Pump to Escape — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Update: A new look & better performance | 2026-10-12 | Pump to Escape gets a whole new face: every menu, the HUD and the lobby have been redesigned. The game also runs smoother, especially in trap-heavy sections and underwater.New user interfaceMain menu: completely redesigned, with clear buttons for solo and co-op.Outfits: separate tabs for clothing and hats, a clean card grid, locked items are marked and your current outfit is highlighted.HUD:new icons for speed, fails and timenumbers no longer jitter while countingthe progress bar now shows your cart and the checkpointsnew control hints with key icons and new notificationsPause, death and finish: redesigned screens. The finish screen shows you |
| Thank you! - Performance Update | 2026-03-07 | Pump to Escape – Thank You for the Amazing Support!We want to start by saying thank you to everyone who has supported Pump to Escape so far. Since release, our wishlist numbers have grown rapidly, and it’s been incredible to see the community jump in, play the game, and actively help us by reporting issues and sharing feedback. Your support truly means a lot to us.Thanks to your reports and suggestions, we were able to push a new update that focuses on improving the overall experience and stability of the game.This update includes:🚀 Major performance improvements – the game now runs much smoother and previous frame drops have been eliminated |
| Major Update – Bug Fixes & Improvements | 2026-02-28 | 🚀 First Major Update for Pump to Escape is Live!We’ve completed our first major update and want to start by thanking all of you! Thanks to your feedback, we were able to implement many improvements and significantly enhance the overall gameplay experience. Together, we’ve already taken Pump to Escape to the next level — and this is just the beginning!Here’s a full overview of the changes:🔧 Improvements & Bug FixesVarious bug fixes for different trapsVarious bug fixes inside the caveFixed track issues (in some areas it was not possible to turn)Adjusted the difficulty of certain traps, as some sections were too challenging⚡ Performance & Opti |
| Major Update - Bugfixes & Improvements | 2026-02-28 | 🚀 First Major Update for Pump to Escape is Live! We’ve completed our first major update and want to start by thanking all of you! Thanks to your feedback, we were able to implement many improvements and significantly enhance the overall gameplay experience. Together, we’ve already taken Pump to Escape to the next level — and this is just the beginning! Here’s a full overview of the changes: 🔧 Improvements & Bug Fixes Various bug fixes for different traps Various bug fixes inside the cave Fixed track issues (in some areas it was not possible to turn) Adjusted the difficulty of certain traps, as some sections were too challenging ⚡ Performanc |
| Day One Patch | 2026-02-27 | Improved trap timings Optimized various spots Additional minor improvements and adjustments |
| Pump to Escape - Out Now !!! | 2026-02-27 | PUMP TO ESCAPE - OUT NOWImagine sitting in a mine cart. It’s dark. Very dark. You hear something behind you. Probably nothing friendly. In front of you: 4,000 meters of handcrafted cave. Next to you: your friend claiming they’ve “got everything under control.”Spoiler: They don’t.“Pump to Escape” is a physics-based ride through pure chaos. You pump your cart, balance speed and control, dodge traps, react in split seconds — and just hope the next turn isn’t your last. Every cave brings new surprises, new cruel little twists, and that one moment where you realize: “Yeah… this is going to hurt.”And that’s exactly where the fun begins. Because you |
| Pump to Escape Release | 2026-02-01 | 🚨 Pump To Escape – We’re Getting Closer to Release! 🚨 The countdown is on — PumpToEscape launches on February 27, 2026! ⏳🔥 We’re currently putting the final touches on the game and can’t wait to hit the tracks together with you very soon. 💪🛒Over the past weeks, we’ve focused heavily on fine-tuning and reworking several traps to make the gameplay feel even more immersive and impactful. The stone trap in particular received a major upgrade: 🪨 Comparison: Old vs. New Stone Trap We’ve also finalized the outfit system 🎉 You can now customize your character with different outfits and headwear — so you’ll always look the part during your runs |
| Community Update | 2025-12-29 | Community Update – Pump to EscapeHey Escapees!We wanted to give you a quick update on what we’re currently working on at full speed:🪤 New Traps in Development We’re experimenting with new traps that will challenge you even more, catch you off guard, and really make you sweat.⚙️ Performance Optimization Behind the scenes, we’re doing a lot of fine-tuning. Performance is currently being optimized to ensure the smoothest possible gameplay experience.🔊 Soundscape in the Making The audio atmosphere is taking shape. Sounds, tension, and goosebumps — we’re crafting the right soundscape for Pump to Escape.🏆 More Steam Achievements We’ve added addi |
| Welcome to "Pump to Escape" | 2025-12-10 | 🚂 Pump To Escape – Dev Update & Feature OverviewHello everyone! 👋 We’re excited to share a brand-new development update for Pump To Escape – our cooperative minecart adventure where teamwork, timing, and strong pumping arms are the key to success.🔧 Current State of DevelopmentOver the past few weeks, we’ve been focusing heavily on refining the core feeling of the game — the physics-based co-op gameplay. Many systems are already solidly implemented:✔️ Playable FeaturesCo-op Physics Gameplay: You and your partner control the minecart together — timing and communication are everything!Multiple Biomes: Various environments with their own mood |