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Poppy Playtime

The 'Poppy Playtime' series is expanding with a co-op survival horror spin-off announced for PC (Steam), and a high-end Huggy Wuggy statue from Inforenz is set for a late September 2027 release.

Synthesized from 4 Yomimono stories · updated 2h ago

'Poppy Playtime' is moving beyond its established puzzle-horror roots and the PvP spin-off, with 'Escape from Playtime' announced during the Future Games Show at gamescom 2026. The new title shifts into survival horror with up to four-player online co-op, though it also supports single-player. Players control the Smiling Critters, a group introduced in Chapter 3 of the main series, as they navigate auto-generated facilities that change each playthrough. The early access version is planned for PC via Steam and will include eight characters, one area, multiple enemies, and proximity voice chat, with Japanese language support in the works.

On the merchandise side, Inforenz is entering the Poppy Playtime collectible market with a 1/10 scale polystone statue of Huggy Wuggy. The statue captures the character's fur and bared-teeth expression and includes a display base tied to the game's world. Priced at 70,000 yen, it is slated for late September 2027. Inforenz will also sell Poppy Playtime goods at its INFOLENS GEEK SHOP booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, expanding its lineup alongside new franchises it now handles, including Pragmata, Ender Lilies, and Ender Magnolia.

Key facts

Spin-off announcement
'Escape from Playtime' was announced during the Future Games Show at gamescom 2026 on August 27, 2026.
Game format
The game is a survival horror title with up to 4-player online co-op and single-player support.
Playable characters
Players control the Smiling Critters, introduced in 'Poppy Playtime' Chapter 3.
Platform and launch details
The game is planned for PC (Steam), with Japanese language support; early access will include 8 characters, one area, and multiple enemies.
Statue price and release
Inforenz will release a 1/10 scale polystone Huggy Wuggy statue priced at 70,000 yen, scheduled for late September 2027.
Merchandise booth
Inforenz will sell Poppy Playtime goods at its INFOLENS GEEK SHOP booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, located at 11-W01 in Hall 11.

Timeline

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Facts

Release
game · late September 2027 · 2026-08-18

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Aug 29

Poppy Playtime Huggy Wuggy Gets 70,000 Yen 1/10 Scale Statue

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Aug 27

Escape From Playtime Announced: Poppy Playtime Co-Op Survival Horror

Mob Entertainment announced 'Escape from Playtime' during the Future Games Show at gamescom 2026 broadcast on August 27, 2026. The game is a survival horror title with up to 4-player co-op, set in the world of 'Poppy Playtime.' It supports single-player and online co-op. Players control the Smiling Critters, first introduced in 'Poppy Playtime' Chapter 3, as they crouch, jump, and climb to escape from failed experiments created by Playtime Co. They explore locations such as classrooms, warehouses, and laboratories, following a mysterious voice to collect parts and resources and bring them back to a safe place. The facility changes with each playthrough via auto-generated layouts, and the game supports proximity voice chat. The initial early access release will include 8 characters, one area, and multiple enemies, with plans to add new areas and features based on feedback. The supported platform is PC (Steam), with Japanese language support planned. A trailer and Steam store page were released alongside the announcement.

Aug 18

Poppy Playtime Huggy Wuggy Statue Priced at 70,000 Yen

Inforenz will release a 1/10 scale statue of Huggy Wuggy from the horror game Poppy Playtime. The polystone figure reproduces his fur and eerie expression with bared teeth, and includes a display base inspired by the game. It is priced at 70,000 yen and scheduled for late September 2027.