Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School Announced for PC with Open-World Puzzles and 2026 Release
Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School brings open-world puzzle-solving, co-op play, and a deeper mystery to PC in 2026. Wishlist now on Steam and Epic.
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So they have announced Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School, and yes, it’s going to PC first — Steam and Epic Games Store they said. Developers Coin Crew Games and iam8bit Presents are showing it off at the Summer Game Fest 2025 during the Day of the Devs thing. They told the game will arrive in 2026, no date but still. This is a sequel, so if you played the first one (a lot of people did, like millions), then you maybe understand what’s coming. Except not really. This one’s more open.
New Style of Escape Puzzling, Kinda Big
Now, instead of just being puzzle levels, Escape Academy 2 got a campus. You walk around it. Classrooms, dorms, probably tunnels or some sort of hidden stuff. Everything is a puzzle now. Or like, puzzle-adjacent. It’s more of a game you explore than just escape from things. That’s what they're trying to say. The entire school becomes a puzzle now. Which sounds more fun, but also maybe confusing, unless done right.
You Can Play Alone, Or You Don’t Have To
You've got options. You want to play alone, fine. You want a friend to solve the puzzles with you? Also yes. There is online co-op and local split screen, which not every game still has. They added something called “No-Timer Mode” too, so no rush to solve if that’s what stress you. But some people might think it's less exciting like that.
Story Gets Deeper (Or at least it tries)
So the game, it's not just puzzles. It’s telling a story too — something about academy secrets, hidden histories, mystery stuff. Old characters come back. New ones show up. Everyone probably has something to say, maybe too much at times. You can go on side-quests with them, get lore and other things if you care. They say it's more immersive and all that.
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Looks Nicer, Sounds a Bit Cooler
Graphics got upgraded a little, maybe a lot, depending on who you ask. Characters look slightly different, maybe better, or just... new. There’s a fresh soundtrack from DJ Doseone. It’s more atmospheric and puzzle-y (whatever that means). At least the music will likely slap, softly.
It's Coming, Eventually
No exact date, but “2026” is what they keep saying. You can wishlist the game on Steam, which means you’ll probably forget and then be surprised when it releases. Meanwhile, if you ain’t tried the first Escape Academy, it's on discount now — like 60% off on Steam. Maybe worth grabbing if you want to catch up before the sequel gets here.
