Critically acclaimed indie co-op platformer Brave Escape is officially expanding beyond PC. Developer Hit Start Studios has announced that the beloved two-player adventure is launching on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 in Q1 2026, bringing its precision-focused cooperative gameplay to console audiences worldwide.
Brave Escape Makes the Leap from PC to Consoles
Originally released on PC to a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, Brave Escape quickly gained recognition for its tight platforming, inventive mechanics, and demanding co-op design. The console release introduces full controller-optimized gameplay, allowing players to experience the game’s precision challenges from the couch or online.
Designed exclusively for two players, Brave Escape puts teamwork front and center—rewarding communication, coordination, and quick reactions at every turn.
A Precision Co-Op Platformer Built on Teamwork
In Brave Escape, players take control of Colin and Floyd, an unlikely duo racing to survive a gauntlet of increasingly dangerous environments. The game features hundreds of handcrafted levels, each packed with traps, hazards, and puzzles that can only be overcome by working together.
Success depends on:
- Perfect timing
- Clear communication
- Split-second decision-making
One mistake can spell disaster, making every successful escape feel earned.
Creative Tools and Dynamic Environments
As players progress through distinct themed regions such as Glacial Falls, Ember Caverns, and Serpent’s Hollow, they unlock and master a variety of tools that redefine how levels are approached.
Key tools include:
- Grapple Hook
- Wind Gun
- Freeze Gun
- Flare Launcher
Each new environment introduces mechanics that challenge players to rethink their strategies, encouraging experimentation, replayability, and mastery of cooperative movement.
Accessible for All Skill Levels
While Brave Escape is designed to challenge experienced platforming fans, Hit Start Studios has also ensured accessibility for newcomers.
The game includes:
- Standard Mode for players seeking intense precision platforming
- Casual Mode with more forgiving timing, fewer hazards, and smoother difficulty scaling
This approach makes Brave Escape ideal for friends, couples, and families looking to enjoy a cooperative adventure together—regardless of skill level.
Local, Online, and Friend’s Pass Co-Op
The console release supports multiple ways to play together:
- Local co-op
- Online co-op
- Friend’s Pass system, allowing players to team up without requiring both players to own the game
This flexibility ensures that teaming up is always easy, no matter how or where players choose to play.
Developer Insight on the Console Launch
Steve Ciaramitaro, Game Designer at Hit Start Studios, shared his excitement about the upcoming console release, noting the overwhelming positive reception since the game’s PC debut. Expanding to Xbox and PlayStation, he said, allows even more players to experience the cooperative challenge the team set out to create.
Release Window and Platforms
Brave Escape is scheduled to launch on:
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
Release Window: Q1 2026
