The Steam listing confirms interface and subtitle support for English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Spanish (Latin America). English is the only language with full audio; the others are text-only.

Reception so far

At the time the page was captured, the game held a "Positive" overall rating, with 97% of 40 user reviews positive. Review counts this early after launch are small, so the score is a snapshot rather than a settled consensus. There is no Metacritic or press-review data in the supplied material.

What remains unconfirmed

A few things searchers often ask about are not covered by the available source:

• Whether the game will come to PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or other storefronts.
• Any post-launch roadmap, DLC release dates, or patch schedule.
• Official Steam Deck verification status.

These should be treated as unknown until an official announcement addresses them.

FAQ

Is Escape Academy 2 out now? Yes. It released on November 5, 2026, per the official Steam store page.

What platforms is Escape Academy 2 on? Steam (PC) and Xbox Series X|S are confirmed by the store's launch announcement.

How much does Escape Academy 2 cost? $19.99 on Steam, with a 15% introductory discount to $16.99 that ran through November 19.

Can I try it before buying? Yes — a demo is available for download on the Steam page.

Does it support co-op? Yes. The listing confirms online co-op, local split-screen co-op, and Remote Play Together, alongside single-player.

Is it on Steam Deck? Compatibility is listed as "Unknown" on Steam, so there's no official confirmation either way.

Sources: Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School on Steam