Game update5 Mar 2026【V2.0.0.31】New Chinese Voice-over and Bug FixesHello inmates, As usual, thank you everyone for your support and feedback! Here are the details of this update: Optimization: · Added Chinese voice-over. You may enable and disable it in \ . Bug Fix: · Fixed an issue where skipping TV programs on the 2nd floor of the lobby could cause save file corruption. · Fixed an issue where character positioning was incorrect after selecting "Restart" afte…
Hello inmates, As usual, thank you everyone for your support and feedback! Here are the details of this update: Bug Fix: · Adjusted the speed of auto-advance of English text · Fixed the bug in the dialogue log and the controller selection If you come across any issues, please let us know by filling out our bug report form . Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve the game and ensure your…
Hello inmates, Thank you everyone for your feedback and support! Back to the Dawn is participating Spiral Up Publisher Sale , and you can enjoy a 10% discount on the game! The discount will last till 7th November so be sure to catch it while you can. Don't say we didn't warn you! Below are the details of this update: Optimizations & Adjustments: · Added auto-play for conversations, with adjusta…
Hello fellow inmates! Back to the Dawn is proud to announce its participation in Tokyo Game Show 2025 from 25-29 Sept , and we invite everyone to join us in on the fun! Simultaneously, the Steam Autumn Sale is currently ongoing, and you can purchase our game at a 10% discount ! This discount will continue until 7th October and we hope everyone will share about this wonderful opportunity to dive…
Hello fellow inmates! Thank you everyone for your continuous support and feedback as usual! Many of you have requested it, and we've heard you — Back to the Dawn will be getting more console ports. The game will be coming to Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation in 2026, and simultaneously, we will be releasing an official Korean localization. More information coming soon so keep your eyes peele…
Hello inmates, Thank you for your continued support and feedback! Here are the patch notes for this update: Optimizations & Adjustments: · Added a fast travel feature, limited to the Main Building, located next to the quick return to cell button in the lower left corner. · Optimized the Item Encyclopedia feature so that when viewing prisoners who possess a specific item, their locations are dis…
Dear Inmates, Back to the Dawn is still on sale at 15% off , but the discount ends tomorrow. If you haven’t "entered prison" yet, now’s the time—don’t miss out! Our game first entered Early Access in the winter of 2023, and it’s thanks to your support along the way that we’ve made it this far. Some players once told us, “Thomas's storyline was already rich enough at the start of EA, why not mov…
Dear inmates, Thank you for your continued support and feedback! Here are the patch notes for this update: Optimizations & Adjustments: · Improved the loading speed when using Memory Recall , with a faster loading animation and removal of scene information display. · Optimized performance in sewer-related scenes. · Adjusted the Befriended condition. You must now befriend a prisoner before you c…
Dear inmates, We've recently discovered that some players are unable to launch the game due to missing system libraries. To resolve this, we've updated the Steam auto-installation script. This script is a built-in Steam file. After fully closing and reopening Steam, you may see a message like the one shown in the image when launching Back to the Dawn . Steam will then automatically download the…
Hello Inmates! Thank you everyone for your support and feedback! Here are the details of this update: Optimization and adjustments： · Soda can now be consumed in batches; · A new prompt for the steps to claim the Supporter Pack DLC has been added to the main menu; · The option to apply for a psychiatric evaluation from Dr. Beth has been adjusted, and it has been moved to the same floor as the i…
Hello inmates! Thank you all for your support and feedback! Here are the details of this update: Fixes: · Fixed an issue where players could get stuck or clip through the environment when interacting with the doors of the Chapel Lounge and the Staff Block Cleaning Room . If you come across any issues, please let us know by filling out our bug report form . Your feedback is crucial in helping us…
Hello Inmates! Thank you once again for all your support and feedback! Here are the details of this update: Improvements and adjustments： · Removed the reputation level requirement for choosing the "Persuade him to let go" option when Crunchy blackmails Thomas at the cafeteria door on the first and seventh afternoons, and appropriately lowered the challenge point requirement; · Bob can now go t…
Hello, fellow inmates! We've been collecting feedback from you all, and we may be a little slow in responding because we're busy with bug fixes, game improvements and general gamedev-ing, so please bear with us. In the new version, we've upgrading the Black Panther Arc experience and updated the following: (spoiler warning on the mission flow!) Optimizations and Tweaks · Optimized the logic of…
