update · July 29, 2025

Back to the Dawn Bug Fixes and Optimizations v2.0.0.26 Patch Notes

Back to the Dawn update v2.0.0.26 improves loading speeds, adjusts prisoner befriending conditions, and resolves softlocks and item claim logic.

Back to the Dawn update v2.0.0.26 delivers performance optimizations, UI layout adjustments, and critical bug fixes for prison routines and quests.

Optimizations and Adjustments

Memory Recall loading speed is improved with a faster animation and removed scene information display, and the UI layout is adjusted to make the New Save button more visible. Sewer-related scenes receive performance optimizations. The package cart now displays a maximum of 100 item records at a time, refreshing with remaining items when reopened after collection. Befriending conditions now require you to befriend a prisoner before deepening your understanding of them, and Thomas's monologue in Start New Game+ can now trigger on Day 1 if already befriended.

Softlocks and Gameplay Fixes

A softlock issue that occurred after helping prisoners play cards in the General Building past 5:30 PM is resolved. Placing a Toothbrush Shank under Hakuna's bed now correctly consumes time. The Black Panther escape cutscene with Fenra no longer gets stuck in the operating room, and players can no longer challenge Crunchy in the hospital. Automatic Memory Recall saves are removed from Fenra's chapter.

Interface and Item Fixes

Entering the hospital examination room by guessing the password no longer prompts that the player has no password upon exit. Church Lounge and Staff Block cleaning room doors now behave correctly. Weapons with cutting traits, specifically the Holy Sword, can now use combat skills. Invisible walls around cafeteria chairs are removed, garbled text when speaking to the Staff Block guard is fixed, and the Iron Throne skill no longer blocks stamina gain when using certain toilets.

Why this patch matters

Version v2.0.0.26 cleans up notable progression blocks, inventory display limits, and skill bugs, resulting in a more stable prison escape experience.