Brave Escape Launches on PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S on July 24th, 2026News

Brave Escape Launches on PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S on July 24th, 2026

Co-op platformer launches on consoles with cross-platform multiplayer and expanded content

Detroit, USA – July 13th, 2026 – Independent developer Hit Start Studios is excited to announce that its two-player co-op platformer Brave Escape will officially launch on PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X|S on July 24th, 2026.

The console release will include all major content updates released for the PC version since launch, including 45 additional levels, gameplay improvements, accessibility enhancements, visual upgrades, and expanded bonus content available from day one. The game will also support cross-platform co-op multiplayer between PC, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S players at launch.

Originally released on PC to a "Very Positive" reception on Steam, Brave Escape challenges two players to work together as Colin and Floyd – an unlikely duo navigating fast-paced hazards, precision platforming sequences, and handcrafted co-op challenges that demand communication, coordination, and split-second timing.

The game is designed around the unpredictable moments that emerge naturally during co-op play, whether players are perfectly coordinating their actions or scrambling to recover from chaotic mistakes together.

"We've continued expanding and refining Brave Escape since the original PC launch, and we're excited that console players will get the full experience right from the start," said Steve Ciaramitaro, Game Designer at Hit Start Studios. "Cross-platform support was especially important for us because Brave Escape is all about playing together, regardless of platform."

Features

Full base game plus all major post-launch content updates
Cross-platform co-op between PC, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S
45 additional levels added since the original PC release
70 bonus levels across all 7 worlds
Online and local co-op multiplayer
Accessibility features including character outlines and overlap transparency
Performance options supporting high frame rates
Visual improvements, enhanced lighting, and updated environmental effects

More on Brave Escape

In Brave Escape, each player takes control of a unique character, each with their own abilities and role. As players progress through themed regions - including Glacial Falls, Ember Caverns, and Serpent's Hollow - they must master tools such as the Grapple Hook, Wind Gun, Freeze Gun, Flare Launcher and more. Every environment introduces new challenges designed to encourage collaboration and replayability.

To ensure accessibility for all skill levels, Brave Escape includes both a Brave Mode for platforming veterans and a Standard Mode, which introduces more forgiving timing, fewer hazards and a smoother difficulty curve - making it easier for friends and families to enjoy the full adventure together.

Brave Escape is currently slated for release on Xbox and PlayStation consoles later this year.