Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School – An Open World Puzzle Adventure

If you’ve ever dreamed of being a student at a school built entirely out of escape rooms and silly puns, Coin Crew has the game just for you. Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School is heading to PC, and it’s available now to wishlist on Steam and the Epic Games Store. It is the sequel to Escape Academy, which is one of our absolute favorite puzzle games in recent years, particularly when played as a couch co-op experience.

Expanding the Campus Experience

Escape Academy 2 expands the campus into an open world, allowing players to explore and uncover secrets between classes, enhancing the student role-playing vibe. Coin Crew also drew inspiration from games like Animal Well and the Legend of Zelda series, which incorporate riddles and mysteries into the standard exploration gameplay loop, creating a free-roaming puzzle flow.

Success of the Original Game

The original Escape Academy attracted more than 4 million players, and the sequel appears to be even bigger and more exciting. There is no release date at this time, but Coin Crew is seeking playtesters through its Discord channel. The Escape Academy series is published by iam8bit, and the sequel was revealed during the Day of the Devs showcase tied to Summer Game Fest 2025.

Conclusion

With its unique blend of puzzle-solving and exploration, Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School promises to deliver an engaging experience for both new players and fans of the original game. Stay tuned for more updates as the game approaches its release.

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