Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out news & patch notes

Hey Prisoners

Hey Prisoners

• Disappearing furniture fixed (again, but this time permanently)
• We've reworked the system responsible for loading and maintaining furniture states. This fix should now be final, and the issue shouldn't return in future updates.

Prison Escape Simulator — Patch Notes

Update – Fixes & Improvements! Hey Prisoners,

We're really happy to see that the new chapter is getting such a positive response. Your feedback helps us track down issues faster and keep polishing the game. Today's patch focuses on several fixes and quality‑of‑life improvements:

• Fixes & Improvements

• Fixed the disappearing coffee dispenser It should no longer vanish after loading the game. Players who already lost theirs should receive a refund so they can buy the dispenser again.

• Improved colliders for cell doors and the carpet Interactions should now feel more predictable and consistent.

• The magnet is no longer visible while idle when using a high FOV. This visual glitch has been resolved.

• Lights should now properly restore after being turned off when you get caught

• Restored the missing shelf in the final cell upgrade It was disappearing, now it's back where it belongs.

Thanks again for all your reports and support. If you spot anything else, let us know. We're on it. See you in the yard! 🗝️

Gulag Holidays available now!

The story continues; it's time to face the frozen Siberia and its charming corners.

You'll acquire new items, make new friends, and indulge in new entertainment. It's going to get darker, but you'll also find a few moments of respite. Can you escape from this truly super-secure prison, where it's easy to find a cockroach in your soup?

We're celebrating the big events in Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out; the biggest update yet is now available!

Play and escape.

New achievements and new challenges.

The biggest update yet, with several hours of new gameplay in the dark Siberian atmosphere, is coming soon!

You've probably all been waiting for the continuation of our story and the ability to crouch in your digs? Well, your prayers have been answered – your dreams will come true in just three days. On April 18, 2026, the biggest expansion will be released, featuring a brand new prison, new mechanics, new tools, and tons of good prison fun.

A sneak peek of what awaits you soon...

New friends, new superiors. New shovels and loot being dug up from underground. While waiting for the update, you can have a great time playing our new game, released today, and delivering some packages around town. Take on the role of a cheeky parcel courier and cause a few car accidents in Parcel Delivery Simulator: As always, with prison greetings, Your dev team and the cockroach in the soup.

Tireless diggers and escapees!

If you love mining, trading, and building, and want to build a city in the middle of NOWHERE, it's time to play our new demo of Wild West Miner Simulator.

Even better than Prison Escape Simulator, because you can earn a ton of cash and build a house, buy yourself a wheelbarrow and a horse. Dust, the middle of the desert, and the governor's stupid joke that made you the sheriff of NOWHERE.

Time to roll up your sleeves, grab a shovel, and start digging.

In this unique and engaging demo you will experience the following:

• Story introduction

• 6 first citizens of Nowhere to interact with

• Building buildings

• Realistic digging system – mining mechanics in a unique Wild West atmosphere

• Ore smelting – turn raw iron or gold ore into bars using the basic furnace

• Early upgrades – backpacks, shovels, ropes, better shoes, and other tools for beginner miners

• Crates and wheelbarrows – to transport more items

• 3 points of trading different ores and smelted bars

Download the demo and provide feedback!

Dear prisoners, it's time to start a new business after prison!

Fast cars (delivery cars, of course) and customers who aren't too rude. Working with people, outdoors, nice ladies, and nasty, barking dogs. But don't worry, you can earn a ton of money, so don't delay!

Our new demo of Parcel Delivery Simulator is now available. Be sure to play it and let us know if you like it and what you'd like to see in the full version. Yes, there will be parcel lockers, police, and probably dogs chasing you.

If you like the demo, add it to your wishlist and leave feedback, my dear, tireless prisoners and escapees!

We've just released a holiday update with some lovely festive touches.

Of course, if you don't like the smell of Christmas trees, you can disable it in the settings.

We wish you all the best for the upcoming holidays. We wish you quick and discreet prison breaks and fun games in 2026!

Have fun!

WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out has been nominated for the Steam Awards, and we couldn’t be more excited! Your support has always been the driving force behind our work, and now we’d love to ask for your help once again.

If you’ve enjoyed digging, escaping, and causing just the right amount of chaos  — please consider giving us your vote. Every nomination brings more visibility to the game and helps our community grow stronger.

Thank you for being such an incredible community.

Your energy keeps us digging forward! 

Bed fix Hey Escapees!

We've got some fresh news straight from the prison yard. In this latest update, we tackled one of the most frustrating issues: the bed that was sinking players into the floor.

Thanks for your patience and support. Now you can finally get some rest… without waking up under the floor! 😉

New Time Trials & Collision Fixes!

Hey everyone,

Patch for Prison Escape Simulator: Dig Out is live! Here's what's new:

• Two new time-based challenges – In these special trials, every player starts fully upgraded. No grinding, no excuses – just pure escape skill. Can you beat the clock when everything's maxed out?

• Improved collision detection – Fixed the issue where players could fall through the map. Digging is now safer and more reliable.

• Minor bug fixes – We've addressed a few small issues to keep the game running smoothly.

