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Escape the Backrooms release date

Out nowGamePC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2

Explore the seemingly infinite expanse of eerily familiar levels in the backrooms based on the popular creepypasta lore. Each level features different ways to escape with danger along the way.

Release date
August 11, 2022
Developer
Blackbird Interactive, Fancy Games
Publisher
Secret Mode
Genre
Puzzle, Simulator, Adventure, Indie

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Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
Xbox Series X|SWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
PS5WorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource

Trailers and gameplay

Release date history

  1. Date announced: May 28, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Date announced: May 28, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  3. Date announced: July 7, 2026. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  4. Date announced: August 11, 2022. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Escape the Backrooms release?

Escape the Backrooms released on August 11, 2022.

What time does Escape the Backrooms unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is Escape the Backrooms on?

Escape the Backrooms is releasing on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2.

Has Escape the Backrooms been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order Escape the Backrooms?

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