'The Escapists 2' Release Date, Features and Updates: Prison Break Game Sequel to Bring New Multiplayer Mode and Other Improvements; Coming Out in 2017?
The hit prison break video game "The Escapists" was a huge success when it was released last year. With this, the game publisher had just announced that fans could expect new features and exciting new ways to play "The Escapists 2."
"The Escapists 2" Release Details
Team17, the publishers behind the hit strategy role playing game "The Escapists," had just stated that the prison simulator will indeed be getting a sequel. Aptly called "The Escapists 2," this game will be released via Steam sometime in 2017. It will be playable through PC, the PlayStation 4, and the Xbox One. The new teaser trailer that the publisher had released gives a glimpse of what is to come for "The Escapists 2."
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Gameplay Improvements
For the first time in the series, "The Escapists 2" will be featuring a multiplayer option. There would be a drop-in and drop-out play available to all players. The game will also be offering both split screen and online play of up to four players. These will then be incorporated in both the co-op and versus modes of "The Escapists 2."
With every new game update and sequel comes additional levels that are more complex than the previous ones. "The Escapists 2" will be featuring new multi-level prisons which would urge the players to think of new ways to break out. There would also be new items to craft in order to escape. Players will now be able to tie together knotted sheets to climb down the high windows, and even build an improvised taser to knock down the guards in "The Escapists 2."
"The Escapists 2" will also be implementing a completely revamped combat system. This new game mechanic will be featuring a new lock-on targeting system. Coupled with a new blocking system, this will allow for various light and heavy attacks. In addition, "The Escapists 2" will also be featuring more things to do for the character. This includes (but is not limited to) joining a band, painting, and so much more.
Aesthetic Changes
If there's anything more iconic than the gameplay of "The Escapists," it is the 16-bit style retro graphics. However, as the franchise evolves, the graphic style evolves with it. "The Escapists 2" will be featuring a smoother, more nuanced aesthetic but is still cohesive with the original design language. Details are now clearer and crisper, with a lot more depth, vividness, and saturation in the colors.
In line with the improved graphics, "The Escapists 2" also brings an improved character customization mechanism. Players can now tweak their avatar's appearance to a more refined level. There even is an option now to choose the escapist's gender.
