- Escape Simulator 2: Build-a-Room #2 Winners! - 1 October 2026
The results are in!For our second Escape Simulator 2 Build-a-Room Competition, we challenged builders to answer one simple question: How did the world end? We received 30 wildly different answers, from alien invasions and mysterious outbreaks to abandoned facilities and reality-bending disasters. The creativity, technical skill, and puzzle design on display made judging incredibly difficult.After playing, discussing, and judging every submission, we’re finally ready to reveal the winners!And most importantly, our 1st place winner becomes the official backstory of the Escape Simulator 2: Apocalypse DLC. 1st Place - Crystal ConvergenceMade by Popo 434Crystal Convergence is the full package - a collection of clever puzzles, technical tricks, fun storytelling, strong visual design, and even its own Darkest Puzzle.It’s a well-rounded and balanced room that takes clever inspiration from exist…
- Apocalypse Update Hotfix Update - 24 September 2026
We’ve just released a new hotfix (ver 22787) with fixes and improvements across the base game, Apocalypse DLC, VR, and Room Editor. Thanks for all the reports and feedback! Core fixes Movement speed is now a separate value for flat and VR, so they can be adjusted separately.Improved throwing to prevent thrown items from clipping into colliders or going through walls.Fixed a bug in multiplayer (3+ players) where player customization would sometimes not sync properly. Level fixes Apocalypse 2 - Fixed shader compilation issue when entering the toilet room.Apocalypse 3 - Fixed solar panels puzzle not showing the correct colors in some cases.Apocalypse 3 - Fixed a bug in VR with the tripod puzzle where the puzzle would finish while the item was still in hand. VR Fixed dialog UI not showing in the proper position when a VR player tried to start a level in the multiplayer lobby.Fixed a bug whe…
- Для головоломки Escape Simulator 2 вышло дополнение Apocalypse DLC - 21 September 2026
Pine Studio выпустила новое контентное расширение под названием Apocalypse DLC для своего популярного симулятора квест-комнат. Сюжетная завязка переносит игроков в мрачный мир недалёкого будущего, который оказался полностью разрушен в результате масштабной неизвестной катастрофы. Вся привычная человеческая цивилизация окончательно угасла, мегаполисы мгновенно заросли дикой растительностью, а глобальные технологические системы практически повсеместно вышли из строя. Свежее дополнение добавляет в игру 4 совершенно новые уникальные локации, которые пользователям предстоит детально исследовать для поиска выхода. Маршрут эвакуации начинается со специальной станции, после чего игрокам необходимо внимательно осматривать давно заброшенную старую автозаправку в поисках необходимых ресурсов. Далее путь лежит строго на запад, где за многочисленными предупреждающими знаками скрывается изолированное…
- Apocalypse DLC is Now Available! - 21 September 2026
Hey everyone! Apocalypse, the first DLC for Escape Simulator 2, is out now! We're excited to send you on a new adventure through a world where things have gone very, very wrong. Grab your friends, follow the clues, and see if you can make it to Sanctuary! Four brand new rooms Explore an abandoned metro station, a deserted gas station, a remote desert safe house, and a mysterious underground facility. You'll work with whatever still functions, piece together clues, and solve your way through the remains of civilization. What's in the DLC:Four new escape rooms to explore solo or with friends.Four new Darkest puzzles for those looking for an extra challenge.New apocalypse-themed outfits to complete your survivor look.To play multiplayer, all party members must own this DLC So… what actually ended the world?That's still a mystery! The winner of our “How the World Ended” Build-a-Room competi…
- VR Update: Hotfix #1 - 18 September 2026
Thank you to everyone who has been playing the new VR Update!We’re very happy to see the positive feedback from the VR community so far. We’re continuing to work hard on making the VR experience even better, and this first hotfix addresses several issues reported since the update launched. Core FixesMultiplayer: Fixed a bug where the host's outfit would sometimes be duplicated on other players.All the missing achievements are now back again. (you should probably reopen the game to get them)Fixed a bug where some achievements could not be unlocked because DLC rooms were incorrectly counted as a requirement. Only base-game levels are now required.Mirrors are now slightly more optimized and use less memory.Level FixesLobby: Improved vertical navigation in the level picker when using a controller.Lobby: Token jigsaw pieces that have been placed correctly no longer render above unplaced piec…
