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VR Hands Update is out now!Apr 26, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello Escapists and VR Enthusiasts! We heard you loud and clear—you wanted visible VR hands, and we've delivered! The VR Hands Update is now live, not only featuring those much-requested VR hands (It's not hand tracking. Other players now see your avatar move hands in multiplayer.) but also packed with over 40 fixes and improvements, all thanks to your feedback. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/5adff83803278d9c98e876ed3bd0a4fe21859946.gif We've completely remade player models so you can finally see your partner grab objects, solve puzzles, and even high-five (virtually) in celebration. But that's not all! We've also added a brand new feature for managing your inventory in VR: over-the-shoulder item stashing! Quickly stow away items you're not using for easy access later, all with a natural over-the-shoulder motion. Here's what the VR Hands Update brings you: Visible and Interactive Partner Hands: Witness your co-op teammate's actions in VR for a more collaborative escape experience. Over-the-Shoulder Item Stashing: Manage your inventory seamlessly with a new, intuitive VR inventory system. Improved Player Models: We've revamped player models for a more natural and responsive VR experience for both you and your partner. General Bug Fixes and Optimizations: We've ironed out some wrinkles to ensure a smooth VR escape for everyone. Check the full changelog at the bottom of this article. It's HUUUGEEE! Ready to escape together in full view? Grab your partner and dive into Escape Simulator's VR Hands Update! Oh, btw, just one more thing! There is a new Build-a-Room Competition on the horizon, and it's coming next week! So, stay tuned for more news! Important announcement regarding the Escape Simulator VR Steam Page To avoid any confusion in the future, we've decided to remove the Escape Simulator VR product page, so all discussions related to VR will be held in one place; in the Escape Simulator discussion boards. Got questions? We have answers! Head here to find a small FAQ that hopefully answers all your questions. Have more inquiries? Ask away on the Escape Simulator forum or our Discord! VR Improvements: Player characters now feature realistic head and hand movements and are fully integrated into multiplayer settings. Introducing a novel inventory addition method: simply hover and release items over your shoulder to store them. New movement option "Smooth With Turn" allows seamless movement and turning with a single thumbstick. For a more immersive experience, we've added the "Off" movement option, which disables thumbstick navigation. You can now customize the thumbstick deadzone under VR settings (VR -> Other -> Thumbstick Deadzone). Movement settings are now individually adjustable for each hand. Celebrate your victories with a dynamic confetti effect that surrounds you upon completing a level. Witness a visual "poof" effect when players add items to their inventory in multiplayer. Enhanced Room Editor now offers improved control over VR item sparkle...VR Update Hotfix #2Apr 9, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHey adventurers, we're back with another round of fixes and improvements! VR Update Hotfix #2 focuses on enhancing both the general and VR gameplay experience. What’s New: General Fixes: No more freezing when picking up certain items. VR and flat players can now co-play in all community rooms. New default step sound for community rooms. VR-Specific Fixes: Completed levels now save correctly. Closing zooms in VR is now a click away. Level complete UI has a new "Stay" button. Fixed level complete UI spawning issues. Community room rating now available in VR. Trigger function refined for better interaction: Trigger no longer grabs item from other hand (only grip does so), rather it is now used for interactions only. Improved press indicator for VR grip. Token and community rooms beta popups are more readable. Level Adjustments: 'Emergency Awakening': Fixed disappearing zoomable in multiplayer. 'The Greenhouse' (Steampunk DLC): Enhanced turnable interaction. 'The Jail' (Wild West DLC): Fixed the VR bug with the picture on the table. 'Divination Towers' (Magic DLC): Fixed table turnable snapping issue.(could be set in-between 2 towers) We're committed to making your gaming experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Keep the feedback coming, and let's keep the game great together! Pine teamVR Update Hotfix #1Apr 5, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsFirst off, a massive thank you to all who've been diving into our new VR mode and an extra shoutout to the 1171 supporters who've showed love by getting the Supporter Pack. Your support means the world to us! ❤️ This week, we've been all ears and got down to squashing those pesky bugs to make your VR experience smoother. And yes, we're already on the case with some exciting updates in the pipeline – like bringing your own arms to the multiplayer, an over-the-shoulder inventory, and polishing up the VR version of the amazing community-made rooms. And yes, we're working on a