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3D Prison Escape Sandbox

Plan daring prison breaks in The Escapists 3. Explore escape strategies, crafting recipes, prison guides, items, weapons, and co-op tips for the upcoming 3D prison sandbox.

Release Year: 20275 Prisons120+ Items & WeaponsCo-op: Up to 4 Players

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Your First Escape in The Escapists 3

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Beginner Guide

Learn the daily routine, roll calls, stats, and heat system before you plan your first breakout in The Escapists 3.

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Money & Supplies

Earn cash through prison jobs, trade with inmates, and stash the components every escape route depends on.

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Crafting Basics

Turn everyday items into tools, disguises, and weapons from the confirmed 120+ item crafting pool.

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Combat Basics

Know when to fight and when to walk away, with guard heat, contraband, and yard brawls explained.

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What is The Escapists 3?

The Escapists 3 is a fully 3D prison escape sandbox from Team17, announced in October 2026 and scheduled to launch in 2027 on PC and consoles. You live a full inmate schedule of roll call, meals, work shifts, and lights out while quietly assembling the tools, disguises, and routes needed to break out.

The sequel ships with five distinctive prisons, more than 120 items and weapons to loot or craft, and an XP progression system that carries your unlocked skills from one facility to the next. Escape solo or bring a crew of up to four players in local split-screen and online co-op.

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Developer

Team17

Release Window

2027

Platforms

PC & Consoles

Prisons

5

Items & Weapons

120+

Online Co-op

Up to 4

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Every confirmed system in one place: prison routines, escape routes, crafting recipes, co-op tactics, and progression for Team17's 3D prison sandbox.

The Escapists 3 Release Date and Platforms

Track the confirmed 2027 launch window and every announced platform for The Escapists 3, from Steam and Nintendo Switch 2 to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

ReleaseTeam17 has confirmed a 2027 launch window, announced in October 2026.
PlatformsSteam, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S are all confirmed.
SteamWishlist the official store page to be notified the moment it goes live.
ConfirmedFive prisons, 120+ items, and four-player co-op ship with the game.
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The Escapists 3 Beginner Guide

Start your first week behind bars the right way with the core systems every new inmate needs: routine, stats, heat, crafting, and escape planning.

1Walk the full perimeter once so you know where the walls, fences, and guard posts sit.
2Learn the daily schedule so roll call, meals, and work shifts never catch you off guard.
3Talk to at least two inmates, because favors and trades are how you get rare items.
4Train Strength, Speed, and Intellect early, since they gate which escapes are possible.
5Keep guard heat low by attending roll call and staying out of restricted rooms.
6Find your cell stash spot before you dig, or contraband gets confiscated in a shakedown.
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The Escapists 3 Prisons and Escape Routes

Compare the escape routes available across the five confirmed prisons and pick the approach that fits your playstyle, from quiet tunnels to loud yard breaks.

S Tier

Digging tunnels from your cell: the classic route, but dirt and noise raise heat fast.

A Tier

Disguises and forged guard uniforms: slow to assemble, safest once complete.

B Tier

Vertical routes through rooftops, vents, and climbing paths only 3D prisons allow.

C Tier

Brute-force yard breaks and vehicle escapes: loud, fast, and easy to punish.

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The Escapists 3 Crafting Recipes and Items

Build a working reference for the 120+ items and weapons you can loot or craft, and learn which combinations carry an escape from planning to breakout.

PlanRecon first, then work backward from the exit to the components you actually need.
DiggingSheets, spoons, and pickaxes form the backbone of every tunnel route.
DisguiseGuard uniforms and forged paperwork get you through checkpoints and staff doors.
DecoyNoise makers and cut power lines pull guards away from your exit window.
StashHide components in your desk or a co-op partner's cell before inspections.
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The Escapists 3 Multiplayer and Co-op Guide

Plan a coordinated breakout with friends: local split-screen for two players, online co-op for up to four, and the role splits that keep a crew efficient.

SoloRun a single-inmate escape first to learn routines and test routes safely.
LocalLocal split-screen co-op supports two players sharing one screen.
OnlineOnline co-op supports two to four players with crossplay enabled.
RolesSplit scouting, crafting, and lookout duty so the whole crew stays busy.
XboxConsole online play requires a Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate plan.
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The Escapists 3 Skills and Progression Guide

Understand the confirmed XP system and how unlocked skills carry between prisons, then build an inmate that survives a change of facility.

1Earn XP by playing: jobs, training, and successful escapes all feed progression.
2Unlock skills that match your escape style instead of spreading points thin.
3Avoid over-specializing, because your skills carry over between all five prisons.
4Train Strength for digging, Speed for patrol windows, and Intellect for crafting.
5Rebuild your loadout whenever you move to a facility with new routines.
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The Escapists 3 Tips and Tricks

Practical advice for staying under suspicion, managing heat, stashing contraband, and recovering when an escape plan falls apart.

RoutineMemorize roll call and patrol times before you attempt anything risky.
HeatMissing roll call or entering restricted rooms spikes suspicion fast.
StashNever leave contraband in the open, or one inspection erases weeks of work.
FavorsTrading with inmates is often faster and safer than stealing what you need.
BackupKeep a second escape route ready in case your first plan collapses.
PatienceWait for the window your recon found instead of forcing a break early.
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The Escapists 3 News and Updates

Follow official announcements, trailers, and store updates for The Escapists 3 so you never miss a newly revealed prison, system, or platform.

RevealThe Escapists 3 was revealed during the Triple-I Initiative Showcase.
WindowTeam17 has confirmed a 2027 release window for PC and consoles.
StudioTeam17 returns with the prison sandbox formula fans know intact.
TrailerThe announcement trailer confirms 3D prisons and new escape methods.
WatchFollow official Team17 channels for store pages and release news.
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The Escapists 3 FAQ

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From your first prison routine to crafting the tools for a clean escape, our community wiki covers every confirmed detail of The Escapists 3.