The Escapists 2 announced for 2017 release

Team17 announced The Escapists 2 will release on Xbox One, PS4 and PC sometime in 2017. The announcement was made at Twich Con this past weekend along with an all new trailer.

Expanding on the success of the first game, The Escapists 2 will feature a number of new features including

• Multiplayer – In a first for the series, The Escapists 2 offers drop-in/drop-out play offering both split screen and online play for up to four players in both co-op and versus modes
• New ways to escape – Tie together knotted sheets and use them to climb down high windows in our new multi-level prisons and other new ways to make a break for freedom!
• New items to craft – Build yourself a homemade taser to knock out guards plus many more!
• New combat system – A completely revamped combat system featuring new lock-on targeting and blocking systems plus light and heavy attacks
• New graphical style – A brand new look immerses players in a deeper, richer world while maintaining that unique The Escapists style
• More character customisation – New customisation options let players tweak their avatar to a whole new level. Play as a girl! Go bald! Sport a mullet! The choice is yours
• More things to do – Join a band! Learn to paint! The Escapists 2 will offer more ways than ever to pass the time whilst incarcerated

Chris Davis, the founder of Mouldy Toof Studios, commented by saying

“The Escapists 2 takes everything the fans loved from the first game and adds in so many new additions and features on top. I can’t wait to see what the fans think!”

No other information was released on the game, but the trailer above shows some improved gameplay after the success of the original. Back behind bars in larger prisons, check it out and let us know what you think