standalone Meta Quest version of the game! Here’s what’s new in v32311r: General Fixes: No more double-clicking in-game menu buttons. Fixed non-referencing items for some zoomables. Smoother item grabbing. Enhanced room selection in the menu. Moved network protocol option to the Advanced tab. Extra checks before item respawns to keep things smooth. VR Enhancements: Fixed camera spawn issues – no more floor view when you start. Credits roll in the right place now. Zoomables and slots handling in VR got a major tune-up. Swappable slots and distance placing now work like a charm. Crouching into out-of-reach spaces? Fixed that. Level completion now comes with more confetti and no black UI squares. Flat version motion sickness settings won't mess with VR anymore. Meta Quest Pro controllers should work better now. VR Custom Rooms & Editor: No more air-spawn in custom rooms. Zoomables in VR now stay put and only move with significant player motion. Picking up items in VR stops unnecessary animations. Fixed the VR trashcan duplication in custom rooms. Level Adjustments: 'Among Us' room manual is now VR-friendly. 'Emergency Awakening' has its screw slots sorted for VR. 'Magic Shop's hungry book and hidden zoomables behave better. 'Versus Expert' chess puzzle is now VR ready. 'Gold Chamber' has improved gold slot interaction. We're pumped to keep improving and expanding the game based on your feedback. -Pine team Escape Simulator adds VR support in the latest free updateApr 3, 2024 - GamingOnLinuxEscape Simulator from Pine Studio has proven to be popular, so much in fact that they hit 1 million sales in less than a year and multiple expansions later there's another big free upgrade. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/04/escape-simulator-adds-vr-support-in-the-latest-free-update Free VR Update & Supporter DLC are OUT NOW!Apr 2, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHere it is! Escape Simulator just leveled up! We’ve seamlessly integrated VR mode into the game, and is now yours, absolutely FREE! Whether you’re deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, escaping from haunted mansions, or solving intricate puzzles, you can do it all in a captivating VR environment. The adrenaline rush? Off the charts. The thrill? Unmatched. Immerse yourself and experience your favorite challenges like never before. Before you ask - yes, non-VR and VR players CAN play together! Supporter DLC: Exclusive Goodies {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/6380afee0fb5bae66b13359195b41c7be6dec164.jpg We’ve noticed many of you are looking for ways to further support the game and our team. To answer this, we’ve created the Supporter DLC. This fun little package is a treasure trove for fans, including exclusive digital goodies such as a unique in-game skin, a golden token badge, a digital art book, ES wallpapers, and even the first playable ES prototype version. It’s our way of offering you something special in return for your incredible support! 💟 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2843390/Escape_Simulator_Supporter_Pack_DLC/ Price Adjustment With the game evolving and expanding, especially with the addition of VR, we're adjusting the price from $14.99/€14.99/£12.99 to $19.99/€19.99/£16.79 and DLCs from $4.99/€4.99/£3.99 to $5.99/€5.99/£4.99, effective April 14th. We believe this price change better reflects the current value of the game and allows us to keep supporting it long into the future. Final Sale Alert: Grab It Before the Adjustment Before the price adjustment takes effect, don’t miss our final sale! From April 2nd to April 13th, seize the opportunity. Whether it’s for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, now’s the time. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1435790/Escape_Simulator/ More stuff to come! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/2e53c64c874eb2bfa0cca591d93478652f69bfb4.jpg Since the initial release, our journey with Escape Simulator has been nothing short of extraordinary. Here’s a quick recap of our achievements: 12 Additional Rooms: We’ve expanded the escape universe, adding twists, turns, and surprises galore. 3 Developed DLCs: New challenges, fresh mysteries, and brain-teasing conundrums await. 2 Free DLCs Released: Because we believe in giving back to our community. But hold onto your hats—2024 promises even more excitement! Here’s what’s in store: At Least One More DLC: Brace yourselves for mind-bending puzzles and heart-pounding escapes. 