- Free VR Update Is Now Available! - 14 September 2026
We’re excited to announce that the VR Update for Escape Simulator 2 is now available and completely free for everyone!We learned a lot from working on VR for the original Escape Simulator, and we’ve used that experience to make VR in ES2 even better. We’d also like to give a huge thank-you to all of our amazing testers who helped us find bugs, share feedback, and make the VR experience better. We’ve tested the game extensively on some of the most popular headsets, especially Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3, and we’re also happy to say that Escape Simulator 2 works great on the newly released Steam Frame! We want you to be able to play in whatever way feels most comfortable. There are plenty of VR options to mix and match, including teleport or smooth movement, cursor or no cursor, visible hands or no hands, and much more. Pick what works for you and start escaping! We are also very proud to be…
- VR Preview Update Available - 28 August 2026
A huge thank you to everyone testing the ES2 VR Preview! It’s been great to see so much positivity and so many helpful reports and suggestions from the VR community.Preview 2 brings a bunch of smaller and bigger fixes and improvements. It’s still a preview, so some things are missing (like proper VR characters), and a few things are still broken, (such as the Pirate Darkest 1 puzzle).We’re working hard on the final polish, and the full VR release is coming very very soon! If you have feedback or bug reports, please send them on Discord or to [email protected] again for helping us improve VR!Full changelog: Core fixesFixed bug where saving while NPC is opened would not properly load that NPC.Fixed issue with underground item respawn system.Fixed issue with syncing of item clones (sometimes cloned items would appear different from original).Controller - Fixed issue where goin…
- Build-a-Room Competition: How the World Ended - 31 July 2026
Dear Builders, The apocalypse is coming to Escape Simulator 2, but how did it begin?For our new Build-a-Room Competition, we are asking you to create an original escape room that serves as a prequel to the upcoming Escape Simulator 2: Apocalypse DLC. A deadly virus? A rogue AI? An atomic bomb? A failed experiment? Aliens? Something much stranger?The cause is entirely up to you.The winning room will receive the main prize and become the official backstory of the Apocalypse DLC. We cannot wait to see how you decide the world ended. 📅 Important DatesCompetition begins: Well, now!Submission deadline: September 1, 2026 at 08:59 AM CEST🛠️ Room RequirementsYour entry must:be created in the Escape Simulator 2 Room Editor;be created specifically for this competition;be started from scratch;follow the How the World Ended theme;function as an escape room;be publicly available on the Steam Worksh…
- Escape Simulator 2: VR Preview Is Now Available - 31 July 2026
We can finally announce that the Escape Simulator 2 VR Preview is now available through the open_beta branch on Steam!We have been working on VR support for quite some time, and we are now ready to show you what we have built.This is still an early preview version, and we need your help to make it better. Some interactions, controls, visuals and performance may still need additional work, but the main goal of this preview is to let you try the game in VR and share your experience with us. Your feedback will help us prepare the full free Escape Simulator 2 VR Update, which is currently planned for release by the end of this year. Most core features are working, and all official rooms should be fully playable, although you may still encounter some awkward object rotations or issues with very small items. A few larger features are still missing, including visible player hands and character…
- ES2: Apocalypse DLC Releases September 21! - 10 July 2026
The end of the world is getting closer... Escape Simulator 2: Apocalypse DLC launches on September 21, 2026!The DLC includes:4 new escape rooms4 new Darkest puzzlesNew character outfitsYou can wishlist the Apocalypse DLC now to receive a notification as soon as it releases.In case you missed it, we’ve updated the Apocalypse trailer with the beautiful voice of our Robin. ❤️Alongside the DLC, we’ll also release a free update featuring a large collection of new Room Editor props for our Builders. A New Build-a-Room Competition Is Coming!Speaking of builders, we’re preparing our next Build-a-Room competition, starting later this month!Stay tuned—we’ll share the theme, rules, prizes, and full details very soon here on Steam and on our Discord. Wishlist Escape Simulator 2: Apocalypse today and prepare for the end on September 21!-Pine team
