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Escape From Playtime Release Date: What Steam Early Access Includes

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Escape From Playtime Release Date: What Steam Early Access Includes

Escape From Playtime arrives on October 21, 2026, but that date marks the start of Steam Early Access—not a separately announced 1.0 release. The initial version is planned around four-player co-op, eight Smiling Critters, and one starter zone.

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Escape From Playtime Release Date: October 21, 2026

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Escape From Playtime Release Date: October 21, 2026

Escape From Playtime is scheduled for Steam Early Access on October 21, 2026. Here is how that date differs from the separate October 1 open beta and what the initial release includes.

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