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PS5 Getting Hit Xbox Console Exclusive RPG in October 2026
The prison-escape-themed RPG Back to the Dawn, originally a 2023 Xbox console exclusive, will be released on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on October 22. Developed by Metal Head Games, the game previously launched on PC and Xbox after an early access period. A PlayStation 4 release is not planned.
Review: Back to the Dawn (Nintendo Switch)
Back to the Dawn is a story-driven RPG for the Nintendo Switch developed by Metal Head Games, featuring anthropomorphic characters, a prison setting, and a unique gameplay loop focused on surviving 21 days. The game offers significant replayability with multiple characters and roles, a deep interaction system with inmates, and a retro-inspired pixel art style. Despite a minor graphical flicker, the game is praised for its addictive tactical gameplay, engaging narrative, and excellent soundtrack.
Back to the Dawn Review - Twisted Voxel
Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG developed by Metal Head Games, set within a prison environment. Players will uncover conspiracies and must remain vigilant. The game focuses on narrative elements and survival within its setting.
Back to the Dawn launch trailer – prison-break RPG drops on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
The launch trailer for the story-rich prison-break RPG Back to the Dawn has been released. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Publishers Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Spiral Up, in association with developer Metal Head Games, are behind the title.
Back to the Dawn Launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 with Story-Driven Prison Break RPG | Invision Game
Back to the Dawn, a story-driven prison break RPG developed by Metal Head Games, has launched on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Published by Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Spiral Up, the game features two distinct protagonists, branching storylines, and over 100 quests with multiple endings. A free demo is available on Nintendo Switch, and the game is also available on PC and Xbox platforms.
