Clouded Leopard Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. Chairman and President: Chen Yunyun) announced today that the Nintendo Switch™ 2 version and Nintendo Switch™ version of the suspenseful prison break RPG "Animal Labyrinth ~Back to the Dawn~" developed by Metal Head Games will be released simultaneously globally on March 5, 2026 (Thursday).

The physical limited edition of "Animal Maze ~Back to the Dawn~LIMITED EDITION", which comes with luxury goods and an original specially painted box, will also be launched simultaneously with the general version.

※The release date of the PlayStation®5 version will be announced at a later date.

▼"Animal Maze ~Back to the Dawn~" official website

▼"Animal Maze ~Back to the Dawn~" release date announcement video

■"Animal Maze ~Back to the Dawn~LIMITED EDITION" included content

①Animal Maze ~Back to the Dawn~ game software

②Original specially painted outer box

③Specially made acrylic stand

The exquisite pixel art style vividly depicts the charm of the characters, and vividly reproduces the five characters and the prison environment with acrylic landscaping stands.Just display it on the table and the game world will come to life before your eyes.

④Original styling pins (2 styles in total)

An original pin with a unique shape, carefully designed based on the two protagonists.

Decorating it on bags and other accessories can add dazzling ingenuity to the overall look.

⑤Digital Art Collection & Digital Soundtrack App ※There is no plan to sell this product separately.

This is a specially designed application that allows you to enjoy the music that brings out the hardcore atmosphere of the game and the art collection that condenses the charm of the game's world view and is presented in a pixel art style.

⑥Supporter gift pack

In addition to the limited appearance set "Prison Room Decoration Design Album" and other customizable DLC props, it also includes practical DLC props that can effectively improve the character's favorability, etc., making it a comprehensive set that allows players to enjoy the game more comfortably and deeply.

⑦LIMITED EDITION Limited original DLC "original props" ※There is no plan to sell this product separately.

※"Digital Art Collection & Digital Soundtrack App", "Supporter Gift Pack" and "LIMITED EDITION Limited Original DLC" will be provided in the form of redemption codes.

※Players who have purchased the regular version can also purchase an additional "Supporter Gift Pack".

※To enjoy this bonus DLC, you need an environment that can connect to the Internet.

※The time when reservations are accepted varies by each store.

※Contents and specifications may be changed without prior notice.

※The schematic diagram is for reference only, and everything is subject to the actual product.

■Physical version first batch purchase bonus

①Special wiping cloth

Use microfiber wipes made from the main visual of this work.

②Nintendo Switch 2 version/Nintendo Switch version original DLC “Prison Cell Skin”

※The special wipes are a common bonus for the "physical regular version" and the "physical limited edition".

※The original DLC "Prison Cell Skin" is a common bonus for purchasing the first batch of various physical versions or pre-ordering the "digital version".

※The time when reservations are accepted varies by each store.

※The number of special gifts is limited and while supplies last.

※Contents and specifications may be changed without prior notice.

※The schematic diagram is for reference only, and everything is subject to the actual product.

■Introduction to "Animal Maze ~Back to the Dawn~"

Created by Metal Head Games, an independent game studio from Shanghai, and published by Spiral Up Games, a game publisher headquartered in Singapore, the suspenseful prison break RPG "Animal Labyrinth ~Back to the Dawn~" was previously launched on Steam® in November 2023. When it was launched as an early access version, it was widely praised around the world and won multiple game awards.

After the official Steam version, which added a new storyline, was launched on July 18, 2025, it also received an evaluation of 84 points (※data as of August 28, 2025) on the media rating website Metacritic.This game also has outstanding performance in the player community. It has received more than 6,000 reviews on the Steam platform and received a "special praise" rating with 93% of positive reviews. Its popularity and reputation are highly recognized.

The Nintendo Switch™ 2 version, Nintendo Switch™ version, and PlayStation®5 version released by Cloud Leopard Entertainment not only polish the subtitles in each language, but also include Chinese and Japanese character voices, presenting players with a more intense suspense plot and an intricate battle of wits and courage in prison, bringing a deeper and smoother experience.

At present, the Japanese dubbing lineup of the two protagonists has been finalized - the fox "Thomas" will be voiced by Tendo Teru, who has worked for "Idol Master SideM" and "THE FIRST SLAM"Mr. Sogo Nakamura, who has voiced characters such as "DUNK" Ryota Miyagi, will perform; Black Panther "Bob" will be performed by Mr. Yasuhiro Mamiya, who has voiced characters such as Jacob Kowalski in the Japanese dubbing version of the "Fantastic Beasts" series, and "Ninja Rantaro" Haida Happosai "The Second Generation".The dubbing lineup of other characters will also be announced gradually, so stay tuned for follow-up news.

■Shugo Nakamura

Born on July 28, 1988 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.Affiliated with ACROSS ENTERTAINMENT, inc.

Main performances include Miyagi Ryota in "THE FIRST SLAM DUNK", Gin Gagamaru in "BLUE LOCK", Tendo Teru in "Idol Master SideM", etc.

In 2019, he won the New Male Voice Actor Award at the 13th "Voice Actor Awards".

■Yasuhiro Mamiya

Born on December 7, 1981 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, affiliated to Kenyu Office Company, Limited.

Main performances include the Japanese dubbing version of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by Jacob Kowalski;

Characters such as David Croft in "F1: Asphalt", Happosai Haida (second generation) in "Ninja Rantaro", Finger Tiger in "Justice - My Hero Academia: Illegal Heroes".

■"Animal Maze ~Back to the Dawn~" Product Overview

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