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Revealing Our Early Access Launch Price!

Greetings Inmates!

In just 1 week, Back to the Dawn will be launching on Steam Early Access, and we are looking forward to seeing how you'll each navigate your unique path to freedom!

[h2]Early Access Launch Pricing
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Back to the Dawn will be priced at $19.99 USD. However, to celebrate the Early Access launch, you’ll be able to enjoy an exclusive 12% discount during the first week and grab the game for just $17.50 USD!

Also, you may recall the global release chart from our previous article. We're including it once more below for easy reference, ensuring no one misses their shot at freedom!


As the release date draws near, we are excited about sharing this riveting prison adventure with you. If you haven't already, now's the perfect time to add Back to the Dawn to your Steam wishlist and be the first to know when the game is released!

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If you’re excited to mastermind your prison escape plan, we'd be truly grateful if you could spread the word. Whether it's sharing the game with friends or giving us a shout-out on social media, your support is what keeps us going!

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Get ready to enter a world filled with intrigue, and take on the challenge of breaking out of prison!

We Have An Early Access Release Date!

Greetings, Inmates!

We're excited to share that Back to the Dawn is officially set to launch in Steam Early Access on 3rd November!


Step into the shoes of a fearless reporter, wrongly incarcerated and caught up in a deep-seated conspiracy. Navigate the confines of a maximum-security prison and engage with a diverse ensemble of animal inmates, each shrouded in their own tales and hidden motives. Rendered in captivating pixel art, your reality becomes a labyrinth of critical choices and cunning strategy, where forging alliances and mastering the prison hierarchy is as crucial as uncovering the truth. Every maneuver and decision is a step toward freedom or a plunge into deeper peril, shaping your journey where survival is just the beginning.

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To help you gear up and plan the start of your prison adventure, we have prepared a handy chart below showing the Global Release Times:


Once again, a massive thank you to everyone who has been with us on this journey with Back to the Dawn. Your commitment, invaluable feedback, and unwavering enthusiasm has been nothing short of inspirational, helping shape a treacherous world that pulses with intrigue, survival, and the unyielding quest for truth behind bars. We are grateful for your support and eagerly look forward to sharing this thrilling prison adventure with you!

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

Lastly, if Back to the Dawn has grabbed your interest, please consider adding it to your Steam wishlist to be the first to know when the gates to Boulderton Prison open. Be sure to follow our social media accounts to stay up-to-date on all the latest news and announcements. Get ready to dive into a captivating world of intrigue and craft the ultimate prison escape!

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Life Inside Boulderton Prison: Activities and Opportunities!

Greetings, Inmates!

In this article, we would like to introduce you to some of the diverse locations and areas within Boulderton Prison. Far more than just cells and barred windows, this prison lies a place full of opportunities and activities. Whether it's exploring these locations or uncovering hidden areas that lie in its shadows, every step you take is a pivotal move towards carving your own path to freedom!

[h2]Laundry Room: Earn Your Keep, One Load at a Time
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In Boulderton Prison, a range of job opportunities await inmates, and one of them is the laundry room. It’s not just to wash away stains, but to make your first buck in prison. Inmates have a choice here: get hands-on with ironing, or dabble in some simple chemistry by doing some detergent mixing. Whichever job you pick, both are solid stepping stones to pocket some early cash—that is, if you can do a good job, of course!

[h2]Cafeteria: Form Friendships, Make Alliances
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After a morning of work, inmates head to the cafeteria for lunch, a crucial part of the day in Boulderton Prison. Here, it's not just about refueling your energy—it’s about being strategic. Choose your table mate wisely; today’s lunch partner could be tomorrow's key ally or your newest challenge. And for those with spare cash, securing a special meal from the Cook brothers might be more than a culinary delight—it could be a strategic move to gain a friend in a lonely place.

[h2]Recreation Yard: Where Sweat Meets Strategy
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As lunchtime ends, the gates to the recreation yard swing open, offering inmates a chance to burn off that mealtime energy. Whether you're dunking in basketball, hitting a home run in baseball, or flexing those muscles with weightlifting, this spot's for those inmates who believe a fit body sharpens the mind. And for the less athletic? The bleachers always welcome a good chat.

[h2]General Building: Brains Over Brawn
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For inmates looking to have a quiet afternoon in a cozy environment, this indoor setting of the yard provides just that! For inmates seeking a mental or creative escape from the bustle of the recreation yard, the General Building awaits—accessible with an entry fee. Broaden your knowledge with a gripping tale from the library, let your inner artist break free with some arts and crafts, or engage in a bit of friendly (or intense?) competition at the pool or foosball table.

Throughout your time in Boulderton Prison, these areas are chapters in your unfolding story. But that's just the beginning; the prison holds more secrets than these walls suggest. There are more locations, secret areas, and unexpected opportunities lying in wait for your discovery, each a stepping stone on your path to freedom!

We're thrilled to share these intriguing locations of Boulderton Prison, and we look forward to hearing all about your daring adventures and strategies to plot your escape!

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Last, but not the least, be sure to follow our social media accounts to stay up-to-date on all the latest news and announcements. And if you haven't already, add Back to the Dawn to your Steam wishlist to be the first to know when the game is released!

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Our TGS 2023 Experience!

Greetings Inmates!

A huge thank you to everyone who visited our booth at Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2023! It was a blast, and it was truly rewarding to connect with so many of you face-to-face. Your support and excitement towards our demo have been incredibly motivating for us!

[h2]Here are a few snapshots from our Booth!
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With the conclusion of TGS, the gates to our demo are now closed. To all the players, we want to extend a heartfelt thanks for diving into our game, embracing the exhilaration of plotting your escape, delving into our diverse mini-games, and taking on unique prison jobs! We genuinely appreciate your thoughtful feedback and suggestions as it helps us to refine the game and deliver a more engaging experience for all of you.

We’ve still got some exciting updates planned to share with you in the coming weeks, so make sure to follow our social media accounts to stay up-to-date on all the latest news and announcements!

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If you haven’t already, don’t forget to add Back to the Dawn to your Steam wishlist to be the first to know once the game is released!

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We Are At Tokyo Game Show!

Hello Inmates!


We're pleased to announce that Back to the Dawn will be showcased at Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2023! We’ll be here from 21 Sep - 24 Sep. Make sure to swing by our booth at Hall 9- E64 to plot your great escape from Boulderton Prison!

Here are some snippets of our booth:

As we gear up for TGS, we have something important to share! The gates to Boulderton Prison will be closing soon, and we will be removing our demo from Steam soon after the event. So if you haven’t already, make sure to download the demo while you still can. But fret not, we’ve got some thrilling updates lined up to share with you in the coming weeks, so be sure to follow our social media accounts to stay up-to-date on all the latest news and announcements!

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

In the meantime, don’t forget to add Back to the Dawn to your Steam wishlist to be the first to know when the game is released!

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