Hello inmates! Thank you everyone for your support and feedback! Here are the details of this update: Improvements and adjustments: · Adjusted the combat skill "Disarm Stance", which will give an additional 8% dodge chance during its effect; · Adjusted the combat skill "Riot Control", which will hit the target when used and will deduct an additional 10 points of the opponent's energy; · Adjuste…
Hello inmates! Thank you for your support and feedback! Here are the details of this update: · Fixed the bug where after retrieving "Wesley's Recording Watch", there is a chance that the subsequent actions cannot be triggered, causing the progress of the main quest to be stuck. (For players who have already encountered this issue, subsequent actions for the main quest will be triggered after le…
Hello, inmates! Since the official release of Back to the Dawn , we’ve received a lot of valuable feedback, and our team has been working non-stop to address the issues. Thank you all for your continued support! Here are the details of the latest update: · Fixed an issue where players would get stuck and unable to interact after entering the Hidden Room Movie CD-ROM scene while using a controll…
Inmates, drumroll please! Back to the Dawn has exited Early Access and is now officially a full release game, featuring two playable main characters — including the much anticipated Bob the Panther! On this wonderful occasion, it would be remiss of us if we didn't show our appreciation towards our early access players. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for playing Back to the Daw…
Hello inmates! Back to the Dawn Version 1.0 will officially launch on July 18 at 11:00 AM (GMT+8) . With just 4 days to go , the excitement is building fast! Lately, there’s been more chatter than usual in the yard and laundry room. You can feel the energy shifting—everyone’s getting ready to jump into Bob the Panther’s storyline and make their mark! To thank all players for their support, anyo…
Back to the Dawn 1.0 FAQ 1. Q: What is the content and scale of the Black Panther Arc? How long does it take to complete the main storyline? A: Bob’s story includes a full 5-act main storyline. In terms of script size and narrative complexity, it surpasses Thomas’s route. It will also take significantly longer to complete. To stay true to Bob’s personality and role, even the dialogues reused fr…
Boulderton Times • Prison News Bulletin Listen up, inmates! Word’s just come through the bars — Back to the Dawn Version 1.0 is officially scheduled for release on July 18 . And with it? A new yet untold story lurks in the shadows, ready to pounce. While Thomas quietly works on his escape from the inside, there is yet another person we should keep an eye on. And now, Bob the Panther is about to…
Greetings Inmates! We’re thrilled to announce that after months of polish and refinement, Back to the Dawn will be leaving Early Access and officially launching its 1.0 Version this July ! And yes, the highly anticipated Black Panther Arc is finally coming! In the 1.0 release, players will be able to experience the brand-new Black Panther storyline featuring multiple new quests and never-before…
Greetings Inmates! It is once again time for our monthly devlog! By the way, we are currently participating in Eastern Game Fest 2025 and our game is currently having a 15% discount! So if you've been waiting for the perfect opportunity to recommend Back to the Dawn to your friends and family or purchase the game yourself, now is the time! As we are nearly done with polishing and refining this…
Hello Inmates! Thank you everyone for your support during the Steam Spring Sale! As we enter the stage of polishing and refinement of Bob's storyline, some of the art we are currently working on might have spoilers so we won't be sharing as much animation. But what we can share is the key characters of Bob's route! And don't worry — this is mostly basic background information and there will be…
Hello inmates! Back to the Dawn is currently participating in The Storyteller's Festival, which lasts from Feb 18th to Feb 25th! So be sure to share about our game with your friends and family! Lately, we've been receiving more and more comments from you requesting for game updates sooner. We completely understand everyone's eagerness as we are quite anxious to share the Bob storyline ourselves…
Hello inmates! It is yet another exciting year for Back to the Dawn and we are working hard on completing Bob the Panther's storyline! We would like to take the beginning of this year to thank you for your wonderful and patient support. As a show of appreciation, here is some sneak peeks of our work-in-progress! Our more observant fans may have noticed from our devlogs that the art we are shari…
Hello Inmates! As 2024 comes to an end, the winter sale is upon us once again! And Back to the Dawn is here to join the festivities! Now is the perfect time to uncover shady secrets and break out of prison when you purchase Back to the Dawn at 15% off! In these busy days, it is all the more important to relax and recharge to maintain the drive to create. There were many creative works we were i…
Dear inmates, The highly anticipated Steam Autumn Sale has officially begun, and Back to the Dawn is part of it! For a limited time, you can grab the game at 15% off —making it the perfect opportunity to introduce it to your friends and family. We've also got some exciting development updates for you, but first, a surprise announcement for all furry fans~! A New Furry Bundle! Calling all furry…
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