2 More Free DLCs: Yes, you read that right. More free content coming your way! It's dangerous to go alone. Take this FAQ Before you go, we’ve compiled a list of common questions about Escape Simulator to keep you informed. Let’s dive in: Q: What about the standalone Meta Quest version? A: Yup, we are working on it and we plan to release it by the end of this year! Q: What about the standalone Steam version? A: We do not plan to release a standalone Steam version because we’ve included it for FREE in the ...Free VR Update & Supporter DLC Coming April 2nd!Mar 13, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsWe've got some exciting news and updates about Escape Simulator we want to share with you. First off, we're super grateful for all the support you've given us over the past 2.5 years. It's been an amazing journey, and we're not stopping yet. It’s time for the new chapter of Escape Simulator! In short (TL;DR): VR Update is coming out April 2nd and it will be FREE for all ES players! Supporter DLC also launches April 2nd with cool digital goodies. More DLCs (both free and paid) are coming out later this year! Escape Simulator’s price is going up on April 14th from $14.99 to $19.99. You’ll have a chance to get it cheaper one last time before the increase during our last huge sale (April 2nd till April 14th) Introducing ES:VR - A New Dimension of Escape First off, the big reveal: We're integrating VR mode into Escape Simulator! This means every owner of Escape Simulator will automatically receive the ES:VR version for FREE. We believe this approach is not only more fair to our players but also addresses technical challenges, making maintenance more manageable for our small team. Experience your favorite puzzles and adventures in a completely immersive VR environment, at no extra cost. This major update brings a new depth to the gameplay, making your escapes more thrilling than ever. Supporter DLC - Get Exclusive Goodies {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/5ced833da3a000510b3309a23a2eba40ca1cb749.jpg We’ve noticed many of you are looking for ways to further support the game and our team. To answer this, we’ve created the Supporter DLC. This fun little package is a treasure trove for fans, including exclusive digital goodies such as a unique in-game skin, a golden token badge, a digital art book, ES wallpapers, and even the first playable ES prototype version. It’s our way of offering you something special in return for your incredible support! More Adventures on the Horizon {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/53d222fcb4ee138ade2ab0179d46cbf6360399bf.jpg Since the release, we've been on an incredible journey of growth and expansion. To date, we've added 12 additional rooms, developed 3 DLCs, and released 2 DLCs absolutely free! Looking ahead, this year promises to be even more exciting. We're thrilled to announce plans for at least one more DLC, alongside 2 more free DLCs, ensuring your adventures in Escape Simulator continue to evolve and surprise. Stay tuned, as the best is yet to come! Upcoming Price Adjustment With the game evolving and expanding, especially with the addition of VR, we're adjusting the price from $14.99/€14.99/£12.99 to $19.99/€19.99/£16.79 and DLCs from $4.99/€4.99/£3.99 to $5.99/€5.99/£4.99, effective April 14th. We believe this price change better reflects the current value of the game and allows us to keep supporting it long into the future. Last Sale! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/dc82d4ee1851f77de9a5a6434a9cda174fc76c7e.gif Before the price adjustment, don't miss out on our final sale. If you've been eyeing Escape Simulator for yourself or as ...v31785rMar 7, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsPatch for Hotfix #2 (v31785r) Fixed issue causing workshop rooms to get deleted New Community Picks! Our top January & February 2024 Community Room picks! 🧐Mar 5, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello everyone! We're diving back into the search for the cream of the crop in Community Rooms, and this time, it's even more exciting—it marks the kickoff of the Community Room Picks in 2024! Also, a quick heads-up if you somehow missed it: Magic DLC has been released so make sure to check it out! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2419810/Escape_Simulator_Magic_DLC/ No time to waste! Let's find out who stood out the most! The Aurora Treasure 🏴☠️💰 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/6762649f7f5549db14b89a81742d2dd10df61184.jpg You're a MIGHTY PIRATE YARRRRRRR! This one goes a bit back in December of 2023, but we had to feature it. The Aurora Treasure is an incredible new map by Asshai who is responsible for an additional two, equally awesome Escape Simulator community maps. However, "The Aurora Treasure" stands out as a unique gem. In a nutshell, you find yourself as the last surviving member of a pirate crew on the quest for the legendary Aurora Treasure in the frozen North. Guided by the enigmatic Dark Compass, your destination is tantalizingly close. With no alternative but to press on or risk freezing in icy waters, the journey unfolds in this gripping escapade. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3110105378 The Eccentric Studio 🧪 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/c7d94bd5e1c32d101b079cbe7ee52d8a99f14612.jpg Brush$troke stands out as one of the most esteemed room builders in Escape Simulator, and this latest creation initially began as an experiment. What started as a casual endeavor to explore new ideas swiftly evolved into an entirely new room that we now have the pleasure of experiencing. Way to go, Brush$troke! https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3131713950 The Immortal Legacy - Part 1 - The Philosopher's Stone {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/a63513b3060519e210ce85797ccd2ff9f9754a28.jpg Embark on a mysterious adventure with Emma, daughter of the famed Professor Robert, who vanishes under puzzling (get it, get it?) circumstances. Tasked with uncovering her father's groundbreaking discovery, you navigate a secretive mansion filled with traps and puzzles. The goal? Locate the immortality stone before it lands in the hands of looters. It's a perilous journey where your wit and courage are the keys to unveiling secrets and preserving history. