Gather clues, plan your ultimate escape and break free from a criminal conspiracy in this gritty story-driven thriller!
TOKYO — Oct. 22, 2026 –It’s time to break out!Publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Metal Head Games are thrilled to announce that the PlayStation®5 edition of Back to the Dawn, the dark and gritty prison-break RPG thriller, is available now on the PlayStation Store for $34.99! Choose between two protagonists, sleuth around a corrupt maximum security facility, and search for a way out to freedom before it’s too late.
In thisstory-driven RPG, the goal is simple – search for a way out. Investigate two far-reaching conspiracies on the inside while navigating a web of prison factions and secrets. Choose between two main protagonists, sleuth around a corrupt prison facility, make friends (or enemies) with gangs and guards, complete quests, level up your character, and plan your ultimate escape.
Previously released on PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, Back to the Dawn has received overwhelmingly positive praise from players for its gameplay freedom and the variety of escape routes, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
Back to the Dawn is now available on the PlayStation Store. Any save data from Playstation 5 demos can be carried over to the full game. A physical edition of Back to the Dawn will be published by Clear River Games in North America, Latin America and the EU, with further details to be announced at a later date.
About Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc. is a Tokyo-based global video game publisher founded in August 2019 by industry veteran Yuen-Yuen Chen. The company serves as a strategic bridge, connecting premier Japanese developers with the international gaming community through high-quality localization and multi-platform distribution.
Specializing in marketing and publishing services for Asia and beyond, CLE maintains strong partnerships with renowned developers such as Nihon Falcom and D3 Publisher. The company is best known for bringing legendary franchises, including the acclaimed “Trails” (Kiseki) and “Ys” series, to global audiences across PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).
Driven by its mission to be a “hub of entertainment,” Clouded Leopard Entertainment leverages its in-house technical expertise in porting and debugging to deliver heartfelt creative works worldwide. By preserving the original creative vision while adapting to diverse markets, the company continues to foster a borderless community for fans everywhere.
Official Website: https://www.cloudedleopardent.com
About Spiral Up
Spiral Up is an international game publisher based in Singapore that specializes in publishing high-quality indie games for PC. Our team comprises experienced game veterans with decades of combined experience in indie game development and marketing. We pride ourselves on offering a full suite of publishing services and our ability to market games to the world, including the huge but difficult-to-enter Chinese market.
Our mission is simple: to find the hidden gems of the indie market and help polish them into shining diamonds that can be enjoyed and celebrated by gamers worldwide.
Official Website: https://www.spiralupgames.com
