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Cross-platform matchmaking: how we’re no-clipping Wanderers across platforms
Hey Wanderers! With the launch of Escape the Backrooms on Xbox and PlayStation just around the corner (release date to come soon, honest), today we’re opening the lid on how cross-platform matchmaking between console an…
An Update on the Roadmap
Hey Wanderers! Thank you all so much for participating in some recent community shenanigans, whilst our team work on more plans for Escape the Backrooms. That includes the Backrooms Bracket over on Discord last month, c…
‘You Day’ – The Lyric Video!
Video games often live and die by their community, so when we got the chance to work with one of our amazing community members, insOmic, on bringing one of their Escape the Backrooms songs, You Day, to life with a lyric…
Version 1.2 Now Live: Chinese New Year Update, Plus More Fixes
Hello Wanderers! Happy Chinese New Year! Alongside some brand-new cosmetics for your Wanderers, we are releasing a new patch. Please see the 1.2 Patch Notes below: (Please Note: We're aware of a potential issue on Level…
New Free Outfits and More Fixes: Chinese New Year Update Drops February 12
Hello Wanderers! The next free update for Escape the Backrooms drops on February 12 – the Chinese New Year update! This will include six new cosmetic costumes to choose from, alongside further improvements and fixes acr…
Console Launch Now Targeting Summer 2026, With Cross-Platform Matchmaking 🤝
Hey Wanderers! We wanted to provide news as soon as possible on the console launch plans for Escape the Backrooms, so let’s get straight to it. Late last year we gave an update on the console launch with an ‘early 2026’…
Hotfix Now Live - Version 1.1 (2675)
Hey Wanderers! A hotfix for Escape the Backrooms is rolling out now, which fixes the issue reported by some players of a crash after throwing a body down a slide in the Overgrowth level. A couple of other minor bugs are…
Winter Wanderer – Free Festive Update Out Now!
🎶 Walking in a winter wander(er)land… 🎶 Time to celebrate this wonderful time of the year in the best way possible – navigating unnerving spaces and avoiding a grizzly death by terrifying Entities. The free ‘Winter Wa…
VOTE FOR US PLS? 'Better With Friends' in the Steam Awards
Wanderers, ask yourself: is Escape the Backrooms really about escaping? Or is it about the friends we made along the way? (...okay it is literally about escaping but you get the point) The Steam Awards 2025 are coming a…
Update 1.01
Hello Wanderers! The first patch for Escape the Backrooms Version 1.0 on Steam is rolling out now. This patch focuses on resolving as many community-reported topics as possible at this stage, and a few more pesky bugs i…
Wanderer Plushie! Limited Numbers Available to Pre-Order
Need something soft and cuddly to hold onto as you're navigating the Backrooms? Well, we have just the thing for you... To celebrate the release of Escape the Backrooms Version 1.0 on Steam, a Wanderer plushie has been…
Roadmap - First Look at Post-1.0 Plans
Hey Wanderers! With the 1.0 Steam launch of Escape the Backrooms now sent down the Overgrowth slides and onto your screens, we wanted to share a glimpse of what’s coming next. We’re pleased to give a first look at the r…
Escape the Backrooms Version 1.0 Now Live on Steam!
Got your almond water, Wanderer? It’s time to plot your next escape. [dynamiclink href="https://youtu.be/2ZLPWJ-vkBU"] Escape the Backrooms has officially launched into Version 1.0 on Steam, marking the end of early acc…
Follow Escape the Backrooms on TikTok!
Wanderers! The official Escape the Backrooms account has dropped on TikTok and you can follow it here. There’s T minus 7 days until version 1.0 update on Steam, so we thought you could do with some entertainment. We’ll…
Version 1.0 for Escape the Backrooms Launches October 23!
Wanderers, it’s almost time… We’re super excited to announce that Version 1.0 of Escape the Backrooms will launch on October 23! Just in time for the spooky season, prepare for a major expedition, as we finally escape t…
Hotfix #23
Wanderers, we have an update for Escape the Backrooms rolling out today on Steam! To be totally clear straight away: this is not the 1.0 release of the game. Escape the Backrooms is still in Early Access, and this is of…
Announcement! Secret Mode Joins as a Publisher for Support with 1.0 and Beyond!
hey wanderers! Fancy (the dev) here, on the 3 year anniversary of Escape The Backrooms, i mentioned that i had some HUGE announcements to share. well... here's the first of many!!! im super excited to announce that im p…
Escape the Backrooms Part 4 is Out Now!
Wanderers, it’s time to return to the backrooms for a new expedition featuring 9 new levels, each bringing you to both new and familiar destinations in the backrooms. Here are some glimpses of just a few of the new leve…
Christmas Event
Wanderers, if you feel like returning to the backrooms for Christmas, we've added 8 player lobbies for a limited time during the holiday season. It's not much as we've been hard at work on the next major content update,…
Halloween Event
Wanderers, if you feel like returning to the backrooms for Halloween, we've added a few decorations around some of the levels. It's not much as we've been hard at work on the next major content update, but here's a snea…