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3139599402 Lost Lines: A Sketch Odyssey ✍️ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/8e9fb36c14fa60ef4d72447880f62ddb3a06d3f3.jpg In this interesting community room, join a stick man navigating a sketch world, grappling with grief following the loss of his wife. The author suggests simply taking your time, absorbing the atmosphere, and delving into the narrative through sound and story. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3149800025 Got Games On Your Phone? 🎮📱 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/891898db45efa8814d258d5220aeec690be63734.jpg Step into a nostalgic journey as you go back in time to play beloved mobile games from your ch...v31705rFeb 28, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsPatch for Hotfix #2 (v31705r) Fixed the issue preventing the game from running on Linux and Steam Deck. Magical Props Update + Hotfix #2 Now Out! 🪄Feb 28, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHey Escapers and Builders! Good news: our latest batch of magical props is here for ALL BUILDERS– no Magic DLC needed! A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased and supported our work. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/ad5501969467fb3d1bf5c462a3f823bbfab85ac2.gif Get ready to elevate your magical room creations with our massive new prop pack, featuring over 240 items! From wands and books to crystals and hats, it's all you need for your wizarding escapades. Plus, the Magic DLC is still at a 10% launch discount, making it a great time to grab it if you haven't already. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2419810/Escape_Simulator_Magic_DLC/ We've also rolled out hotfix #2 (v31704r) alongside the room editor enhancements, squashing some pesky bugs and smoothing out the experience. Here's the changelog: Fixed the bug with HUGE ladders. Versus mode is now fully operational in the Deviation Tower room. Fixed decimal point errors in the room editor for precise editing. Enhanced the save system to ensure more reliable updates. Resolved several translation errors. Fixed minor audio glitches. Eliminated the floating candy. We're excited about the spells you'll cast and the adventures you'll craft. Happy building! Pine teamMagic DLC - Hotfix Update #1Feb 23, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsIf you've missed it, our Magic DLC and an update for the base game were launched yesterday. You can read more about the DLC here. Thank you to everyone who has played the DLC and shared your thoughts. Your positive feedback has been overwhelming, and we're grateful for it! Following your reports, we've released a hotfix (v31630r) to address some issues. Here's the updated changelog: Level Fixes: Fixed a player navigation bug in Chronomancy Hall. Fixed the mandrake drawer not working after a certain checkpoint in Potions Garden. Fixed the wrong collider in Potions Garden. General tweaks for the Magic DLC checkpoint system. General Fixes: Improved sorting of custom levels in the community tab in level pickers. "Save And Exit" now displayed only on host and singleplayer games. Badge for completed custom rooms is now displayed properly. Added a Delete button for player-created rooms. Tokens for the Tutorial are now displayed correctly. Fixed game freeze when entering controller mode while in the workshop screen. Fixed some audio issues in Magic DLC. Fixed a room editor bug where decimal numbers would lose their decimal point, e.g., 0.25 turning into 25. If you enjoy the DLC, please take your time and leave us a Steam review. Your feedback is very important to us and helps us make better games! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2419810/Escape_Simulator_Magic_DLC/ Thank you for your support and feedback. Magic DLC Available Now!✨Feb 22, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHey everyone! Ready your wands and brew your potions, because the Magic DLC is finally here! 🪄 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2419810/Escape_Simulator_Magic_DLC/ Embrace your magic potential, and follow in the footsteps of great witches and wizards! First, grab your equipment in the mysterious magic shop... From there go onward to the school of magic where three more classes await your mastery! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/c4671ba9859452b93be986bdefbb8fbd7a140b5e.gif 🗒️Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What's included in the Magic DLC? The Magic DLC has four (magical) rooms, and new wizard/witch outfits! Each of these rooms provides approximately 45 minutes of gameplay. