Escape Simulator — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
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| A New Free Room, a Growing Team, and the Future of Escape Simulator! | 2026-04-09 | Hello, Escapers!It’s a big day at Pine Studio. We have some exciting news about our team, a brand-new free room for you to play right now, and a look at what’s coming next for both Escape Simulator 1 and 2! 🤝 Our Family is Growing: Somnium Games Joins Pine!We are thrilled to announce that our long-time friends and collaborators at Somnium Games have officially joined the Pine Studio family!If you’ve enjoyed the Magic DLC, you’ve already played their work. By bringing our teams together, we now have 28 developers working across the Escape Simulator franchise. This growth is exactly what allows us to keep supporting ES1 and ES2 with high-quali |
| Meet the Builders: Bartololomeo | 2026-01-23 | Today, we’re chatting with Bartololomeo or Bart in short, a beloved Escape Simulator room builder from Poland, known for his playful humor, cat-themed comedy rooms, and increasingly ambitious creations. What started as a Christmas self-gift in 2021 quickly turned into a creative journey filled with hand-drawn puzzles, silly ideas, and a lot of learning along the way. From his first rough map to the massive, new room "What The Fox", Bart shares how he designs rooms, what he learned the hard way, and why cats keep sneaking into his escape rooms!🐱Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into designing rooms in Escape Simulato |
| Escape Simulator 2 is Now Available!🧩 | 2025-10-27 | Escape Simulator 2, the next chapter of ES world is out now on Steam! It features 12 completely new rooms, each much larger and more detailed than before, with puzzles that take around 50 minutes to solve. The new Lobby lets you gather with friends before entering rooms. It is also a place to display trophies, hang photos, or relax between escapes. Under the hood, we rebuilt many systems from scratch. The game now includes improved graphics, physics, networking, animation, and a new autosave system that remembers your progress at all times. You can now invite friends mid-game with drop-in multiplayer and keep playing together instantly.The Ro |
| Spy DLC: Hotfix #2 | 2025-09-26 | Agents, we’ve got another round of improvements ready for you. This update focuses on the hints, multiplayer isses, and a few handy tweaks to make your missions more enjoyable. All Levels Clearer hints and improved hint progression Fixed a few multiplayer bugs Level 2 Fixed turret gear slotting issues in both single and multiplayer mode Level 4 Relocated the token lockbox to avoid confusion with main puzzles Improved keypad input on the final puzzle Added a label to the punchcard recycling device (fewer accidental recycles!) Added a few bugs so we can fix later Have fun! -Pine team |
| Spy DLC: Hotfix #1 | 2025-09-24 | First of all, thank you for playing the Spy DLC! 🕵️♂️ We’ve just rolled out a hotfix to improve a few things based on your feedback (thanks for that). If you’re enjoying the Spy DLC, we’d love it if you could leave us a review! 💖 Spy DLC Hotfix – Changelog All Levels Fixed incorrect hints and improved hint order Added missing translations and improved localization Fixed several multiplayer issues Adjusted VR zoom scales and made some VR optimizations Added missing sound effects Improved input response and item visibility in some areas Level 1 Clearer solution path for the Kryptos Cube puzzle Improved default rotation for certain items Leve |
| 🕵️ ES: Spy DLC Now Available! | 2025-09-22 | Spy DLC is Now Available! Agents, the Spy DLC has landed! Slip into the shadows with 4 brand-new escape rooms and stylish spy outfits. A cinematic soundtrack ties it all together for the ultimate covert experience.Pine’s Big Sale is here!Pine’s biggest Steam sale so far is live! All our games are discounted, from time-traveling cats to crazy speedrunners. Check it out here: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/pinestudio/sale/pinebigsaleEscape Simulator 2 Is almost hereThe countdown is on! Escape Simulator 2 launches October 27, bringing larger and more mysterious rooms, multiplayer for up to 8 players, and brand-new settings. We’ve just |
| Escape Simulator: Spy DLC Coming September 22! | 2025-09-04 | Escape Agents,Escape Simulator isn’t done yet. Even with Escape Simulator 2 on the horizon, we’re still expanding the original with fresh content (and we plan to continue doing so). On September 22, the brand new Spy DLC arrives!What’s inside:4 new spy-themed escape rooms:Agency HQ – Prove your skills and earn your clearance.Quartermaster’s Workshop – Try gadgets that could save your life.The Villain’s Yacht – Mingle with high society while uncovering hidden dangers.Underwater Rocket Base – Sabotage the launch and save the world from beneath the waves.Cool Spy outfits – Slip into character with sleek new looks. Props & gadgets – Add espionage |