- Escape Simulator 2: Apocalypse DLC is coming this year! - 19 June 2026
We’re excited to announce the first DLC for Escape Simulator 2. Apocalypse DLC is coming later this year, but you can wishlist it today! This DLC takes you into a near-future world devastated by an unknown catastrophe. Civilization is gone, but the clues are still there. Your goal is to follow the trail, solve your way through what’s left behind, and search for Sanctuary. The DLC will include:4 new escape rooms4 new Darkest puzzlesNew character outfitsA bunch of new Room Editor props for buildersMore details soon. -Pine team
- New Free Room Now Available - 28 May 2026
Hey everyone, We’ve just pushed a new update for Escape Simulator 2, featuring a brand-new, completely free official level: The Illusion Room. Set inside a mysterious museum, this one is packed with visual tricks, strange exhibits, and perspective-based puzzles. Expect it to take around 60 minutes if you're playing solo, or about 45 minutes in co-op.For those looking for an extra challenge, we've also included the Illusion Darkest Room.For the BuildersWe’ve added a bunch of new Room Editor props straight from the Illusion Room, so you can start messing with perspective and illusions in your own custom rooms right away.Patch Notes & ImprovementsAlong with the new room, this update includes: 2 new outfits (plus 2 new "Darkest" outfits) Fixed ending poses in certain rooms General performance optimizations Various translation fixes Smaller bug fixes and improvements What’s Next?We’ve been d…
- Community Picks #01 - 21 May 2026
Our first round of Escape Simulator 2 Community Picks is here!Since the release of Escape Simulator 2, we’ve been watching the Workshop fill up with clever puzzles, ambitious stories, eerie mysteries, and some seriously impressive uses of the new Room Editor.It’s been exciting to see familiar builders return with bigger ideas and more polished presentation, while newer creators are already surprising us with fresh mechanics, cinematic moments, and creative puzzle design.For this first selection, we wanted to highlight a mix of standout rooms: detective stories, creepy cabins, strange laboratories, word-based puzzle gauntlets, underground sewer systems, and more. Some are short and focused, some are longer and more challenging, but all of them show just how much potential the Escape Simulator 2 creator community already has.So grab a friend, or go in solo, and check out our first batch o…
- Hotfix 20029 - 7 May 2026
Hello, we have a small hotfix for the last update - Core Updates Resolved a bug where the "Loading Level State" screen would hang indefinitely. Fixed an issue where carriable items would unexpectedly snap back to their original slots. Fixed a glitch where items thrown by other players would appear stuck on the ground. - Level Selection Polish Replaced generic "grayed out" boxes with proper Unavailable graphics for unavailable levels. Removed the Download button for rooms that are unavailable. - Custom Room Improvements Better "drop-in" process for players who haven't pre-installed a custom room. Better Token textures. - Room Editor New Toggle: Added an option to disable hover sounds for a quieter workflow. - Room Editor Animation Field The Emission Scale is now correctly respected when using Animation Fields. Fixed UI flickering/glitching within the input fields. Updated the basic tutor…
- Escape Simulator 2 : Big Hotfix Update - 30 April 2026
Hey Escapers, We know it’s been a bit quiet from us over the past few months. We’ve been busy behind the scenes working on multiple things at once: polishing Escape Simulator 2, preparing upcoming content, and building out new features, and also working on new content for ES1!Here’s what we’re working on next:A new free room is coming next month, set in the Illusion MuseumAnother free room is already in production and planned for later this yearWe’re deep into development of the first DLC, coming later this yearA free VR update is currently in the worksToday’s update focuses on improving the overall experience, with a wide range of fixes, improvements, and new tools for builders.Thanks for sticking with us and for all your feedback!Full Changelog: CoreEngine updateAdded Autorun optionAdded 2× cursor size option (for Ashyda's parents)Split “Hide Item Hints” and “Mute Item Hints” into sep…
- More Hands on Deck! The Future of Escape Simulator 2 - 9 April 2026
