Update log
Full Back to the Dawn update
The complete published notes, normalized for clean reading and source attribution.
Repeated intro
Hello fellow inmates!
Extracted changes
- Gameplay
- Store
- UI and audio
Since the update article last September, where we updated everyone with a couple of optimization and port announcements, we haven't had the time to share our recent development with everyone. With the Chinese New Year coming up, it was the perfect opportunity for us to think back on the year, and look forward into the future.
We'd also like to thank the players who cheered us on throughout the Golden Box Awards judging process. We'd also love to thank IGN China for awarding us the "Niche Glory" award of the year. We hope that with the combined efforts of developers and players, Back to the Dawn will become more "mainstream". As Back to the Dawn makes its way to Nintendo Switch and Playstation, we hope more players will experience the rich life of Boulderton Prison.
Reflecting on 2025
2025 was a landmark year for us. Back to the Dawn, 7 years after the project was first initiated, has finally become a fully released game. Besides the long-term support of old friends, we have also made many new friends - the total number of players of Back to the Dawn across all platforms has now reached over 500k, and players continue to share about our game via word of mouth.
That's why, as we give everyone the first update of the year, it is still our top priority to show our appreciation to everyone for your endless support. Thank you all so much for making this possible!
In this fast-paced era of trends that last only a week, we are truly blessed to have players with as much as patience and passionate as you are with us. The fact that the extensive tale of Boulderton and its inhabitants has found an audience is an incredible affirmation of our efforts.
If fixing bugs and releasing version updates make us feel more like "developers," then seeing everyone discussing the details of Boulderton and sharing their love for the game makes us truly feel that we have achieved as "creators." As always, we are still quietly collecting feedback from players regarding their game experience, and we are very grateful for everyone's comments and suggestions.
Champion Mode
Today, we're officially launching the "Champion Mode" content update! This will also be the last major update for the base game of Back to the Dawn. The "Champion Mode" will bring a more challenging "Champion Mode" to veteran escape artists. Completing this mode will reward you with a "Champion Dice Skin" corresponding to your chosen character, as proof of pushing your limits!
Groundhog Badge
And if you're someone who is the opposite, we've got something for you too! We've added a new mystery item to Thomas' "New Eden Mode" and Bob's "White Mode"—the "Groundhog Badge." Having this badge while sleeping on day 21 allows you to remain on day 21 the next day. This means players choosing this mode no longer need to worry about failing to escape before the deadline.
Russian Localization
Back to the Dawn now supports the Russian language! Massive thanks to "pol4rcat" who provided us with the Russian localization script. Furthermore, the game's Chinese voice acting work is nearing completion and will be available on Steam in March, simultaneous with the Nintendo Switch port launch.
And... Drumrolls please!
We have heard the call... And it seems like the Gray Cat DLC... may perhaps... be officially under development!!!
If Thomas' story is about protecting the city and his dream, and Bob's duty is to defend the nation and his beliefs,
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