Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School Announced at Summer Game Fest

Welcome (back) to the Escape Academy!

Although the words “back to school” can seem like a vile curse for much of the western world during this time of year, that didn’t stop publisher iam8bit and developer Coin Crew Games from announcing Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School during Summer Game Fest 2025. A direct sequel to their 2022 escape room puzzler, Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School will debut on PC and can be added to your wishlist on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

As with most sequels, Escape Academy 2 attempts to build on what made the original successful while looking to push the series in a new direction. Academy-goers can explore a more open world campus solo or co-op, to tackle a brand-new campaign and dozens of handcrafted puzzles.

Looking to see how the teams attempt to fit “open world” and “escape room” together? Be sure to check out the announcement trailer below, as well as the latest screenshots and a more in depth overview of the game via Steam.

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is the sequel to the award-winning Escape Academy, enjoyed by over 4 million players!

Welcome to Escape Academy, the world’s foremost clandestine educator in the art of Escape. Whether you’re a returning student or a new pupil, you’ve come to the right place. Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School evolves the escape room format of the first game into a whole new GENRE: This is the first open world escape room game, and it’s available right in the comfort of your own home.

DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOMS DESIGNED BY MASTERS OF THE CRAFT

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School features an all-new campaign boasting handcrafted, best-in-class escape rooms built by our team of veteran puzzle designers. But unlike real-life escape rooms, the puzzles in Escape Academy aren’t bound by those stuffy safety regulations: Spiked ceilings? Check. 100 foot drops? Check. And, most-dreaded of all… Final exams? Double check.

The curriculum here at the Academy is equal parts life-threatening and wacky, because what better way to learn than while confronting one’s mortality.

EXPLORE A LIVING CAMPUS 

In Escape Academy 2, the campus is one big puzzle room. Between classes, explore a sprawling, secret-filled hub with mysterious passage ways, hidden tunnels, and dangerous traps. Or chill out with your pals and take in all the *vibes* that student life has to offer. 

Whatever the case, the Academy’s your new home away from home.

GRAB A CLASSMATE AND GET ESCAPIN’ WITH ONLINE OR COUCH CO-OP

Escaping with a friend has never been this fun. Escape Academy 2 features both online and splitscreen couch co-op support. And thanks to the new optional No-Timer Mode, students of all backgrounds can puzzle at their preferred pace. 

DIVE INTO AN ALL-NEW NARRATIVE

Escape Academy 2’s all-new story has something for new and returning players alike! You’ll discover a dark mystery surrounding the school’s founding, leading to shocking new revelations about the very nature of The Academy. Connect with new teachers and familiar faces from the first game with an expanded curriculum offering character driven-storylines and puzzle-stuffed side quests!

GOING BACK 2 SCHOOL!

We’ve rebuilt the look of Escape Academy for the sequel, featuring new environments, tons of details, and even some snazzy new getups for our professors and pupils. 

Plus, evil genius DJ Doseone is back with a sick round of fresh beats to chill and study to. The all-new OST provides the perfect audio background for puzzling. 

So whatcha waiting for? It’s time to go… Back 2 School!

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School Screenshots

Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Want to dig even deeper into Escape Academy 2? Check out iam8bit’s YouTube page for a more extended look. Want to see our impressions of the original Escape Academy? We’ve got you covered with our our review from 2022.

Summer Game Fest weekend is well underway! Be sure to catch the rest of the RPG and adventure game reveals on the RPGFan home page!