Bloober Team has officially revealed the release date for its long-awaited horror project, Cronos: The New Dawn. The studio confirmed during today’s Nintendo Direct that the game will launch worldwide on September 5, 2025, with pre-orders live now across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).
The new story trailer, released alongside the announcement, sets a chilling tone for what’s to come, offering glimpses of cryptic lore and introducing a central mechanic called Soul Harvesting. “The human race—an anomaly, yet the perfect one…” serves as the trailer’s haunting thesis, teasing a narrative that mixes cosmic horror with psychological dread.
Two Editions Available — With Early Access for Deluxe Buyers
Pre-orders are open for both digital and physical editions. Here’s how it breaks down:
Digital (All Platforms):
- Standard Edition – $59.99
- Deluxe Edition – $69.99
- Includes 48-hour early access (Steam, Epic, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
Nintendo Switch 2:
- Only the Standard Edition is available digitally for $59.99
- No Deluxe or physical version confirmed at this time
Physical (PS5 Only via Skybound Games):
- Standard Edition includes the base game disc
- Bonus content includes:
- An exclusive Traveler skin
- A cache of digital supplies
- A set of collectible stickers themed around the game’s eerie atmosphere
What Is Cronos: The New Dawn?
Set in a fractured world torn between time and truth, Cronos: The New Dawn blends psychological horror with survival mechanics and a deeply atmospheric narrative. The new Soul Harvesting system appears to play a major role in both gameplay and storytelling, though exact details remain under wraps.
The game marks a new creative high for Bloober Team, best known for Layers of Fear, The Medium, and their upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake. With Cronos, the studio seems to be fully embracing their penchant for reality-warping dread and emotional storytelling.
Cronos: The New Dawn launches September 5, 2025, with early access for Deluxe Edition players starting September 3.
