Back to the Dawn News

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~!

[h2]A New Furry Bundle![/h2]

Calling all furry fans! We’re excited to announce that Back to the Dawn is now part of a special Steam bundle alongside Mercury Abbey. Get ready to unravel an incredible story, experience cool pixel art and go on an adventure that you would only find in mystery novels.

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/47874/Furries_Unite__Mercury_Abbey_x_Back_to_the_Dawn/

[h2]Development Updates[/h2]
This month, we’ve made progress on some new characters and scenes. Here’s a sneak peek of our November development updates:


Therapy Dog on Duty (Who let this shrink in?)


Secrets on the Line (Cracking the code)


Indoor Shades (Trendsetter vibes?)


Big Scene Teaser (Who's questioning, who's listening?)

That’s all for the November update! A huge thank you to all our players for your support and enthusiasm. For more exciting content and updates, remember to follow us on Twitter, join our Discord community, and check out our latest posts on TikTok. We can’t wait to see you there!

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

Hey Inmates!

We’ve got some exciting news for you. We’ve teamed up with the amazing team behind Prison Architect to present an exclusive deal: the Ultimate Prison Life Bundle! Starting today, you can grab this bundle with a 10% discount on your purchase.

Carefully curated in this Steam bundle for their strategic depth and immersive narratives, these games will plunge you into the world of prison life. Whether you’re meticulously managing a high-security penitentiary or plotting an ingenious escape, you’ll be captivated by the challenges and opportunities each game offers!

[h2]Prison Architect[/h2]

Step into the role of a Warden in "Prison Architect," where every decision you make shapes the lives within your prison walls. Design, build, and manage your prison with precision, balancing security with the needs of your inmates. This simulation game will test your strategic abilities as you create a facility that’s both secure and efficient.

“Prison Architect is a triumphant simulator that almost perfectly captures the world of prison building and administration.”

GamingTrend

[h2]Back To The Dawn[/h2]

Play as a wrongfully imprisoned fox journalist entangled in a shadowy conspiracy. Experience the suspense and thrills of prison life and exploit any weakness. Manipulate and scheme. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and engineer a daring escape to clear your name.

“This is one of the best prison games I have ever played.”

Call Me Kevin

So, are you ready to dive into these strategic challenges and experience the ultimate prison life? Buy the bundle, buy the games, and immerse yourself in these two incredible indie titles today!

https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/45767/Ultimate_Prison_Life/

[h2]One Year Anniversary Celebration![/h2]
We can’t believe it’s almost been a year since Back to the Dawn launched! Over the past year, we’ve been working hard to improve the game by refining balance, adding new story content, and responding to player feedback.

As we approach this milestone, rest assured that we’re committed to delivering the full Black Panther storyline and continuing to fine-tune the game to create the best experience possible. We look forward to bringing even more exciting updates your way! We might also be hosting some giveaways on our socials soon—so keep your eyes peeled!

Thank you all again for your incredible support over this past year, and we can't wait to share what’s next with you.

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Dear Inmates,

We hope you've been enjoying the new escape route for Thomas the Fox that we introduced in our last update! We’re excited to share some fresh updates with you this month, including a sneak peek into the latest developments from our team!

[h2]Meet the New and Improved Bob![/h2]

Bob is back and better than ever! But that’s not all—alongside brand-new scenes in the Black Panther storyline, we’ve got a lineup of fresh, unique NPCs. Each character brings their own flavor to the game, and we can’t wait for you to meet them.

[h2]Sneak Peek: New Characters[/h2]

Working hard!

No monkeying around!

A quick puff to unwind

That's all for today! Thank you once again for your support, and we hope you'll look forward to more sneak peeks of Bob. Rest assured, we’re continuing to go through your bug reports to fine-tune the experience for everyone. If you have any suggestions for improvements, please take some time to leave your comments or reviews on Steam!

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

If you haven’t already, make sure to follow us on our social media channels to stay in the loop with all the exciting content we’ve got coming your way!

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Greetings inmates!

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

[h2]Game Optimizations[/h2]

• When purchasing items gifted to other prisoners, they will retain their original attributes and durability will not refresh.
  
• You can now use the pen placed in the cabinet directly from the desk in your cell.
  
• The contraband value of important items in your backpack will now be read correctly.
  
• The contraband value of the items “Parole Certificate” and “Prison Letterhead Paper” has been reduced.
  
• Added sound effects for the diving mini-game, Easter eggs, and transitions.
  
• Corrected some traditional Chinese typos.
  
