Back to the Dawn News

Greetings Inmates,



We are excited to announce that we are selected for SIMFEST, and will be participating in the Time Masters and PixElated Adventures Festival!

To celebrate this, Back to the Dawn will be available at a 12% discount from July 22nd until August 4th, AND we will be hosting a developer live stream on Steam as well!

In this live stream, you'll get to dive into the intense survival experience within the daunting walls of Boulderton Prison. Prepare for emotional flashbacks, captivating inmates to meet, and a thrilling prison escape adventure. With engaging mini-games and hidden clues throughout the prison, your journey to clear your name will be anything but easy. We hope you'll tune in and join us for this exciting event!

We would also like to thank everyone for their support and feedback on the latest version released on July 10th! If you missed the previous announcement yet, click the link below for more details on the latest escape path, plus a sneak peek on the Black Panther storyline!

https://steamcommunity.com/games/1735700/announcements/detail/4225021101227680297?snr=2___

That's all for today! If you've enjoyed all our latest updates, we'd really appreciate if you could help us to spread the word by sharing on social media or recommending the game to a friend who might enjoy it. Your support means the world to us!
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Thank you for your continued support, and be sure to follow our social media pages for more sneak peeks. We hope you'll enjoy the festivals!

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Greetings inmates!

Thank you for your support and feedback for previous patch! For today's update, we've conducted a new round of fixes and optimizations to improve your gaming experience.

[h2]Bug Fixes and Optimizations[/h2]

• Fixed an issue where entering the prisoner warehouse via a shortcut could prevent obtaining the mailroom permit.
  
• Fixed the incomplete display issue of the administration building map.
  
• Fixed the dim display issue of the clothes cart in the top right of the laundry room.
  
• Fixed the issue where the water valve might change from fully open to half-open when returning to the sewers from the central garden.
  
• Fixed the incorrect display of the remaining time for cold beer in the guard activity room fridge.
  
• Fixed the issue where searching the guard activity room fridge did not consume energy and time.
  
• Fixed the issue where after draining the sewer, if the cleaning room cabinet in the guard room blocked the drain, entering directly from the pipeline area might cause animation clipping: now it will jump to Guard Activity Room 2L.
  
• Fixed the issue where the actual deducted time did not match the deducted computer usage time when playing games on the computer in the administration building with the Golden Watch effect.
  
• Fixed the issue where the first trigger of the Sun Escape Route plot could be skipped.
  
• Fixed the issue where you could still request Selina's help for escape after Iris's visit.
  
• Fixed the issue where placing the wooden bridge in the sewer could still be executed with insufficient energy.
  
• Fixed the issue where Lester and the boy would feel sleepy even without giving them sleeping pills.
  
• Modified the trigger conditions for the "CD Operation" task: it cannot be triggered during non-working hours.
  
• If you have learned about the skills of the Master Chef and Selina during the plot performance, this action record will be retained in subsequent playthroughs even if the plot is skipped.
  

That concludes the contents of this update!

Once again, we greatly appreciate all your support, and we encourage you to share the game with your friends if you enjoyed it!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1735700/Back_to_the_Dawn/

As always, we value your feedback and suggestions on the latest updates, so please continue to share them with us on the discussion boards :)

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Greetings inmates!

Hope you have all been enjoying the new content! In today's update, we have made another round of fixes and optimizations.

Here are the detailed contents of this update:

[h2]Bug Fixes and Optimizations
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• Fixed an issue where the logo was incorrectly displayed in the background after switching the language to Traditional Chinese.
  
• Corrected some typos.
  
• Fixed an issue where having too many Buffs on the character's main interface caused the frame to overflow.
  
• Fixed the issue where some scene items were displayed prematurely.
  
• Fixed an issue where returning to the hall to make a phone call in the last minute of finding the package in the prisoner warehouse triggered a forced transition.
  
• Fixed an issue where after leaving the shower and triggering the boxing match (betting), the option to go to the boxing room could be moved.
  
• Fixed an issue where selecting to dump coffee in the coffee delivery phase and then closing the page could trigger a forced transition.
  
• Fixed an issue where after updating the wall excavation points in the sewage room, some players were unable to return from the sewage room.
  
• Fixed an issue where after finding the sun pendant, a full backpack prevented the item from being automatically added.
  
• Fixed an issue where the wrong judgment condition for the warden being taken away for investigation led to inconsistencies between the related dialogues and performances of the administrative building escape route and the actual content.
  
• Fixed an issue where the right area of the item encyclopedia could not be scrolled for viewing.
  
• Fixed an issue where a crash prompt might appear when exiting the game.
  
• Fixed an issue where calling Reed the night after obtaining the bar card would transition to the restaurant the next evening.
  

That's all for today! Once again, we really appreciate all your support so do share the game with your friends if you can!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1735700/Back_to_the_Dawn/

And as always, we love to hear your thoughts and suggestions on the latest updates so please share them with us on the discussion boards. Happy gaming everyone!

