Are you ready for a cooperative challenge unlike any other? Maximum Entertainment and Breakfirst Games have announced How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine.
Running as the latest entry in the How 2 Escape series, How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine is unveiled, bringing thrilling escape-room-style puzzles to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4/5, Nintendo Switch, and PC later this year.
This isn’t your typical co-op game. How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine takes asymmetrical gameplay to a new level. One player will be trapped inside a missing submarine, The Triumphant, while the other player acts as their support, using a free companion app (available on PC, iOS, and Android) to gather information and provide crucial assistance.
The fate of the world – and the prevention of a global war – rests on your ability to communicate and solve puzzles together.
Two Players, Two Perspectives, One Goal
The core of How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine is the unique two-player dynamic; something that the brilliant Split Fiction has recently nailed.
Here though, the player inside the submarine will be exploring the environment, uncovering clues, and interacting with objects. They’ll be facing the immediate dangers and trying to piece together what happened.
Meanwhile, the player using the companion app will have access to different information – blueprints, documents, perhaps even communication with the outside world. They’ll need to relay this information to the trapped player, helping them navigate the submarine and solve the puzzles.
Effective communication is absolutely essential to success. Think of it more as something akin to Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes.
A Race Against Time to Prevent Global War
Following on from the launch of How 2 Escape on Xbox in 2023, the stakes are high in How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine. The Triumphant holds the key to averting an international conflict, and it’s up to you and your partner to find it and figure out what went wrong. The game promises a series of increasingly complex puzzles, requiring both players to use their wits and work together seamlessly.
More Than Just an Escape Room
While the escape-room-style puzzles are the core of the gameplay, How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine also promises a compelling narrative. You’re not just solving puzzles; you’re uncovering a mystery and trying to prevent a global catastrophe. This adds a layer of tension and urgency to the experience, making every decision feel significant.
Key Features to Dive Into
- Asymmetrical Co-op Gameplay: Two players, two completely different roles and perspectives.
- Free Companion App: One player uses a dedicated app (PC/iOS/Android) to support the other.
- Escape Room-Style Puzzles: Solve a series of increasingly complex challenges.
- High-Stakes Narrative: Prevent a global war by finding a missing submarine.
- Essential Communication: Teamwork and clear communication are key to survival.
- Multi-Platform Release: Coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4/PS5, Switch, and PC.
Prepare to Dive Deep in 2024
How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine doesn’t have a specific release date yet, but it’s slated for release sometime this year.
Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch or PC owners looking for a unique and challenging cooperative experience should definitely keep this one on their radar.
Before launch, you can wishlist the game on Steam now.