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/89f42ab1708b910b4506aaaf93e3474f460b92e8.gif What is the price of the DLC? The Magic DLC is priced at $4.99 / €4.99 / £4.29, but you can get it 10% off during the launch sale! Will there be new achievements introduced with the DLC? Although we would love to add more achievements, we've decided against it. Our concern is ensuring that players who have already completed the game aren't required to start over due to the addition of new achievements. Do my friends need to purchase Magic DLC to play it with me in co-op? Yes, all players participating in multiplayer mode need to have the Magic DLC purchased. How many friends can I invite to play Magic DLC multiplayer with me? Multiplayer mode supports a maximum of 10 players, though for the best gameplay experience, it's recommended to play with 2-3 players. I have a VR headset. Will Magic DLC be available in VR? Absolutely, the Magic DLC will be fully compatible with VR (coming out later this year). I don't have Escape Simulator yet. Is there some special deal I can grab right now? Escape Simulator is currently on its biggest sale yet and you can get it for only $9,89 / 9,89€ / £8,57! But the absolutely best deal is The Collector's Edition which contains base game, 3 DLCs and OST. I want to use Magic DLC props in my room design, but I can't find them in the Room Editor. What should I do? Magic DLC props will be added to the Room Editor next week. The props will be available to all players (with or without the DLC). What should I do if I encounter a bug or experience a crash while playing? If you encounter a bug or experience a crash while playing, please report the issue via email at [email protected] or on our Discord server in the #bugs channel. You can help us by sending your .LOG file. Let's escape a room together! 🥰Feb 13, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsFebruary is all about spreading the LOVE! Looking for a fun activity this week? Look no further! Join us on Friday, February 16th, 2024, for the third installment of our Escape Simulator Date Night, this time called, Escape Simulator Friday Date Night! We'll pair you up with another player for a two-player session of Escape Simulator! To participate, simply hop onto our official Discord server, and reserve your spot by reacting to the latest message in the announcements channel. Registration for the event will remain open until February 16th at 9 AM CET, at which point we'll start pairing up players. All match-ups will be announced on Discord! Not sure which room to tackle? Here's a small guide: Rooms from the latest Community Challenge Rooms by Build-a-Room contest winners (Build-A-Room #1, Build-A-Room #2, Build-A-Thon 2022, Build-A-Room #3, Build-A-Room #4, Build-A-Room #5) Best of 2023 recommended by Pine's SuperJura or virtually any room crafted for two players Calling all players! Ready to switch up your usual hangout routine? Just hop on our official Discord server, follow the steps in the announcements channel, and you're all set for a unique online experience. Can't wait to see you there! 🫶 Pine teamEscape Simulator VR Demo 2.0 is LIVE!Feb 5, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHey everyone! Iggy here from Pine and I'm bringing some exciting news for y'all! Escape Simulator VR is taking a next step forward with the unveiling of VR Demo 2.0. This refined version has been shaped by the invaluable feedback we received from you guys! We’re sincerely grateful for the suggestions and constructive criticism we’ve received so far. So, what's new in Demo 2.0? Among the notable additions are a newly introduced camera and a sleek wristband, injecting a fresh perspective and style into the virtual escape room adventure. We’ve optimized the VR experience for smoother gameplay, and numerous bugs have been squashed to ensure a polished and seamless encounter for players. You can check the full changelog down below. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44218246/d689dcf5dd868841407d74eed4dd8b701307d6b0.gif Our collaboration with you guys doesn’t end with Demo 2.0. We’re eagerly anticipating further comments and suggestions to fine-tune the game even more, with the goal of releasing a super-polished full version in the near future. Support incoming! In terms of supported VR devices, the demo will be accessible via Steam VR (or the new Steam Link App) on popular devices such as Meta Oculus Quest 2, Meta Oculus Quest 3, Steam Index, HTC Vive, and more. Moreover, our goal is to extend support to numerous other VR devices following the official release of Escape Simulator VR. We highly value any feedback or suggestions that can enhance the player experience on your preferred headset. Your input is incredibly valuable and greatly appreciated! Get ready for some VR magic! Mark your calendars because Magic DLC is not only for the flat-screen players! The Escape Simulator Magic DLC will launch on February 22nd and it will be compatible with VR when Escape Simulator VR comes out - very soon! So make sure to push that Wishlist button! