The Escapists is getting desert island spin-off The Survivalists next year Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. The Escapists is getting desert island spin-off The Survivalists next year And it's coming to Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 10 Dec 2019 5 comments Team 17's prison break sandbox sim The Escapists is getting a desert-island-themed spin-off next year. It's called the Survivalists and it's coming to Switch, Xbox One, PC, and PS4. The Survivalists (which is apparently set in the same universe as The Escapists) unfolds across a procedurally generated wilderness consisting of various biomes. Survival, as you might well imagine, is the order of the day and up to four players can work together - either locally or online - to craft and build their way to success. According to Team 17, there's a day and night cycle to contend with, animals to hunt (or flee from) and locals who might not be all that friendly. The bulk of the action appears to take the form of resource gathering, which can then be used to craft helpful items - ranging from primitive tools to fruit smoothies - and to build useful structures. There are quests to be completed, either handed out by a Mysterious Stranger or washed ashore, and players can get assistance from the local monkey population by training them up as builders, lumberjacks, soldiers, and more. Additionally, some especially exotic treasures can be found by exploring forgotten temples and tackling the dangers within. You can get a early look at The Survivalists in its announcement trailer above, and the final game is expected to land on Switch, Xbox One, PC, and PS4 some time next year. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store