Mob Entertainment Adds Public Lobbies to Escape From Playtime
The Lobby Doors Open Update lets 2 to 8 players group up without lobby codes, and an early roadmap outlines cosmetics, items and areas.
Mob Entertainment released the "Lobby Doors Open Update" for Escape From Playtime on October 30, 2026, adding public lobbies that support groups of 2 to 8 players, Bloody Disgusting reported.
The update replaces mandated group play and lobby codes, letting players join sessions without arranging a full team in advance. Mob Entertainment also adjusted session and shift timing to balance difficulty for smaller groups.
The patch adds 12 new mysterious notes, strange posters and VHS tapes placed throughout the factory, according to Bloody Disgusting.
Alongside the update, the studio published an early roadmap for the co-op game covering cosmetics updates, new items and new areas.
Escape From Playtime is available in Steam Early Access with a limited-time 10% launch discount until November 4. Owners of the free-to-play Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 receive an additional 10% off.
Mob Entertainment released Escape From Playtime a week before this article.
Quick answers
How many players can join a public lobby in Escape From Playtime?
Public lobbies support groups of 2 to 8 players.
When does the Escape From Playtime launch discount end?
The limited-time 10% launch discount runs until November 4.
Do Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 owners get a discount on Escape From Playtime?
Yes, owners of the free-to-play Poppy Playtime: Chapter 1 receive an additional 10% off.