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2419810/Escape_Simulator_Magic_DLC/ Join us on Discord and Reddit! We are eager to hear your thoughts and feedback! Join us on our official Discord server or our subreddit. Pine Studio Full changelog: Added instant camera that autospawns in your inventory. Added new tutorial intro part where you can pick locomotion type and stance. Added VR band on both hands with the settings and inventory buttons for easier controls and imersion. The band has a screen to display the token count. Hide all VR control panels on the tutorial as controls are now shown directly on the hands. Fixed various issues with VR tutorial controller visuals, such as thinner lines, improved text positions, and binding mismatches. Removed bloom in the game menu in VR. Fixed a bug where sparkles would not spawn in VR. Updated the HTC Vive tutorial controller message to indicate the upper button is now the secondary button. Removed the background panel from VR tutorial controller texts for a cleaner look. Logged OpenXR device for easier Meta Quest 3 detection. Fixed a critical bug where non-VR and VR lobbies would not work. Refactored...Magic DLC is coming this February! 🪄Jan 25, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello everyone! Iggy from Pine here! Following our Magic DLC announcement back in December 2023, we now have an official release date! ✨Magic DLC is coming on February 22nd, 2024 ✨ So gear up with your mystical apparatus, grab your enchanted broomsticks, and place magical hats upon your heads, for it is time to explore the magical unknown! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2419810/Escape_Simulator_Magic_DLC/ So here it is, dear esteemed practitioners of the mystical arts! The official release date has been set! Also, we're thrilled to share some exciting updates with you. Check out the refreshed trailer, explore a collection of new screenshots, and don't forget to wishlist! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/3aca2b2b54e3bc5858d48e2f9ca248b88a9deb63.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/a9b446465169a07542008ef212154e2820926a93.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/5e8b74ec3ce0c50ba3ae9b08af192f6a02a7ebc1.png Additionally, make sure to join your fellow enchanters on Pine's Discord and become an integral part of our magical gathering! Pine TeamMeet the Builders #3 - DUCJan 16, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsWelcome to our "Meet the Builders" series, where we delve into the creative minds behind some of the most remarkable room designers in Escape Simulator. In our previous conversations we had a fun chat with Zesty and Cico, and now it's time for (drumroll.....) - Duc! Duc stands out as one of the crème de la crème in the realm of room building for Escape Simulator. His creations, such as The Projectionist, Under the Sea, The Clockwork Games (and more), rank among the finest available on the Steam Workshop. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/32643a22ef2d28b9f5afa589870b034046bf4026.gif Under the Sea Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into playing Escape Simulator? My alias is Duc, I’m 28 from the UK. During working hours, I’m an air traffic controller that dabbles in IT. Other interests include motorsport, photography, and laying down. The date is 16 Dec 2021 - Some friends and I had just finished Overcooked 2 and were looking for more co-op fun. We had completed some escape rooms in real life so Escape Simulator seemed like an ideal purchase. We binged through the developer's rooms in short order and dove into the community rooms. The unhealthy obsession continues to this day! I used to play a serious amount of Rocket League in my spare time. As of the time of writing, I’ve played 2467 hours of it. Steam tells me I haven’t played the game since Feb 2022 so escape sim has done pretty well to displace rocket league from my life. What inspired you to start designing rooms in the game? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/40e614ecfa0199f5b606e1ba8198e5c83ddd0b19.gif Riddles, Books and a Lab A friend of mine, ‘TheChubbyWalrus’ created a room for our group of 4 to have a go at. As soon as we finished it, I knew I had to return the favour. That room became ‘Riddles, Books and a Lab’. I published it as public, but it never occurred to me that anyone else would play it. The next day it had 20 likes, a couple of weeks later it had 1000. And from that moment on it just got out of hand. Can you walk us through your process of creating a room? (you sketch on paper, what tools, how you start) Whatever you think my creative process is, it is far less sophisticated than that! Rooms 3-8 were created around the same question. What interesting real-world environments can be feasibly created within the escape sim editor? I’ll crack open OneNote and brainstorm ideas with my partner. Before the model importer, skyboxes, and advanced lighting were added to the editor, outdoor environments were extremely challenging. I have an old experimental room where I probably spent 30 hours playing around with various props in the editor trying to get it to work. But it never saw the light of day due to the editors’ limitations. And these 30 hours aren’t me trying to develop puzzles or playing with logic. This is 30 hours of retexturing random props and rescaling them so that I can create whatever monstrosity it is I need for the environment to work. If there is a world rec...Our top community room: Winter EditionJan 3, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello everyone! Iggy from Pine here! It's that time again! We're on the lookout for the top Community Rooms of the last month, and this time around, we're extending our search to cover the winter season. That means we'll be selecting outstanding rooms from both December and November! This is also the first time I'm doing Community Picks, so I would like to give a big shout-out to our Discord gang who helped me with putting this together. Hope I did well! 