Back to the Dawn is coming to PlayStation 5 on October 22, Switch 2 physical release canceled
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Back to the Dawn is coming to PlayStation 5 on October 22, Switch 2 physical release canceled

by Kite Stenbuck on 02 July, 2026

Update: Clear River Games has announced that they are cancelling their physical Nintendo Switch 2 release of Back to the Dawn. While the publisher stated "unforeseen circumstances" behind this cancellation, they are now looking to instead consider a physical release based on the first Nintendo Switch.

In addition, Clear River Games noted that their physical PlayStation 5 release of the game will be available in October. This could go in line with Clouded Leopard Entertainment's plan to release the game's PS5 version on October 22, as seen below.

Original : Clouded Leopard Entertainment has confirmed the release date for the PlayStation 5 version of Back to the Dawn. The prison break RPG is set to appear on the console platform on October 22.

The publisher is also preparing to release a physical limited edition of the PS5 version with the following content:

① Back to the Dawn Main Game
② Original Newly Illustrated Box
③ Exclusive Acrylic Diorama Stand
　A 3D acrylic stand designed to showcase the charm of five characters illustrated in finely detailed pixel art, set against a prison backdrop. Display it on your desk for a fully immersive game experience!
④ Original Pins (2 types)
　Two original pins designed after the game’s two protagonists.
　Attach them to a bag or accessory and enjoy them as a stylish accent in your outfit.
⑤ Digital Art Book & Digital Soundtrack　※Not planned to be sold separately.
　A special application that allows you to view a pixel-art-based art book capturing the game’s atmospheric world, while listening to the hard-boiled soundtrack from the main game.
⑥ Supporter Pack　※Not planned to be sold separately.
　An all-in-one DLC set designed to enhance your gameplay experience, including: 1) the limited skin set “Room Remodeling Design Book”, 2) bonus customization items, and 3) convenience items that help increase affinity with characters more efficiently.
⑦ LIMITED EDITION Exclusive Original DLC: “Original Item”　※Not planned to be sold separately.

In addition, Clouded Leopard also announced that the PS5 release will come with additional subtitle options in Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish. The existing Nintendo Switch 1&2 releases are also set to get an update that adds these languages on the same day as the PS5 version release on October 22.

However, take note that the initial PC release on Steam is separately handled by the original Chinese studio Metal Head Games and the publisher Spiral Up Games. The Steam version already has Latin American Spanish but it also includes Russian and Vietnamese, which have not appeared in consoles. The PC version also still only has Chinese voiceovers and is missing the Japanese voiceover option available in the console releases.

You can find the official Back to the Dawn PS5 release date trailer and announcement from Clouded Leopard Entertainment right below.

Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc. (CEO: Yuen-Yuen Chen; hereinafter referred to as CLE) is pleased to announce that the PlayStation®5 version of Metal Head Games’ prison break thriller RPG Back to the Dawn will launch worldwide on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

In addition, a Back to the Dawn LIMITED EDITION package version, featuring premium bonus items with redesigned contents from the Nintendo Switch™2/Nintendo Switch™ edition enclosed in an exclusive newly illustrated box, will also be released simultaneously alongside the standard edition.

Since its release on Nintendo Switch™2 and Nintendo Switch™, Back to the Dawn has received widespread praise from reviewers and players alike for its high degree of gameplay freedom and the variety of escape routes that encourage multiple playthroughs. Despite being a brand-new IP, the game ranked among the Top 10 in the overall rankings of a popular indie game showcase, where viewers voted for their favorite titles. The game has also been featured by numerous content creators, including well-known influencers, with livestreams and playthroughs helping to spread word of its engaging gameplay experience throughout the community.