• Reduced the brightness in the bakery and bookstore on the commercial street, removed the fog animation, added wind-blown tree effects, and toned down the grass movement.
  
• Improved the character's standing posture during NPC interactions.
  
• Performance optimization: animations for the white marker will now be hidden when not visible.
  

[h2]Bug Fixes[/h2]

• Fixed the issue while performing the action “Assemble a wooden bridge with a hammer in the sewer.” did not consume stamina.
  
• Fixed the issue where the crocodile not being present on the playground on Day 8 in the afternoon would cause the ransom event to freeze.
  
• Fixed the issue where the character animation in the laundry room for the Panther was incorrect during a certain branch on Day 20.
  
• Fixed the issue where the game would freeze when picking up a reflective object in the kitchen club if the backpack was full.
  
• Fixed the issue where plants on the rooftop construction site were not interactive.
  
• Fixed the issue where the character could pass through the upper-left iron door when the screen went black upon entering the first-floor lobby.
  
• Fixed the issue where when another NPC's diarrhea buff disappeared, the log incorrectly displayed that the player's diarrhea buff had disappeared.
  
• Fixed the issue where the “Talk about building a pool” option still appeared after completing the in-depth interaction with the walrus, even in subsequent playthroughs with aquatic animals.
  
• Fixed the issue where the Great White Shark poster effect continued to accumulate after escaping from prison.
  
• Fixed the issue where using white paper from the cabinet while writing a letter would not consume the paper.
  
• Fixed the issue where listening and moving in the fighting arena on the night of Day 12 could potentially freeze the game.
  
• Fixed the issue where moving behind the door after opening the metal mesh door in the north corner of the sewer would cause the game to freeze.
  
• Fixed the issue where the prisoner status icons could be dragged in the prisoner overview screen.
  
• Fixed the issue where using keyboard arrow keys to control movement would also scroll the log page.
  
• Fixed the issue where the audio from the TV in the Level 1 guard room at night would continue to play.
  

That’s all for today’s update! Once again, we greatly appreciate all your support as we continue to work on the Black Panther storyline, and we encourage you to share the game with your friends if you enjoyed playing Back to the Dawn!

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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Hello inmates!

Today, we’re excited to bring you the FINAL prison escape route for Thomas the Fox — “The Devil”! At the same time, we’re happy to announce that Thomas' story is now feature complete!

Since we launched in Early Access last year, we’ve updated Thomas’s storyline with multiple new scenes, escape routes, and a wealth of plotlines. For both new and returning players, there’s plenty to explore: 20+ hours for a first playthrough, and more than 80 hours for those aiming to unlock every achievement! With over 500,000 words of immersive narrative, 8 escape routes, 10+ distinct endings, 48 prisoners to meet, dozens of NPCs, and more than 100 quests to complete, there’s a huge amount of depth to dive into. We deeply appreciate everyone who’s been with us along the way — your support has been a constant source of encouragement for us!



As for our next plan, we are now fully focused on Bob the Black Panther, with his campaign set for release in the first half of next year, along with the full version of Back to the Dawn! While we work on the Panther storyline, we’ll keep addressing your feedback and fixing bugs. Please continue to follow us as we'll be sharing our development progress on this :)

You can check the progress of the Panther route in our previous announcement:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1735700/view/4238536974125178649

Now without further ado, here are more details of the new content update:

[h2]Version Update Details:
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[h3]New Escape Route — “The Devil”[/h3]

• There’s a basement in the barbershop, and a basement under the basement, and a basement under the basement’s basement...
  
• Meet new friends: the perfect partners “The Devil” and “The Ghost”
  

[h3]Content Optimization
[/h3]

• Added a new intermission scene
  
• Added a new Easter egg scene: The greedy fox gets nothing but Easter eggs
  
• Added new everyday items: “Crowbar,” “Dog Tag of the Dead,” “Beauty Scrub,” “Great White Shark Poster”
  

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed some translation errors in Traditional Chinese
  
• Fixed an issue where Tree Frog Gray’s hierarchy was incorrect in a branch on the 21st day in the afternoon at the complex
  
• Fixed an issue where the cost was displayed but not deducted for the bench press in the playground
  
• Fixed an issue where the “All In” skill was not working properly during certain dice challenges
  

Once again, thank you all for your support and love! If you enjoy the game or have suggestions for improvements, please take a moment to leave a review on Steam. We would love to hear your feedback.

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

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! That's all for today, and we hope you enjoy Thomas's final update :)

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