😅 Also, just a tiny reminder – we've recently unveiled our latest addition to the Escape Simulator series: a Magic DLC! Don't forget to hit that wishlist button and stay in the loop! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2419810/Escape_Simulator_Magic_DLC/ Now, let's get into it! Our favorite picks this Winter A Medieval Adventure 🏰📜 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/c19886d4d976cd980146df1bd76f7a987195c84d.jpg A Medieval Adventure - In this visually unique and stunning room you'll find yourself wandering through enchanting woods, encountering a jewelry merchant in need of your help. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, this room created by two authors; Elkondo (responsible for story, dialogue & puzzle mechanics) and Zweetkonijn (who did models, environment & music) will take you on quite a journey filled with fun and engaging puzzles, as well as inventive twists on, well, let's call it "battle planning"? The Puzzler's Dungeon 🧩🧠 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/8f808bc5870862214e8c4c7130d33f8309df9c0b.jpg The Puzzler's Dungeon - This room is a treat for all you mystery and (light) horror lovers out there. Clears throat and starts talking in that dramatic movie trailers guy voice: "The day was going so well. Birds were chirping. Grandma's pie was smelling so good. But then, all of the sudden, you find yourself in a dungeon. Puzzler's Dungeon". Ok, we went a bit overboard here. It's a fantastic room filled with great and intricate puzzles; created by Easter. Puzzles Galore 3: Sign Clutter ⛔🚦🚧 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/2473aa95d2e326767b34784a13aace128c187d72.jpg Puzzles Galore 3: Sign Clutter - Ah, traffic – the driving experience that can either be a breeze or the most stress-inducing day of your life. Enter our esteemed room builder, Wollo, who has crafted a room tailored for everyone who loves traffic - SIGNS. So, no worries, no rush hour here. This cleverly designed room invites you to clear out those pesky road signs by solving their puzzles. Tax Evasion 📝💸 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/ff175981a9dcd4058abe265d6c453d72582e370d.jpg Tax Evasion - The first-ever room made by GeriHatrick is also one of the very best among our Winter Season picks. What it is about? Well, this isn't a how-to-evade-paying-taxes-simulator even though the room title could suggest that 😅 Imagine finding yourself in a tax office that you can't exit from. We are pretty sure this would be a horror scenario for most people, but this room is far from it. It is an incredibly well-designed escape room filled with some very clever and challen...Winners Build-a-room #5: Cozy Edition!Dec 22, 2023 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/a13b3438f43efa2344329882676317a2b81d98f7.pngHi all! Today we’re announcing the winners of the final Build-A-Room contest of the year! Your goal was to channel all the cozy and comfy vibes into an ‘escape room’, worthy of the holiday season.Which, now we think of it, would just be a ‘room’ you don’t want to escape from at all! We’ve had a total of 34 submissions, however, in the end there can only be one winner. Scrap that, twelve winners! So, without further ado, let’s go to the winners!🏆 Rookie Builders Category (RBC) We’re starting with the first timers! This category is meant for everyone who submitted a room for the first time in a Build-a-Room contest! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/3b6fd7848b201e4bac63f845ecc5c2d1aa610c25.jpg 🥇 Green Ribbons by ChazzyB - won a Meta Quest 3 and the Magic DLC 🥈 Transportation by CuberToy/Cub - won a 100$ Steam gift card and the Magic DLC 🥉 Maggie's Cabin by Ryan - won a 100$ Steam gift card and the Magic DLC #4 -. Cozy Christmas Countdown by bigTbone59 - won the Magic DLC #4 - The Night Before Christmas Cabin by Ph0rx - won the Magic DLC Community Award Before we go to the Experienced Builders Category, we’d like to first let the community speak. The community voted and together they’ve chosen their winner. The Community Award winner gets a 100$ Steam gift card + a surprise gift {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/2f35b058b9b6bf85c11144844d48f80531395586.png The Community Award goes to The Enchanted Snow Globe by Clomar and won 100$ Steam gift card and The Magic DLC! Experienced Builders Category (EBC) And at last, but not the least, we’re moving on to the Experienced Builders Category winners. These are the veterans of our community who’ve built the coziest of the coziest room of them all, and it will probably not be their last. A room no one wants to escape from. