Cronos: The New Dawn
News, coverage and analysis tracking Cronos: The New Dawn across the outlets.
EXPLORE THE ART AND CREATIVITY BEHIND 40 GAME TITLES THROUGH “WORLDS OF PLAY” GLOBAL ART EXHIBITION IN COLOGNE, AUGUST 27 TO 29Tencent announced "Worlds of Play: The Game Art Exhibition," a global art show featuring 40 game titles from over 20 studios. The exhibition will take place in Cologne, Germany, from August 27 to 29 during gamescom 2026. It will showcase artworks and installations across five themed zones, celebrating the artistry and cultural significance of game creation.
Digging into the combat design of Cronos: The New DawnBloober Team's new survival horror game, Cronos: The New Dawn, features innovative combat mechanics, including the removal of a dodge button and enemies that evolve by hunting corpses. Lead combat designer Shamil Yanbukhtin and senior game AI programmer Dennis Pauly discussed these design choices on the Game Developer Podcast.
Cronos: The New Dawn Has Broken Even, 9 Months After LaunchBloober Team announced that Cronos: The New Dawn has achieved break-even nine months after its launch, a success attributed to positive reception from reviewers and players. CEO Piotr Bableno expressed confidence in the game's potential to become a key intellectual property for the studio. The company is also preparing to release the first DLC, Lazarus, this Fall.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer SaleThis weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Unreal Engine 5.8 Rendering Could Enhance Switch 2 Games - NintendoFuseEpic Games has released Unreal Engine 5.8, introducing features like Mesh Terrain and Lumen Lite global illumination, which could significantly improve performance for Nintendo Switch 2 games. This update is particularly beneficial for titles utilizing UE5, potentially enhancing visual quality and frame rates on the upcoming console. Epic Games is now shifting focus to Unreal Engine 6.
Horror Specialist Bloober Team Is Releasing A New Star Trek Game On Switch 2Bloober Team has announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a third-person, story-driven action-adventure game set in the Star Trek universe, coming soon to the Switch 2 and other platforms. Players will control Ro Laren as she attempts to survive a hostile alien planet. Additionally, the Cronos: Lazarus DLC for Cronos: New Dawn was revealed for Fall 2026.
Cronos: Lazarus DLC Announced for Cronos: The New Dawn – Coming Fall 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & GuidesBloober Team has announced Cronos: Lazarus, a new story DLC for their original IP Cronos: The New Dawn, set to release in Fall 2026. This DLC will feature a different protagonist and a more aggressive gameplay style compared to the base game. Cronos: The New Dawn is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Cronos: Lazarus is New Story DLC for The New Dawn, Launches This FallBloober Team announced Cronos: Lazarus, a new story DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn, launching this Fall for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The DLC will feature a new playable character, the Pathfinder, who uses aggressive tactics and stealth abilities to face harsher challenges and a pursuer from the Collective.
Silent Hill 2 remake studio is back with more sci-fi horror, and this time it's taking Star Trek to a mysterious, hostile worldBloober Team, known for the Silent Hill 2 remake, has announced Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a sci-fi psychological thriller set for release next year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game features Michelle Forbes reprising her role as Ro Laren, who crash-lands on a hostile planet filled with twisted creatures and a mysterious entity. Bloober Team also has other projects in development, including a Silent Hill 1 remake and a new Layers of Fear game.
Silent Hill 2 remakers Bloober Team are boldly going where few horror devs have gone before in Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a "psychological thriller" starring Ro LarenBloober Team, known for Silent Hill 2 and Cronos: The New Dawn, is developing Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, a psychological thriller set on an uncharted planet. Players will control Ro Laren, voiced by Michelle Forbes, as she encounters hostile creatures and a mind-altering entity. The game is scheduled for a 2027 release and is a collaboration with Paramount Games Studio.
Cronos: The New Dawn story DLC ‘Cronos: Lazarus’ announcedBloober Team has announced 'Cronos: Lazarus,' a story DLC for 'Cronos: The New Dawn,' set to launch this fall. This new chapter introduces a faster, more aggressive combat style as players take on the role of the Warden, facing a relentless new adversary. The DLC will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Feature: Nintendo Switch 2: Year One - Looking Back, How Would You Rate It So Far?This article looks back at the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in June 2025. It recaps the major game releases, including both new titles and enhanced versions of existing games, and discusses the challenges faced by Nintendo and the industry during this period. The piece also includes impressions from the editorial team and reader polls to gauge satisfaction with the console's debut year.
Cronos: Lazarus Images Leak Ahead of Reveal, Allegedly DLC Instead of a SequelImages allegedly from Cronos: Lazarus have leaked, suggesting it may be DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn rather than a standalone sequel. The leaker's tweets indicate the expansion will continue the narrative of the successful horror title, which was praised for its insightful story and world-building.
Bloober Team's Cronos: Lazarus Leaks Ahead of This Week's ShowcasesBloober Team's upcoming content, potentially titled Cronos: Lazarus, has leaked ahead of official announcements. The title appeared in an IGN article, suggesting it could be a new game or DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn. Further details are expected during Summer Game Fest showcases this week.
Cronos: Lazarus Will Be Revealed on June 6th-7thBloober Team's survival horror title Cronos: Lazarus is set to be officially revealed during IGN's upcoming showcase on June 6th-7th. This follows earlier reports and speculation about the game's existence, which is believed to be a sequel or spin-off to last year's critically acclaimed Cronos: The New Dawn.
Silent Hill 2 devs tease mystery Switch horror game you can't 'replicate' on PS5Bloober Team is developing a new horror game exclusively for Nintendo platforms, with CEO Piotr Babieno teasing its potential to leverage unique Switch hardware features for immersive experiences. The studio aims to create a distinct horror title for Nintendo, drawing inspiration from classic horror games released on Nintendo consoles. This project, codenamed Project M, is described as having a smaller budget than their other titles and is distinct from the Silent Hill 2 remake.
Bloober Team CEO Hypes Up The Switch 2's Potential For HorrorBloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno is teasing the potential of the Nintendo Switch 2 for unique horror game experiences, suggesting its features could influence design in ways not possible on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox. He hinted that the company's new subsidiary, Broken Mirror Games, is working on a mysterious title called 'Project M' that may be a Switch 2 exclusive.- Evening Esports and CompetitionsThe best Polish games of 2025 were announced in Kraków, with Cronos: The New Dawn taking the top award. The event also highlighted ongoing esports competitions.
Cronos: The New Dawn wins Best Polish Game at the Digital Dragons AwardsCronos: The New Dawn by Bloober Team was the biggest winner at the Digital Dragons Awards, taking home the Polish Game of the Year award. The event celebrated the best of Polish game development, with other notable nominees including Techland's Dying Light: The Beast and 11 bit studios' The Alters.
Top 5: Best atmospheric horror games | Invision Game CommunityThis article highlights five atmospheric horror games that prioritize psychological tension and environmental storytelling over traditional action. Titles like The Backrooms Phenomenon, Cronos The New Dawn, Routine, Little Nightmares III, and The Lightkeeper are praised for their ability to create pervasive unease and fear through atmosphere, isolation, and a focus on the player's imagination.