Back to the Dawn release date and limited edition revealed, new trailer
Clouded Leopard Entertainment has just announced the release date for Back to the Dawn, as well as a limited edition bundle. The title is set to launch for both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on March 5, 2026.
The standard physical Nintendo Switch version will come on a cartridge, with the Switch 2 edition releasing on a game key card. The limited edition will include a physical copy of its respective platform, an exclusive acrylic diorama stand, two pins, a digital art book and soundtrack on, “Supporter Pack” DLC, and an exclusive “Original Item” DLC, all in a box with a special illustration. If you get a first print copy of either edition, you will also receive a microfiber cloth with an illustration, and a prison skin exclusive to the Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 versions of the game.
You can see more details about this game in the following overview:
In this prison-escape-themed RPG, crime, conspiracy, and hidden traps intertwine, while the relationships between characters grow increasingly complex. Step into the role of an animal inmate, survive the harsh realities of prison life, explore, grow, and plan your escape. Stay sharp – fight to prove your innocence, uncover the schemes lurking behind rival factions, and battle not just for your own freedom, but for the future of the city itself.
Meet a cast of unforgettable characters and experience an epic story in Back to the Dawn.
Key Features
- A Hardboiled Story Straight Out of the Movies: In a city of animals torn apart by corruption, play as a wrongfully convicted journalist or an undercover investigator forced into a brutal prison system. With allies working from the outside, gather evidence, follow every lead without leaving a trace, and fight to save yourself—and the city.
- A Fully-Fledged RPG Packed with Content Choose between two protagonists, each with a main story exceeding 20 hours of playtime. Encounter three powerful gangs, 47 uniquely crafted inmates, dozens of memorable NPCs, and take on over 100 intricately designed quests. With multiple escape routes, richly branching endings, and a script of over one million characters, this is a one-of-a-kind RPG experience.
- Uncover the Prison’s Hidden Conspiracies: Though the prison appears orderly, dark secrets lurk beneath. A suspicious figure loiters in the shadows, strange noises echo from the kitchen’s back door, and a locked door at the end of a corridor has never been opened. Gather scattered clues, trade information, and sneak out during lights-out to uncover the secrets and conspiracies festering within the prison—before time runs out.
- A Deeply Immersive Virtual Experience: Blend seamlessly into prison life, follow the rules when you must, and make your mark when opportunity calls. Explore unfamiliar environments and take on a wide range of challenges. Will you spend your days as a model prisoner in peace, or cause chaos as a notorious troublemaker? The choice is yours.
- A Colorful Cast: Meet a colorful cast of inmates in your prison, each with an interesting story to tell. You can either make them your friends or fight, bully and rob them into submission. Will you be part of a gang or a cunning lone wolf? Pick a side!
- 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?
You can also check out the official release date announcement trailer below.
Release Date Announcement Trailer
Back to the Dawn makes its way to the Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 on March 5, 2026. For more coverage on the respective platforms, you can click here, and here.