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/61835c9d29fdf4e0b9babeaf34ed6cfa27b267ac.jpg 🥇 The Art of Being Cozy by MelonVerse - won 1000$ in cash + Meta Quest 3 + The Magic DLC 🥈 Cats & Christmas by Bartololomeo - won a 100$ Steam gift card and The Magic DLC 🥉 Home Alone by med1nh0 - won a 100$ Steam gift card and The Magic DLC #4 - Slàinte Mhath (Good Health) by Brengo - won the Magic DLC #4 - The Enchanted Snow Globe by Clomar - won the Magic DLC #4 - Naughty or Nice? by GG3L - won the Magic DLC What’s Next? Did you already know we announced the Magic DLC yesterday? Always dreamt of embracing your magic potential, and follow in the footsteps of great witches and wizards? This is your chance! Grab your equipment in the magic shop and then go onward to the school of magic, where three magical classes await your mastery.✨ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2419810/Escape_Simulator_Magic_DLC/ That’s a wrap! A big shoutout to everyone who participated. You've outdone yourselves with creativity and ingenuity, and we couldn't be prouder.👏 Winning Ceremony Recap 📺 Missed the live ceremony? Don't worry, catch the replay here: https://youtu.be/8I8rvDo3wE...Magic DLC is coming to Escape Simulator!🧙♂️Dec 21, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsHello everyone! As our last announcement of the advent calendar we’re glad to announce a new Magic DLC will release for Escape Simulator in 2024! Always dreamt of embracing your magic potential, and follow in the footsteps of great witches and wizards? This is your chance! Grab your equipment in the magic shop and then go onward to the school of magic, where three magical classes await your mastery.✨ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2419810/Escape_Simulator_Magic_DLC/ Magic DLC With the upcoming Magic DLC, four new rooms will be available for you to explore. Where each room tells a story in your magical journey to become a great sorcerer! Be sure to pay attention or everything might become abracadabra to you, and that will make escaping a lot more difficult as well. Magic Shop 📔 Be it a young student of the arcane, or a seasoned sorcerer, everyone knows that all their wizarding needs can be met here at the Magic Shop. The latest in wizarding fashion trends, ancient tomes, finest wands and floating candy - this magic shop has been the first stop on each and every adventure. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/0126c454d557c0e883a3e180b20960b09902f76c.gif Chronomancy Hall⏳ A symphony of ticking echoes in the marble halls. Clocks of all shapes and sizes count every moment that passes, for most people, irreversibly. But for a sorcerer, the past can not only be observed, but brought back. Control the flow of time, and uncover secrets hidden in the timeline. As the age old saying 'time is just an illusion'. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/1182fe9e71c6ff4a786cfc768c493924e641f3ec.jpg Greenhouse🌱 Tucked away in the castle grounds, the sunlit greenhouse hosts a myriad of plants and mushrooms which are happily growing. Learn the strict art of potion making - pick the right plants and read the instructions carefully, lest you lose your eyebrows or grow a tail! But hey, maybe it will great on you! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/71398b2ad8eef760f3bf7643b85431cbda925c2b.gif Divination Towers🔮 For many, the future is uncertain, but for students of divination, it is only a matter of understanding the signs. High above the land, in two spires above the clouds, you will find many methods for seeing the future. However, you will have to make sense of these glimpses, to find a way to ultimately escape. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/e6806277a87876fba1dfc68871928b45fbeb29ed.gif Advent Calendar🎄 With this last announcement we conclude the advent calendar. The past month has been loads of fun with the surprise launch of the free Among Us update, build-a-room #5, Escape Simulator VR demo , loads of giveaways and now concluding with the announcement of 'Magic DLC'. We at Pine Studio hope that everyone enjoyed the past month and in extension the past year. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39212689/a6f74a20f88135fe80463ee67f284d7047c9b418.png We want to thank everyone in the community that's played or build in the past year and welcome all the new players that have joined. Be sure to join our Discord if...ES: Among Us DLC - Hotfix #1Dec 14, 2023 - Community AnnouncementsDear players, Thank you so much for the positive feedback and reactions for the Among Us DLC! We heard your feedback and already addressed some of the issues in today's hotfix: Enabled tokens in the Among Us DLC. Good luck hunting! Simplified the circuit puzzle Changed the wording of the Specimen puzzle hint Fixed turnables in some community rooms Fixed minor alien hat issue Fixed some other minor issues Thank you for all the feedback! It would mean a lot to us if you could take the time to write a review on the Among Us DLC steam page, or the base game if you already haven't. Pine team
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