Escape Simulator News

[h2]It's a date![/h2]

Don't have any big plans for Valentine's Day just yet? Don't worry, because we've got you covered! On Tuesday, 14 February 2023, we will be hosting the second edition of our Discord Date Night where we will match you up with another person to play Escape Simulator together! All you'll need to do to participate is join our official Discord server and sign up for a specific time slot by reacting to the most recent message in the announcements channel.

You can sign up for this event until the 14th of February, 9AM CET after which we will start matching players up. All matches will the be announced on our Discord, so make sure you don't miss out for a fun night of escaping! Don't know which room to play? Well, we've got some great community room suggestions that are awesome to check out for two players!

[h2]I spy with my little eye... 👀[/h2]



If you've been keeping up with our monthly picks, you might already be familiar with You Only Spy Twice by Elkondo. This room is designed to be played by two people, as each player will start a different location and you will need to work together to solve the room. Communication is key here, so let's hope you'll be able to work together! Good luck, spies!

[h2]Dating in space! 🚀[/h2]



You know what's even better than solving a mystery? Solving a mystery together...in space! If that sounds like something you'd be interested in, then Nova 501 Mystery by Mx.Extra is the room for you! In this room you will need to find out what happened on board of the Nova 501 Research Station after communication was lost. Are you up to the task?

[h2]Light years apart 🌌[/h2]



Finally we've got 2 player Stargate SG-2 by BARDOSY[HUN]. This is another great room in which both players will start at a different location. However, in this case they are actually positioned light years away from each other! One player is located on Earth, while the other is on a faraway planet. Will the two of you be able to get everyone back to Earth safely?

[h2]Ready for your date?[/h2]

We hope these two player co-op room suggestions got you excited for our Discord Date Night! If so, be sure to join our official Discord server today and sign up via the announcements channel! We hope to see you there and we wish you all a happy Valentine's Day in advance!

[h3]♥ Pine team[/h3]

[h2]Time for the first monthly picks of 2023![/h2]

Are you ready to play some awesome community rooms? Well, you're in for a treat then! January has been another great month in which the room builders from our community have once again greatly contributed to our Steam Workshop! So without further ado, here are top community room picks for January!

[h2]They're creepy and they're kooky... 👻[/h2]



It's about to get mysterious and spooky, because the latest room made by GetOffMyBeard is based on The Addams Family. As it turns out, Uncle Fester trapped Thing in a cage to teach it a lesson and now it's up to you to set Thing free again. However, you'll need to find four keys to unlock the cage! Will you be up to the task at 'hand'?

[h2]Something's hiding in the forest! 🌲[/h2]



If you're up for a stroll through a mysterious forest, then Behind The Trees by [Juice Box] is the right room for you! At first, this forest might seem like a magical place, but could it be hiding a dark secret? Things might just get a little eerie, so be warned before entering these woods!

[h2]No talking in the library! 🤫[/h2]



Wollo is known to create some incredibly challenging rooms filled to the brim with all sorts of tricky puzzles. This was the case with The Seven Ages of Man and it definitely applies to The Library as well! Chances are high that you're going to need some hints to get through this one! As long as you're reading these hints quietly, you're in a library after all...

[h2]Fuzzy, but deadly! 🐱[/h2]



They may look all cute and fluffy, but you don't want to mess with The Four Killer Cats! In this room by Ariel, you will need to find four deadly, vicious and armed killer cats in apartment #28. If you're in the mood for a community room filled humor and some silly jumpscares, then be sure to check this one out!

[h2]The return of a veteran room builder! 🛠️[/h2]



If you've been playing a lot of community rooms, there's a pretty big chance that you've checked out one of Cico's creations in the past. If you're a fan of his spooky rooms such as Little Emily: Chapter 1&2 and The Motel, then we've got good news for you! Last month, Cico finally returned with a brand new room called Ghostly Report. It's a huge room so you'll probably be trying to escape this room for a long time, if you're up to the task, be sure to check it out!

[h2]Stay tuned for more![/h2]

And that's it for the monthly picks of January! We hope you'll enjoy these community rooms as much as we did. We've still got plenty of stuff planned for Escape Simulator and we can assure you that thing are about to get really exciting, so be sure to keep an eye out on all of our channels. In the meantime, you can always join us on our official Discord or subreddit to talk about all things related to Escape Simulator. We hope to see you there!

[h3]♥ Pine team[/h3]

[h2]Happy New Year! 🥳[/h2]



It's 2023 and we at Pine Studio are ready for another exciting year for Escape Simulator! We hope you all of had a great holiday season and are looking forward to all of the additional content and free room updates we have in store for you. In the meantime, there are still plenty of awesome rooms by our community builders for you to check out!

