Pine Studio, the talented Croatian developer behind one of the most popular escape games, has just announced Escape Simulator 2, the highly anticipated sequel to his best-selling novel. Coming to Steam, this new installment promises an even more immersive experience for 1 to 8 players, with more complex puzzles and more detailed environments, designed in collaboration with escape room experts and prominent members of the first game's community.
A dive into captivating mysteries
In Escape Simulator 2, players will explore fascinating and mysterious locations to solve puzzles and uncover secrets. Among the announced themes, you will discover:
- The fate of a spaceship in distress,
- The mysteries of Count Dracula's castle,
- The hidden location of a cursed pirate treasure.
These new environments, rich in detail and interactivity, promise to immerse puzzle fans in new stories.
Major technical improvements
Boris Barbir, co-founder of Pine Studio, explained: “A sequel gives us the opportunity to push the boundaries of the genre. We explored darker themes, and experimented with new gameplay and puzzle mechanics. However, this is not a horror game: no jump scares or gore, just a mysterious and immersive atmosphere.”
Escape Simulator 2 benefits from many improvements:
- Modern rendering engine for improved graphics.
- Improved physics and interactions for striking realism.
- Enriched animations for total immersion.
- Netcode rewritten, ensuring a smooth multiplayer experience.
An even more powerful level editor
With Room Editor 2.0, creators will be able to let their imagination run wild with new tools like an improved lighting engine, an animation editor, and advanced building features. This editor will strengthen the community engagement, already active on the first opus. Pine Studio also invites fans to share their puzzle ideas via their Discord or by email.
Key Features
- 12 new escape rooms filled with captivating puzzles.
- Single player or multiplayer : solve mysteries alone or in teams of up to 8 players.
- Interactive environments : each element is designed to be explored and manipulated.
- Creation and sharing : design your own rooms and discover those of the community thanks to the Room Editor 2.0.
A first look and an opportunity for fans
The announcement trailer gives a taste of the game's mysteries and innovations, hinting at an adventure that will delight new players and long-time fans alike. Pine Studio also announced major promotions on escape simulator and its DLCs, including the brand new Mayan Expansion Pack, offering four unique adventures in a Mayan jungle.
To not miss anything, players can now add Escape Simulator 2 to their wishlist on Steam and join the online community to help evolve the game.
