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It was shown at 2 showcases, first revealed at Future Games Show at gamescom 2026, most recently PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct 2026. On Steam, 76% of 2,378 player reviews are positive (Mostly Positive). 148 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 1,207 in the last 30 days.

An online 1-4 player co-op horror experience where you and your friends are trapped in an abandoned toy factory. A mysterious voice commands you for an unknown purpose as you explore shifting halls, scavenge for tools, and fight for survival against creatures that lurk in the dark.

What is happening now

Escape from Playtime is a co-op survival horror spinoff set in the Poppy Playtime universe, casting players as tiny toy animals navigating hostile environments. Mob Entertainment announced an early access release date during Tokyo Game Show, though the specific timing remains part of the game's marketing push. The game emphasizes its survival horror elements and creature-focused premise, with coverage highlighting the peril toy characters face throughout gameplay. A playtest signup has opened to interested players, allowing early hands-on access before the broader early access launch. Details continue emerging about the game's mechanics and place within the larger Poppy Playtime franchise.

Timeline

3 moments
  1. Aug 26, 2026 World premiere at Future Games Show at gamescom 2026
  2. Sep 20, 2026 Shown at PC Gaming Show: Tokyo Direct 2026: Escape From Playtime
  3. Oct 21, 2026 Released

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Media

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Trailers

Escape From Playtime · Co-op survival horror as tiny Smiling Critters, out October 21; playtest sign-ups.
Sep 20, 2026
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World premiere that closed the show: co-op survival horror as toys in the Poppy Playtime universe.
Aug 26, 2026
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Releases

Platform
Date
TBA (early access from October 21, 2026)

Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.

PC and Steam Deck

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Minimum
Recommended
OS
Windows 10/11
Windows 10/11
Processor
Intel Core i3 9100 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500
Intel Core i9-11900k / AMD Ryzen 9 5900x
Memory
8 GB RAM
16 GB RAM
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 / Radeon RX 470
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 / Radeon RX 6800XT
DirectX
Version 12
Version 12

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Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026.

Escape from Playtime player count

concurrent players on Steam
148playing now1h ago
344peak today
1,20730-day peak
1,207highest we have seenOct 31, 2026
Oct 29: 1,127 Oct 30: 1,181 Oct 31: 1,207 Nov 1: 1,047 Nov 2: 774 Nov 3: 609 Nov 4: 527 Nov 5: 385 Nov 6: 344
Oct 29daily peak, last 9 daystoday

Players counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.

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