Speaking of which, room builder GetOffMyBeard is currently running a room building contest over on our official Discord in which you can win some Steam Gift Cards and the Wild West DLC. More on that later in this announcement, but first off, here are our top community picks for December!

[h2]So many festive rooms![/h2]



December is a month of celebration and there was definitely no shortage of Holiday themed community rooms in Escape Simulator! Some of our personal favorites were Santa's Helper by [Juice Box], Visiting Grandma by Marloes and The Grinch Escape Room by GetOffMyBeard. Are you still in a festive mood? Then you should definitely check out some of these holly, jolly escape rooms!

[h2]Runaway train![/h2]



Of course December also saw the release of our brand new Wild West DLC. GetOffMyBeard decided to put the Wild West assets to good use for his room The Great Train Escape! You can never have enough train themed escape rooms, right? All aboard!

[h2]Explore an ancient castle![/h2]



Next up, we've got a completely different setting in store for you, because Karakuri Castle by namo_krub takes place in an ancient Japanese castle from the Edo period. This 1000-year old castle was found by a group of explorers and houses many different traps, protecting the gold that's hidden deep inside of the castle walls. Will you be able to get around these traps and find the treasure?

[h2]This room will really lift your spirits![/h2]



It's just another boring day at the old 9 to 5. Or is it? We hope you're ready for an unexpected adventure, because The Elevator Escape - Floor 1 by MelonVerse will take you on a journey through multiple worlds where you will meet many interesting individuals. Your ultimate goal? To reach the top floor, of course!

[h2]Time for a challenge![/h2]

And that's it for December's monthly picks! Ever considered building a community room yourself? Well, now is the right time to start! As mentioned earlier, room builder GetOffMyBeard is currently running a room building contest over on our Discord. To participate, you will need to build a room centered around one of your favorite movies or movie franchises. Be sure to join our official Discord for further details. You can also join us on our subreddit to talk about all things related to Escape Simulator. We hope to see you there!

[h3]♥ Pine team[/h3]

[h2]The holidays are almost here![/h2]

As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to bring you one final update to truly round out 2022 in style. In case you haven't finished your holiday shopping yet, consider giving the gift of Escape Simulator - it's 25% off during Steam's Winter Sale! Now sit back, relax, and get into the festive spirit with us!

[h2]Final update of the year![/h2]



First off, as of today a new update is available which adds new holiday props to the room editor! This means room builders will now be able to make their Christmas rooms even more festive than before! Additionally, the update fixes several know bugs and issues.

• Hanging props spawning position fixed
  
• Added wild west lock numbers
  
• Chandelier material fix
  
• Some wild west prop icon fixes
  
• Several other small fixes
  

We hope this latest update enhances your Escape Simulator experience even further!

[h2]Pine Studio's Cozy Christmas Stream[/h2]

Getting into the Holiday Spirit already? If so, then you should definitely join us for Pine's Cozy Christmas Stream tonight at 10:30 PM (CET) / 1:30 PM (PT)! During this stream, we will tell you everything about the new update, share some information about the future of Escape Simulator and to top it all off, you can join in on our Comfy Cozy Christmas Quiz in which you can win awesome prizes! The stream will take place on both Twitch and right here on Steam! We hope to see you there!

[h2]Sneak peek 2023[/h2]

We still have plenty of stuff planned out for 2023, so we hope all you will continue to look forward to that! In the meantime, we would already like to share a little sneak peek on what's to come! We are working hard on more free room updates and they will look a little something like this! 👇



[h2]Time for a small break![/h2]

That's all for Escape Simulator in 2022! We hope you've enjoyed the game and all the updates we've brought you this year. We're taking a short break to recharge, but we'll be back on January 2nd with even more of Escape Simulator! Be sure to join our Discord to talk about all things Escape Simulator!

Happy holidays from the Pine team♥

Yee-haw!
We're excited to announce that we've added a whole lasso of Wild West props and items to our Escape Simulator room editor. Now you can saddle up and create your very own saloon, bank heist, or dusty old western town. These new props are available to ALL players (with or without the DLC), so don't be a chicken and give 'em a try!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2175260/Escape_Simulator_Wild_West_DLC/

Get help with the room editor and send us your creations on Pine Discord!

[h2]Changelog:[/h2]

• Added the Wild West props!
  
• Fixed the house not winning in The Saloon
  
• Fixed sound positioning for preset 3D sounds
  
• Added a plant category for props
  
• A few more smaller fixes
  

Pine team