The Escapists 3 announced, coming to consoles and PC in 2027
team17’s beloved franchise The Escapists will return next year.
Revealed yesterday, The Escapists 3 will make its way to consoles and PC in 2027, and this time, it’s in 3-D. An announcement trailer can be seen below.
Harley Homewood, General Manager, team17, said this about the new title:
“The Escapists, as a series, has aptly been both a breakout and runaway success for team17. As such, I’m delighted that we’re offering players the chance to become institutionalised once more, but this time in fully realised, 3D correctional facilities. It’s a fresh perspective on a fan favourite, and today’s announcement is just a sneak peek of what’s to come.”
A synopsis for The Escapists 3 reads:
Escaping from prison is no mean feat and inmates will need to craft, sneak, fight, and improvise their way through five distinct prisons as they plan their perfect escape…and then execute a much less perfect one when it all goes wrong. With more than 120 new weapons to steal and craft, guard rotations to observe and learn, and systems waiting to be exploited for maximum gain, there is no single solution for each escape, just good plans, bad plans, and the occasional plan involving molten chocolate.
Escapists 3 also offers players the ability to break out of prison with their pals, utilising each other's strengths and weaknesses to pull off the perfect escape (or perfectly hilarious failure) - with two players in local split screen, and up to four online. And, new to The Escapists 3, inmates will gain XP as they play, unlocking new skills and gameplay options to enable them to specialise into specific areas of escape that carry over to each prison.
The Escapists 3 Key Features:
Escape Your Way: Every prison is a system waiting to be understood, exploited and very badly outsmarted.
Turn Rubbish into Freedom: Search cells, trade with inmates and complete jobs to get your hands on supplies.
Five Prisons: Break out of five distinctive prisons, each with its own routines, characters, and secrets.
Make Your Inmate Your Own: Earn XP as you play, unlock new skills and tailor your inmate to your style of escape.
Better with Accomplices: Try and escape solo or team up with friends. Play with two players in local split-screen, or take your escape online with up to four.
The Escapists 3 will be released on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (via Steam). Wishlist the game right now here.
Since 2009, MP3s and NPCs owner Terrance Pryor has written about music, conventions, cosplay, and video games for publications such as AXS, Examiner, Fake Walls, and Ranker. Based out of Los Angeles, the former rock concert promoter/radio host can be seen talking about rock music on AXS TV’s Music’s Greatest Mysteries and discussing music and whatever else on their Black Man Talks Rock channel on YouTube.