The Escapists Headed To Xbox One in February According to Team17

Written by Brandon Hofer on January 13, 2015

News: A new game from Team17 and Mouldy Toof is heading to Xbox One next month where you have to escape from prison.

Team17 and Mouldy Toof have just announced that The Escapists is heading to Xbox One and will arrive on February 13. A strategy game of captive survival and daring schemes, The Escapists gives you the 'freedom' to live the life of a prison inmate, plotting and pulling off a daring escape. Escaping won't be easy though. You'll have to work around the strict prison schedule and avoid the unwanted attention of guards. Craft weapons and tools found (or stolen) from within the prison, but beware of cell shakedowns. Get a job or perform “favors" for your fellow inmates to purchase vital supplies, all while scouting escape routes.

Debbie Bestwick, Team17’s Managing Director said, “The Escapists is a hilarious and truly captivating game that I personally backed on Kickstarter and have followed from the start. Since forming a partnership with Chris, the creator, back in February 2014, the game has gone on to win awards and has received fantastic critical acclaim through its current Early Access release. The work gone in from Mouldy Toof and Team17 on co-developing The Escapists is a great example of how our Indie Partnership Publishing Program works. As a game close to my heart, I absolutely cannot wait for the release and to hear tales of fans’ break out attempts!”

Some of the features for The Escapist include:

Six unique prisons to escape, from the minimal security of Center Perks to the harsh confines of the Stalag Flucht POW camp

Six different methods to bust your way out including digging out and prison takeovers

Ten prison jobs to earn you some vital escape funds. You can choose from laundry, janitor, mail man, metal shop, kitchen, wood work, tailor, deliveries, gardener and library work

Crafting system where you can gather the necessary items you’ll need to craft items for your escape plan. Craft tools such as cutters, shovels, sheet ropes and weapons such as the Sock Mace, Comb Blade or Cup of Molten Chocolate

Around 200 items to find including 50+ craftable items

Check out the teaser video below and tell us what you think. Will you be downloading The Escapist?