By Indie Report in Escape the Backrooms — 28 Jan 2026

Escape the Backrooms: New Release and Upcoming Console Launch

Article Date: January 28, 2026

Escape the Backrooms is a 1‑4 player co‑op horror exploration game that sends players through 30+ eerie backrooms levels while dodging menacing entities and other hidden dangers. The goal is simple-escape-but survival isn’t guaranteed. With tense atmosphere and cooperative gameplay, the title promises heart‑pounding suspense for fans of atmospheric horror.

Highlights

Console launch for Escape the Backrooms is now targeted for summer 2026 on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
The console release will align with the PC version, ensuring identical content, functionality, and updates across all platforms.
Ongoing work includes integrating console‑specific features and ensuring full compatibility on the new hardware.

New Features

Cross‑platform matchmaking: players on any platform (PC, Xbox, PlayStation) will be able to host or join lobbies and play together once the console version launches.