| Community Picks: Spring & Summer Edition 2025 | 2025-07-08 | As the sun shines brighter and the days stretch longer, there’s no better time to dive into the world of Escape Simulator and uncover some of the community’s latest (and greatest) creations. From dark futuristic corridors and haunted manors to whimsical adventures and daring heists, this spring & summer handpicked rooms are bursting with imagination, clever design, and that special something that makes the Workshop shine.Whether you’re into heartfelt stories, gothic mysteries, or brain-twisting sci-fi riddles, we’ve got you covered. These rooms span all styles and difficulties, but they all share one thing: they’re worth your time. So grab a |
| Meet the Builders: Ravn | 2025-06-04 | Ravn may be a recent addition to the Escape Simulator Workshop, but he’s already made a big impression. Hailing from Denmark with a background in real-life escape room design, Ravn burst onto the scene with The Fable of the Frog King, a charming and clever entry that earned him first place in the Rookie Builders category of The Artifact Challenge Build-a-Room competition. We sat down with Ravn to learn more about his background, what sparked his journey into Escape Simulator room design, and how a simple idea for a friend’s livestream turned into a full-blown passion for building. From winning contests to obsessing over 0.1-second animation t |
| Detective Update is Available Now! | 2025-05-29 | We’ve just released a small free update featuring a brand new noir-themed room called Detective’s Office. You can play it in both flat and VR versions of Escape Simulator. Immerse yourself in a gritty atmosphere with flickering neon lights and classic noir puzzles. Also included in the update are new detective outfits for your characters, alongside a bunch of small bug fixes and improvements. 🎵 Soundtrack Update The official Escape Simulator soundtrack just got a major boost. It's updated to include music from recent rooms and DLCs, along with some of the loopable chill tracks from our livestreams so now includes 56 tracks and over 3 hours o |
| 🔍Detective's Office: A new free room coming May 29! | 2025-05-24 | Dear escapers, step into Detective's Office, a black-and-white murder mystery designed for up to 8 detectives. Inspired by classic noir films, this room brings gritty atmosphere, flickering neon, and puzzles built around forensic investigation. Will be available in Escape Simulator (flat and VR), starting May 29. It’s a short but sweet experience, and best of all, it’s completely free to play. What to Expect: Develop photographic negatives Analyze fingerprints Trace the killer’s route on a city map New detective outfits! Can your team solve the case before the trail goes cold? Also coming to Meta on May 29 Detective Update (free) Mayan DLC (p |
| The Collab: World Tour 2 is out now!🌍 | 2025-04-22 | Following the success of the first World Tour, the biggest community project is getting its sequel. After returning from your globe-spanning adventure in The Collab: World Tour, Volume 1, one final mystery awaits: a hidden itinerary... and a key to the locked basement of your grandparents’ house. It’s time to continue the story and complete the journey your grandparents started. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3467466395 Before we continue, make sure to check out all the previous Collab projects on Steam Workshop! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2812287004 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/fi |
| Escape Simulator 2 Demo is Live Now! | 2025-04-10 | After two years of development, we’re excited to give you a first hands-on look at Escape Simulator 2. Play the free demo of Escape Simulator 2 now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3499320/Escape_Simulator_2_Demo/ Watch the new gameplay trailer: The demo includes the tutorial and the Courtyard – the first room from the Dracula’s Castle level. It shows the new direction we’re taking with the sequel: more atmospheric, more detailed, and bigger in scale. The tone is darker and more mysterious, but it’s not a horror game – it’s about immersion, exploration, and clever puzzles. Play solo or in co-op with up to 8 players. Drop-in multiplayer is |
