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Steam, IGN, Bloody Disgusting, and other outlets confirm Escape From Playtime's open beta launched October 1 with Early Access set for October 21 by Mob Entertainment.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 3:41 PM EDT·1 min read

Poppy Playtime Spin-Off Escape From Playtime Opens Beta Today

Escape From Playtime, the co-op survival horror spin-off of Poppy Playtime, launched its open beta on October 1. The title enters Early Access on October 21 with eight playable characters and a starter zone before further zones and enemies are added.

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Escape From Playtime, the co-op survival horror spin-off of Poppy Playtime, launched its open beta on October 1.
Up to four players explore as tiny Critters searching for resources while rejected Playtime Co. creations stalk the halls.
Players work together to survive inside the toy factory. Up to four players explore as tiny Critters searching for resources while rejected Playtime Co. creations stalk the halls. Proximity chat allows communication among the group, though it grows harder as players vanish into darkness.
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Procedurally generated maps drive replayability. Each run presents a new layout, forcing teams to adapt rather than follow a fixed path. The design contrasts with the linear chapters of the main Poppy Playtime series.
Each run presents a new layout, forcing teams to adapt rather than follow a fixed path.
Early Access arrives later this month with more content planned. The game enters Early Access on October 21 carrying eight playable characters, a starter zone, and an initial set of enemies. Additional zones and enemies will be added over time by developer Mob Entertainment.
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Mob Entertainment expands the Poppy Playtime universe. The studio behind the original horror title continues to grow the franchise into a transmedia property, with Escape From Playtime serving as the latest extension.
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