The Escapists The Walking Dead Set For Release on September 30

Written by Brandon Hofer on September 24, 2015

News: Next week Team 17 launches the crossover between the Escapists and the Walking Dead where you take on the role of Rick Grimes.

Team 17 has revealed that they will be releasing The Escapists The Walking Dead on Xbox One and PC beginning on September 30. The Escapists The Walking Dead merges the gameplay and aesthetics of the smash-hit, indie game The Escapists with the universe and characters of the worldwide phenomenon that is The Walking Dead. Team17, working in close collaboration with Skybound Entertainment, have taken the very best of both worlds, featuring panels, dialogue and the story of the award-winning comic series recreated in the charming 8-bit pixel art stylings of The Escapists.

Daniel Murray, President of Skybound Interactive said “The Escapists The Walking Dead is a creative monsterpiece. We believe fans of great games in general will be delighted to play this unique interpretation of Robert’s graphic novel. Team17 shares our belief in empowering independent creators. This game embodies that spirit to a tee.”

In The Escapists The Walking Dead players will take on the role of iconic protagonist Rick Grimes, who must lead and protect a band of survivors featuring many of the original comic book cast. Rick and the survivors must secure, survive and escape a number of dangerous environments which faithfully follows the narrative timeline of the hit comic.

Team17’s Marketing and Commercial Director added, “After the huge success of the original The Escapists, we really wanted to expand the brand and take it in different directions. Teaming up with Skybound Entertainment is an amazing start to building a strong indie gaming franchise and we are incredibly pleased to be part of their growing The Walking Dead brand”.

The Escapists The Walking Dead features:

Five levels following the timeline of the award-winning comic including Harrison Memorial Hospital, Greene Family Farm, Meriwether Correctional Facility, Woodbury and Alexandria.

Comic book panels and dialogue taken from the hit comic series and faithfully recreated in 8bit style.

Weapons including craftable upgrades and iconic weapons such as Michonne’s Katana.

Characters from the hit series. Play as Rick Grimes alongside a cast of iconic survivors from the comic including Carl, Lori, Glenn, Hershel, Maggie, Dale, Tyreese, Michonne, Abraham and Gabriel, all faithfully re-created in charming pixel art style.

Crafting system. Choosing from over 250 materials, you’ll need to craft more than 70 different items to keep your survivors safe including tools like cutters and shovels and weapons such as the modified pistol and rifle.

24 bonus collectibles to find.

The Escapists The Walking Dead will be available to download for Xbox One via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program and PC on September 30 for £12.99 / $17.99 / 14,99 €, on PC and £14.99 / $19.99 / 17,99 € for console. Will you be downloading it? Tell us what you think below.