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Dear Inmates,

Thank you for your patience! We're excited to announce that we’ve got some brand new story content for Thomas that is coming out TODAY!

[h2]New Escape Route + Scenes![/h2]


Discover the brand new "Sun" escape route—a fresh path filled with challenges that will test your wits and determination. Additionally, we've enhanced the storyline in the Guard Activity Room. This area now presents more layers and strategic opportunities as you discover new interactions within a two-story structure bustling with activity. Get ready for an enhanced and more intense adventure in your prison break journey!

Additional, we've introduced two exciting new achievements, "Lover" and "Sun" to go along with these new content update, each designed to challenge your skills and enhance your gameplay experience.

Here are more details of the new content update:

[h2]Version Update Details[/h2]

[h3]Daily Scenes[/h3]

• Guard Activity Room: A two-story building with two new guards and two new jobs. You can water flowers and spy on the guards' secrets.
  
• North Corner of the Sewer: Unlock a new shortcut and take on “stunt” challenges.
  
• Sewage Room: Give Thomas a spoon, and he can stir up the entire...
  

[h3]Prison Break Route – “Sun”[/h3]

• Freelance Evidence: Uncover the mystery of the warden's secretary's disappearance.
  
• More story performances and stages: Choose Thomas's helper; it’s now a show for three.
  

[h3]Content Optimization[/h3]

• Added localization: Traditional Chinese.
  
• Updated the sewer scene unlock route, with no impact on players who have already unlocked it.
  
• Added a barbershop task, two prison break tasks, three side quests, and optimized some task logic.
  
• New achievement “Lover”: I fell in love with you at first sight, until the day you left...
  
• New achievement “Sun”: Dive into the darkness, disappear under the sunlight.
  
• New coffee-making mini-game: Special supply for the guards. Test your memory, and don’t add anything “weird.”
  
• New equipment: “Baton,” “Whistle,” “Protective Gloves,” “Gas Mask,” “Rubber Boots,” “Heightening Insoles,” “Sun Pendant.”
  
• New interaction: You can call Miss Barbara for help.
  
• Optimized the stacking and placement logic of backpack items, making crafting or purchasing items smoother.
  
• Improved the experience of selecting list options in controller mode: now you can cycle through the list and quickly exit some option lists with the B button.
  

[h3]Skill Adjustments[/h3]

• New skill “Daydreamer”: Choosing “sleep a little longer” when waking up restores 5 health and 5 mentality.
  
• New skill “Mermaid and Siren”: Gain double favorability when interacting with Aquatic Animals.
  

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed the issue of characters running in place during certain interactions in controller mode.
  
• Fixed errors in some prisoners' positions and actions.
  
• Fixed the issue of not being able to collect TV shopping packages at 5:30 PM.
  
• Fixed the occasional interaction prompt during combat in controller mode.
  
• Fixed the UI background frame shaking when picking up items.
  
• Fixed the issue of call charges and call counts being deducted even when the call failed.
  
• Fixed the potential freeze when skipping the morning roll call as a member of the Bigfoot gang on Riot Day.
  

[h2]Future Plans[/h2]

But that's not all—we're also eager to give you a glimpse into what’s brewing for the future! We are on track to complete the Thomas storyline this fall, culminating in his final attempt to break free. This conclusion is sure to bring satisfying twists and intense challenges!

In addition, we’re also happy to announce that Bob the Black Panther's storyline is in full production! Here's a sneak peek at what Bob is up to in his latest adventures 👇


Stay tuned for more daring plots and intricate conspiracies as Bob takes on the challenges that lie ahead!

Thank you again for your support! We hope you enjoy the new content update for Thomas, and if you have any suggestions for improvements, please take some time to leave your comments or reviews on Steam!

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If you haven’t already, do follow us on our social media channels to stay up to date on all our latest content lined up for the future!

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Hey Inmates!

The Steam Summer Sale is finally here!



From 27 June - 11 July, Back to the Dawn will be 15% off, our biggest discount to date!! If you’ve been looking for a game to spice up the summer, now is a great time to grab a copy for yourself or your friend!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1735700/Back_to_the_Dawn/

[h3]If you are not familiar with Back to the Dawn, here’s a quick summary.[/h3]

Back To The Dawn is an engrossing prison break RPG that combines vibrant pixel art with the suspense and thrills of prison life. Within the ominous walls of a maximum-security prison, play as a wrongfully imprisoned journalist entangled in a shadowy conspiracy, surrounded by a diverse ensemble of animal inmates.



Engage in the perilous politics of prison gangs, cultivate unpredictable alliances, and hone essential skills for a daring escape. Clear your name and expose the truth behind the corruption of the city!

[h3]If you enjoy a dynamic pixel art world where cunning strategy and tactical acumen are the key to your success, Back to the Dawn may just be the game for you![/h3]

Thank you for your support and enthusiasm, without which this game would not be what it is today. We hope you’ll continue to cheer us on through this journey, and we can’t wait to share more updates with you soon!

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