| 🏆 Winners of Build-a-Room: The Artifact Challenge! | 2025-03-05 | Builders, you’ve outdone yourselves! This was one of the best Build-a-Room contests ever. The challenge? Create an escape room using at least three objects from The Artifact Pack. The results? Absolutely stunning!✨ A massive thank you to everyone who participated. Your creativity, puzzle design, and storytelling blew us away. Special thanks to our guest judge, Wollo, for joining the Pine Studio team in evaluating all the incredible entries. Now, let’s get to the winners! Experienced Builders Category https://images.steamusercontent.com/ugc/62590172405452264/D8D5AF32E6529B3F78F682A80B76E39F7B6E6A84/?imw=5000&imh=5000&ima=fit&impolicy=Letterbox |
| Mayan Update Hotfix #3 | 2025-01-30 | ...or is it #4? Not sure, but here you go: Fixes Cats in Time: Fixed a bug causing the pizza puzzle to stutter when solved. Cats in Time: Red batteries now display correctly as red in the inventory. Treasure Island: Implemented realistic digging mechanics specifically for VR gameplay. Treasure Island: Resolved an issue where only one part of a combined paper could be selected. Treasure Island: Digged-out markers now have colliders to prevent items from getting hidden inside them. Treasure Island: Chest turnables are now easier to control. Mayan DLC Fixes Jaguar’s Gate: Fixed a bug where the golden ball could get desynced in certain situations |
| Welcome to the Build-a-Room: The Artifact Challenge! | 2025-01-24 | Dear Builders, are you ready for the challenge? This time, we’re introducing a unique twist: all participants must incorporate objects from "The Artifact Pack" into their escape rooms. With this requirement, we’re excited to see how you creatively use these elements in puzzles, storytelling, and design. Will you craft a high-tech lab, an ancient vault, a futuristic bunker, or something completely unexpected? The choice is yours! Also, for the first time, we have a guest judge! Wollo, one of the creators behind the Mystery Pack Community Contest, will be joining the Pine Studio team to evaluate your entries. 🏆 Prizes Galore! To make this comp |
| Mayan & Talos DLC props are now available in the room editor! | 2025-01-18 | Hey, Escapers! We’re thrilled to share that the latest Escape Simulator update has just dropped! Here’s what’s new: 363 new props added to the Room Editor! These include items from the Talos DLC and the Mayan DLC, giving you even more creative tools to build your dream escape rooms! The props are available for everyone to use, with or without the DLCs. Build-a-Room Contest Alert! Next week, we’re launching the next Build-a-Room Contest! Start brainstorming, and stay tuned for more details. Escape Simulator Sale – 40% Off! If you or your friends haven’t tried Escape Simulator yet, now’s the perfect time! Get it at 40% off during the sale. http |
| Happy Holidays from Pine Team! | 2024-12-20 | Hey escapers, The holiday season is here, and the Pine Team is gearing up for a well-earned winter break. ːcatlookingː What’s Cooking in the Pine Studio Kitchen? New DLC for Escape Simulator 1! We’re excited to announce that a new paid DLC and a new free DLC are in the works! We’ll share more details soon, but we’re confident you’ll love what we’ve got planned. Escape Simulator 2 Demo Incoming! For Escape Simulator 2, we’ve been busy gathering feedback from all corners of the community—Steam, Discord, Reddit, YouTube comments—you name it. https://shared.fastly.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2879840/ss_e3e21ec9e6a4c39d97e7a9ec731 |
| Mayan DLC - Hotfix 2 | 2024-12-10 | Hi Escapers! We’re so glad to see players having fun with the Mayan DLC and diving into the new rooms! It’s always amazing to see how creative and engaged our community is. A big thank you to everyone who reported bugs and helped us improve the game. We also want to say how incredibly grateful we are for the warm welcome you've given to Escape Simulator 2. Seeing the community's excitement has been amazing—it truly means the world to us. Thank you for your support! Now, onto the updates! Here’s what’s new with this hotfix: Changelog: Resolved bugs in puzzles involving the feather, post-it notes, and plates. Adjusted running and walking speed |
| Escape Simulator 2 is Coming Soon! | 2024-12-06 | Dear escapers, We’re thrilled to finally reveal Escape Simulator 2, the sequel to the game that you’ve helped make a tremendous success. Dive into stunning new environments, deeper puzzles, Room Editor 2.0, and exciting hidden secrets. Wishlist it now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2879840/Escape_Simulator_2 Why a Sequel? A sequel gives us the freedom to push the boundaries of escape rooms further. We’ve improved rendering, networking, physics, and animations while exploring darker, more mysterious themes. It’s a fresh start to bring you even more ambitious gameplay ideas. FAQ Will Escape Simulator still get updates? Absolutely! With the |