🚨 Global Challenge Update has arrived! 🚨

Inmates, listen up. The warden thought he could keep things predictable… but we've just smuggled in a whole new way to shake up your escape plans. The Challenge Update is here, and it's all about proving you've got what it takes when the pressure's on.

Challenge Modes & Leaderboards

New challenge modes are live! Each comes with its own leaderboard, so you can finally prove who's the top digger in the block.

Fresh Achievements

Think you've seen it all? New achievements tied to the challenges are waiting to be unlocked.

Stronger Upgrades

Every mode now includes a new tier of item upgrades. Sharper shovels, better tools, faster progress.

Prison Life, Spiced Up

The canteen and the yard aren't just for passing time. We've added new mini-games to keep you sharp between escape attempts.

Rare Contraband

Keep your eyes open: rare items are hidden around the prison. Deliver them to Big Jeremie or Mr. Suit if you want to earn their favor.

Fixes & Tweaks

And of course, we've patched up a few cracks in the walls.

• Unity Security Update - We’ve applied the latest Unity security patch. Yes, the one everyone’s been talking about.
• Save Load Bug - We’ve fixed the issue where the in‑game clock could freeze at 5:00 (or other odd times) when loading a save. If you still experience problems with loading: Please wait up to 3 minutes – in some cases the game may just need more time. If nothing happens, try verifying the integrity of your game files via Steam.

Hey Escapees!

Thanks for sticking with us and digging deeper every day.

Control Remapping is here – the most requested feature is finally in the game. Most controls can now be customized to your liking.

Fixed the tunnel in Chapter 2 (Low End mode) that refused to collapse. No more immortal tunnels.

Plus a few smaller fixes to keep things smooth.

We know about the fridge that won't budge. That fix is coming in the next patch. We're also investigating other issues, so if you spot something strange, please send us details at [email protected]. Thanks for playing and keep digging!

• Cloud Save is live! Your progress now floats safely in the cloud. Switch devices, reinstall the game, or survive a power outage, your tunnel stays intact. Heads up: the game might take a bit longer to load and save. That’s the cost of syncing your escape plan with the sky.
• Item spawn rebalanced in maximum security. Early tunnel stages were a bit too brutal. We’ve tweaked item spawns so you’re not stuck digging through dirt with a wooden stick and a dream.
• Dynamite tweaks. Blowing up rocks underground finally works as expected. No more awkward fizzles, just glorious, dusty explosions.
• Various minor fixes and tweaks. We squashed a few sneaky bugs, smoothed out some rough edges, and gave the game a little extra polish. You might not notice them all, but your escape should feel just a bit smoother.

The huge update you've been waiting for!

A brand new chapter and a continuation of our rebellious hero's adventure.

It's time to face new challenges in the High Security Prison update!

The new mode introduces a completely new, more secure prison ward, along with:

• A much longer excavation and a challenging corridor system; without a compass, it's going to be tough

• Boulders underground that can only be destroyed with dynamite

• New, eccentric and charming characters

• A guard who is sensitive to the noise of dynamite and will be more of a nuisance

• New items and chests to find

• A police chase and even more fun!

• Improved save system - separate save slots for each chapter

• New achievements in the new chapter

• Performance optimizations and minor bug fixes

• Low End Mode: Available only in the settings from the main menu. We recommend enabling it only if digging causes noticeable lag when creating holes. Activating this mode create the "alternate tunnel", but switching back will restore the hole. Maybe someone will find an alternative use for it!
• Inverted Y-Axis: You asked for it. Now it's here.
• UI Scaling: Originally made for Steam Deck, but it might come in handy for others too.
• Indicator above the teapot and coffee machine when they're ready to use.
• Arrow key movement support: You can now control your character using the arrow keys. A little something for the left-handed players.
• Improved item pickup near the metro tunnel.

We're working on our first major update – Hardcore mode, which will introduce an additional gameplay mode for those who have completed the first mission and are eager for more.

The new mode will introduce the following additions:

• a much larger excavation site

• a maze to dig through, where you won't find the exit without a compass

• added boulders and stones that can only be destroyed with dynamite

• a less predictable and more malicious guard

• a terrifying and dynamic police chase (with aggressive police drivers)

• brand new achievements

Stay tuned, we'll keep you updated on our progress, and thanks for playing!

Thanks for sticking with us and digging! There are over 35,000 of you already! Wow!

Some of you have already escaped prison. Congratulations, but don't abandon the game, because it will soon have new challenges for you.

Several more patches will be released soon to fix the issues you reported. Thanks for reporting them; another patch is out today.

But the most important news is that... we're working on the first major update for Prison Escape Simulator. For now, we'll reveal that a new game mode will be coming, and you'll learn more about it soon. We'll also soon reveal a roadmap of what you can expect in future updates. If you'd like to share what you'd like to see in the game, let us know.

Stay tuned and thanks for playing!

• Fixed input issue. Its should works as intended now. Even on Steamdeck with docked mode!
• Rarity Color was added to the underground junk
• Fixed bug with double "grab".

• You can now hold the button responsible for digging instead of clicking repeatedly.
• Improved item pickup functionality near the tunnel descent.
• Fixed save issues where interaction with items was impossible.
• Updated languages.
• Fixed several visual glitches.