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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
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• 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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Dear Inmates,

Thank you for your continued support and feedback for the previous updates! We’re thrilled to announce that brand new story content for Thomas the Fox is coming your way on September 12th!

[h2]NEW Escape Route + Story Content![/h2]

Prepare to dive into Thomas's final escape route, "The Devil," where you'll face the ultimate test of your cunning and strategy. With over 20,000 words of new storyline content, you’re in for an unforgettable experience that will conclude his story!

[h2]Limited-Time Discount!
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To celebrate this major update, we're offering a 15% discount on the game from September 12th to September 22nd. Don’t miss this chance to grab your escape plans at a reduced price!

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

[h2]More Sneak Peeks of Bob![/h2]

And of course, we didn't forget about Bob! While we've been hard at work fleshing out his own unique storyline, here's a little teaser on what he's up to :)

Bob vs Thomas?!

Bob Chilling at Home

A Dark and Rainy Night...

That's all for today! Thank you once again for your support, and we hope you'll look forward to the new content update for Thomas. If you have any suggestions for improvements, please take some time to leave your comments or reviews on Steam!

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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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.

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• Fixed the issue where loading the save list would get freezed and the game would not start in some cases.
  

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

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,



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