What happened here? The end has come — but the story is just beginning. Cronos: The New Dawn is now available in early access on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. A new era of survival horror awaits. The vocation must go on.
A Bold New Chapter in Survival Horror
From the acclaimed developers of the SILENT HILL 2 remake, Bloober Team presents Cronos: The New Dawn — a third-person survival horror experience like no other. Set in the haunting ruins of New Dawn, a world inspired by Nowa Huta, a real historical district in Kraków, Poland, the game unfolds across two timelines: a post-apocalyptic future decaying in despair, and the gritty, industrial 1980s reality. This powerful duality blends retro realism, dystopian sci-fi, and a retro-futuristic atmosphere to create a deeply immersive world filled with tension, mystery, and terror.
Early Access Begins — Step into the Ruins
Bloober Team invites players to descend into the unforgiving world of New Dawn with the launch of early access today for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Step into the hunting suit of the Traveler — an enigmatic agent of the Collective, sent into zones scarred by the Change, a cataclysmic event that shattered time, memory, and flesh. What remains is a world suspended between past and future — haunted, hostile, and unravelling. Survival is anything but certain.
Cross-Platform Digital Launch Sept. 5 with Physical Editions
The game will officially launch digitally across all platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, on September 5 at 7:00am PT / 10:00am ET / 4:00pm CEST. The Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99), now available for preorder (Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S), provides 48-hour early access. This means that if you preorder the Deluxe Edition today, Sept. 3, you can start playing Cronos right away. It includes everything from the Digital Standard Edition plus additional:
- Bonus resources: handgun ammo, shotgun shells, energy packs
- Three exclusive Traveler skins
- Digital artbook and official soundtrack
- Three exclusive Traveler skins
- Digital artbook and official soundtrack
Starting September 5, the physical Standard Edition of the game for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC—created in collaboration with EMEA distributor Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe—is available at major retailers across EMEA and Australia.
In the Americas, physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 (priced at $59.99) are now available for pre-order through select retailers, including GameStop and Amazon, in partnership with regional distributor Skybound Games. These editions include the full base game along with exclusive content: a unique Traveler skin, a cache of valuable digital supplies, and a collectible sticker set inspired by the eerie world of Cronos.
Watch The Launch Trailer
The newly revealed launch trailer offers a chilling, final glimpse into never-before-seen locations, grotesque new enemies, and the escalating horrors awaiting players in the shadows.
Starting today, players can also watch special developer streams of the game, available on Steam.
The game's pre-order is now available on Steam, Epic, GOG, Microsoft Store, and PlayStation. Players who purchase the Deluxe Edition will receive 48-hour early access, starting today.
You can download the press kit here.