Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School

store.steampowered.comStore page, read 28 October 2026

Backs Online co-op, Local co-op, Split or shared screen, Release status, Release date, Kind of game, Sessions, About, Story, Exploring, Laughter and chaos, Puzzles and figuring out, Calm and coziness, Time to hang out.

• Online co-op: Features box lists Online Co-op, and the store text says the game supports online co-op.
• Local co-op: Features box lists Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
• Split or shared screen: Store text says co-op works online or on a split screen, and the Features box lists Shared/Split Screen.
• Release status: Page says the game is not yet available and shows a planned release of 5 Nov 2026.
• Release date: Planned release date shown is 5 Nov 2026.
• Kind of game: The pitch is bringing one friend along, online or on one screen. Single-player is also listed, so a pair is the main way to play but not the only one. Same kind of game as the first Escape Academy.
• Sessions: Store text describes an all-new campaign with a story to follow.
• About: Store text calls it the first open world escape room game.
• Story: Store text promises a new narrative about a dark mystery and character-driven storylines. User tags include Story Rich and Mystery. The first game's file has story 1, and the maker's pitch here puts more weight on the story.
• Exploring: Store text describes a large hub campus with secret passages and hidden tunnels. User tags include Exploration and Open World.
• Laughter and chaos: User tags include Comedy and Funny.
• Puzzles and figuring out: Store text describes handcrafted escape rooms and puzzle-filled side quests. User tags include Puzzle and Escape Room.
• Calm and coziness: Store text mentions relaxing with friends on campus and an optional mode without the timer. User tags include Casual.
• Time to hang out: Store text describes a campus hub where friends can relax between rooms. The first game's file has hangout 1 and nothing shows a difference.

store.steampowered.comStore data, read 28 October 2026

Backs Steam app ID, Online co-op, Local co-op, Split or shared screen, Release status.

• Online co-op: Categories include Online Co-op.
• Local co-op: Categories include Shared/Split Screen Co-op.
• Split or shared screen: Categories include Shared/Split Screen.
• Release status: Steam marks the game as coming soon, with the date Nov 5, 2026.

store.steampowered.comStore data, read 28 October 2026

Backs Steam Deck.

• Steam Deck: Valve has not rated the game yet. The report category is Unknown.

steamcommunity.comOfficial news, read 28 October 2026

Backs Release date, Online co-op, Local co-op.

• Release date: Studio post of 2026-10-13 says the game launches on November 5th on Steam. The year follows from the post date and the Steam page.
• Online co-op: The post invites you to bring a friend along in online and local co-op.
• Local co-op: The post invites you to bring a friend along in online and local co-op.

steamcommunity.comOfficial news, read 28 October 2026

Backs Release date.

• Release date: Studio post of 2026-08-21 moves the release to November. An earlier hands-on that gives September is out of date.

steamcommunity.comOfficial news, read 28 October 2026

Backs Split or shared screen, Planning ahead.

• Split or shared screen: Demo post of 2026-06-15 says split screen and online co-op are both options.
• Planning ahead: Demo post describes a quest system where you choose which classwork to do first.

xbox.comStore page, read 28 October 2026

Backs Most players online, Most players on one screen.

• Most players online: Capabilities list Online co-op (2-2).
• Most players on one screen: Capabilities list Xbox local co-op (2-2).

store.playstation.comStore page, read 28 October 2026

Backs Most players online, Most players on one screen, Release date.

• Most players online: Compatibility text says up to 2 online players, with PS Plus needed for online play.
• Most players on one screen: Page lists 1 to 2 players.
• Release date: Page lists the PS5 release as 5 November 2026.

store.epicgames.comStore page, read 28 October 2026

Backs Online co-op, Local co-op.

• Online co-op: Features list Online Multiplayer, and the text says you can play solo or with a friend in online or local co-op.
• Local co-op: Features list Local Multiplayer, and the text says you can play solo or with a friend in online or local co-op.

wikidata.orgWikidata, read 28 October 2026

Backs Wikidata item, Genres, Release date.

• Genres: P136 lists puzzle video game and adventure video game.
• Release date: P577 has 2026-11-05 as the latest statement, with an announcement date of 2026-10-13. Older statements gave 2026 and 2026-11.

smashpad.comPress, read 28 October 2026

Backs Working in sync, Puzzles and figuring out.

• Working in sync: Hands-on of 2026-06-19 describes a split-screen pair where one player reads the key information and the other works the puzzle.
• Puzzles and figuring out: Describes puzzles with color and number sequences and sudoku grids, in nearly every corner of the campus.

cgmagonline.comPress, read 28 October 2026

Backs Exploring, Time to hang out.

• Exploring: Preview of 2025-07-05 calls the map entirely open and says reaching places takes chains of puzzles.
• Time to hang out: The writer and her partner bickered throughout the session while playing together.

ctrlaltnoob.comPress, read 28 October 2026

Backs Laughter and chaos, Tension and danger, Getting better.

• Laughter and chaos: Demo impressions of 2026-05-30 say the jokes are frequent and most land, with silly payoffs to clever puzzles. Play itself stays controlled.
• Tension and danger: Says the timer adds atmosphere and pressure, and that there was still enough time to search each room well. The timer can be turned off.
• Getting better: Recommends the timed mode mainly to players who are already fairly experienced with escape rooms.

shacknews.comPress, read 28 October 2026

Backs Tension and danger, Planning ahead.

• Tension and danger: Preview of 2025-06-09 describes an opening room with a 20-minute timer and a spiked ceiling coming down.
• Planning ahead: Says you can work through the curriculum in any order.