Back to the Dawn ~Break the Animal Prison~ is available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch, with a PlayStation 5 version set to launch on October 22, 2026.
Back to the Dawn ~Break the Animal Prison~, a suspense prison break RPG from Metal Head Games, first launched on PC in November 2023. The game follows fox reporter Thomas as he gathers evidence to clear false charges. It features dual protagonists, turn-based battles, and multiple escape routes.
Clouded Leopard Entertainment brought the game to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch in March 2026, with Japanese voice acting. In July 2026, the publisher announced a PlayStation 5 version, completing the game's multiplatform rollout. The PS5 version is priced at 4,928 yen for the standard edition and 7,898 yen for a limited edition.
The PS5 release date of October 22, 2026, was confirmed by two separate stories from Clouded Leopard Entertainment, with the second story noting the same date and pricing. The game's expansion to Sony's current console extends its reach beyond Nintendo platforms.
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Clouded Leopard Entertainment's suspense prison break RPG Back to the Dawn ~Break the Animal Prison~ is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch with Japanese voice acting. A PlayStation 5 version will launch on October 22, 2026. The game features dual protagonists, turn-based battles, and multiple escape routes.
Cloudened Leopard Entertainment announced the PS5 version of Metal Head Games' prison break RPG Back to the Dawn will release on October 22, 2026, priced at 4,928 yen for standard editions and 7,898 yen for a limited edition. The game follows fox reporter Thomas as he gathers evidence to clear false charges. The PC version launched in November 2023, and the Nintendo Switch 2/Switch version arrived in March 2026.