Game Information


Publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Developer Metal Head Games
Platform Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5
Release Date Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - March 5, 2026
PC - July 18, 2025
PlayStation 5 - TBA
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About Back to the Dawn



Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.

  • PICK YOUR PATH, BREAK FREE: Navigate a prison ruled by three powerful gangs, interact with 47 uniquely crafted inmates, and uncover layers of intrigue through dozens of memorable NPCs. With over 100 handcrafted quests, multiple escape routes – each with its own risks and rewards – several possible endings, and more than 500,000 words of gripping narrative, Back to the Dawn delivers a deeply replayable RPG unlike anything you've experienced.
  • UNCOVER THE TRUTH: Thomas the Fox is a journalist caught up in a dark conspiracy and who got thrown into a maximum-security prison for not playing ball. Bob the Panther is an undercover agent who has never failed on any of his missions, but he is growing exhausted of this line of work and wants out. Experience a hardboiled tale of betrayal, vengeance, and truth!
  • WHAT KIND OF PRISONER WILL YOU BE?: This is an enormous prison with lots to do and many places to explore, but make sure you follow the rules, or at least try not to get caught! You’ll encounter all kinds of challenges as you explore your new environment. But will you be a model prisoner and just try to keep your head down, or will you leave a trail of chaos and destruction in your wake? It’s all up to you.
  • OPEN CHARACTER GROWTH SYSTEM: Are you a tough guy who lets his fists do the talking, a thief who hides in the shadows, or perhaps a smooth talker who manipulates the scene? Develop your skills, craft tools to suit your style, and climb your way from “new fish” to “top dog.”
  • PLAN YOUR PRISON ESCAPE: In a place built to break you, your sharpest weapon is your creativity and cunning. Every inch of Boulderton Prison might hold the key to your escape, from your prison cell to the infirmary, to the sewers and even the rooftops. Can you break free?

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