Hello, Escapers!We have some big news to share today! Not only do we have an update on the development of Escape Simulator 2, but we’re also growing our family. 🤝 The Pine Studio Family is Growing!We are incredibly excited to announce that Somnium Games has officially joined Pine Studio!If that name sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve been "unofficial" partners for years. They were the creative minds behind the fan-favorite ES1: Magic DLC and collaborated with us on the Faraway series. By bringing their talented team into Pine Studio, we now have 28 people working under one roof. What does this mean for Escape Simulator 2? It means more content, faster development, and more polish. With this expanded team, we can provide much better support for both games simultaneously. To celebrate this union, we just released a brand-new free room for Escape Simulator 1, inspired by the unique “pape…
- Holiday Update Hotfix 1 - 18 December 2025
We’ve just pushed a small hotfix for the Holiday Update🎄This update focuses on polishing the Christmas rooms, fixing a few gameplay blockers, and improving some details in the lobby and Room Editor. Thanks for all the reports, they really help us smooth things out. The full changelog is here: Room EditorAdded additional Christmas propsCoreFixed an issue where exiting to menu could not be declined in Darkest roomsLobbyToken Jigsaw puzzles no longer start scrambledFixed Christmas object reflections in mirrorsChristmas RoomCookie delivery now triggers after the first dialogue lineFixed turkey slot issueAdded missing item namesFixed various colliders and navmesh issuesFixed books spawning open in their slotsChristmas Darkest RoomFixed an issue where dropped items would respawnFixed books spawning open in their slotsThe FeastFixed an issue where no player would enter the domeTiny Turkey Upd…
- Holiday Update is Available Now! - 16 December 2025
Hey everyone, The holidays are here, and we’ve got a little gift for you! 🎁 We just released a brand new cozy holiday escape room, playable solo or with friends. It’s inspired by classic Christmas movies and full of warm lighting, festive details, and that relaxed winter vibe. A short, comfy escape made to be enjoyed together. This room is our virtual holiday card to all 300,000 of you already escaping in ES2. Thank you! 💌 🎄What’s in the Holiday Update:A new holiday themed room A new Darkest puzzleNew festive outfitsA new festive soundtrack100+ new holiday props for the Room Editor, perfect for building your own cozy winter escapes 🛠️ Room Editor updatesWe also shipped a bunch of fixes and improvements to the Room Editor, focusing on stability and quality of life. The full changelog is available at the end of this post. And if you’re looking for great community rooms, don’t forget t…
- Who won Build-a-room Competition? - 10 December 2025
Build-a-Room Competition We just wrapped up our first ES2 Build-a-room competition, and the results are incredible. We received 112 submissions, far more than we expected, and the creativity on display was amazing. This was our very first competition, and we already plan to run the second one soon.After many hours of testing and discussion, here are the results: 🥇 First place – Going Home by kukelia & FramaKukeli and Frama did it again! This room takes home 5000 USD, our biggest competition prize so far!Stranded after a catastrophic malfunction, your spacecraft crashes into the remnants of an ancient alien civilization. A cinematic story mixed with unique language-based puzzles creates a powerful and memorable experience.🥈 Second place – Meltdown by DucExplore an abandoned nuclear facility and prevent a full reactor meltdown. Strong atmosphere, creative tasks, and striking brutalist a…
- ES2: Room Editor Update #3 - 4 December 2025
Dear escapers, thanks for all the feedback over the past weeks. We’ve been focused on improving the Room Editor, and this update brings a long list of fixes and updates for it, with more coming in the next patch. A quick reminder that the editor is still in beta, so you might run into some issues with saves or drop-in multiplayer.While you explore the changes, the first Build-a-Room competition is reaching the finish line. We’ll announce the winners on December 10th during a live stream, along with more Escape Simulator 2 news so stay tuned. ;) Core• More stable co-op connections when the host has high ping• Shader compilation is now more reliable on low-spec PCs• Improved performance on low-spec Intel CPUs• Added “Open Game Log” in Advanced Options for easier log sharing (Tnx XenoJiiva for the idea!)Lobby• Improved level picker stability for community rooms• More reliable drop-in for c…
