Cronos: The New Dawn is an upcoming action RPG where players will face monstrous abominations to save humanity from a horrific future. Set to launch for PC (GOG, Steam, Epic Games Store), and all current-gen consoles (Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2) on September 5, Cronos: The New Dawn has some strong Dead Space vibes to it. From harvesting souls to battling flesh-merging monsters, players will have to be quick if they want to “salvage the past” as they take on the role of “Traveler ND-3576 as she lands in the New Dawn district and is tasked with finding her mysterious Predecessor.”
Bloober Team (Silent Hill 2 Remake, Layers of Fear, Medium, Observer System Redux) has established itself as a studio with a focus on mixing horror and RPG elements set in different worlds and timelines. Cronos: The New Dawn continues this trend with a blend of present Eastern European techno-industrialism and a dark future where things have gone terribly wrong. The developers have released a new story trailer, but also a 35-minute gameplay video, which gives a deep dive into what to expect.
“Your mission is to locate key people from the past who perished in the ensuing apocalypse. Using your all-powerful Harvester, you can extract their Essences and have them accompany you into the future.
But be wary: these essences have a profound impact on your journey.
The more you carry, the more haunted your suit becomes — increasing your prowess on the battlefield but also bringing with them whispers in your ear and flickers into your vision, edging you ever closer to madness.”
-Bloober Team
“Don’t Let Them Merge! The creatures you kill won’t stay dead for long. Fallen enemies can be absorbed by others — through a grotesque process called Merging — to become faster, tougher, and far deadlier.
The only way to stop them? Burn their bodies. And do it fast. If you don’t, you’ll face ever-evolving abominations that will push your combat skills to their limits.”
-Bloober Team
Pre-order Options
Those who pre-order the digital deluxe edition will be able to unlock it 48 hours earlier.
- Standard Edition ($59.99 USD)
- Deluxe Edition – which includes 48-hour early access on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. ($69.99 USD)
- Nintendo Switch 2 – only standard digital edition available for pre-order
Those wanting a physical edition can get one for $59.99 from Skybound Games, via either Gamestop or Amazon, which includes a unique skin, some digital goodies, and other items.
Digital Deluxe Edition Contents:
- Base Game
- 48h Early Access
- 1x Core Resource
- 8x Handgun Ammo
- 3x Shotgun Shells
- 2x Shell Patch (small)
- 1500 Energy
- 2 Bonus Traveler Skins
- Digital Artbook & Soundtrack
Standard Edition Contents:
- Base Game
- 4x Pistol Ammo
- 1x Shell Patch (small)
- 1000x Energy
- Bonus Traveler Skin