Cronos: The New Dawnhas been one of the most intriguing announcements so far this year. Developed by Bloober Team, the studio responsible for the hitSilent Hill 2remake,Cronos: The New Dawnpromises an original story rife with horror-filled time travel. Bouncing back and forth from the past and future, players will get to experience the cataclysm that caused the future to become a cosmic hellscape filled with nightmarish monsters.
Many were pleased to find that Bloober Team made a worthy remake ofSilent Hill 2that showcases the horror classic in a fresh and terrifying light. Now that the developer has proven it has the chops to be a horror heavy-hitter, the reveal ofCronos: The New Dawnshortly afterSilent Hill 2’s release was a welcome surprise. The short, but fascinating, teaser trailer was reminiscent ofSilent Hill 2while also bringing some heavyDead Spaceinspiration into the mix. Now, severalleaks and rumors aboutCronos: The New Dawnhave been circulating online, which could potentially shed more light on what the horror title has in store.
Cronos: The New Dawn Rumors Arise Shortly After Its Reveal
Small Leaks Could Help Paint a Bigger Picture
The leaks in question come from Lunatic Ignus on X, and although claims like these need to be taken with a grain of salt, they are still compelling. With itsseriousDead Spacevibesand experimenting with time travel, it’s clear thatCronos: The New Dawnis aiming to be a unique experience.
There is currently no official release date forCronos: The New Dawn, but the official Steam page states a 2025 target.
Gameplay and Exploration
A big takeaway from these leaks is that, if true,Cronos: The New Dawnwill be a solid challenge for players. Lunatic Ignus' first point focused on how difficult the game was planned to be. Although it seems as though there are going to be compelling storytelling moments throughout,Cronos: The New Dawnis claimed to be a real challenge when it tasks players with exploring and engaging in combat. AsBloober Team continues to make a name for itselfin the industry, aiming to bring an incredibly challenging game into the spotlight could be a bold, but confident, move on the developer’s part.
A Potential Look Into the Game’s Time Travel Elements
Jumping from the past to the present is one of the mostfascinating aspects ofCronos: The New Dawn. As one of the biggest questions surrounding the game, these recent leaks claim that the player’s goal changes depending on whether they are in the past or the future. While Lunatic Ignus did not expand on what these “time anomalies” are, the game’s Steam page gives weight to the claims about exploring the past. According toCronos: The New Dawn’s Steam page, a large objective of the game is to “locate key people from the past who perished in the ensuing apocalypse” to harvest their “Essence.”
Bloober Team Continues a Beloved Horror Subgenre
Jumping On the Cosmic Horror Bandwagon
There has been a surge in cosmic horror stories. WhileDead Spacestood out in 2008, there has been a robust offering of terrifying sci-fi in pop culture. From games likeCallisto Protocolto movies likeAlien: Romulus, it’s a deep well of inspiration for intense scares. More recently,the reveal ofDirective 8020promises some healthy competition forCronos: The New Dawnin 2025.
As the new year draws closer, it will be fascinating to see if these leaks happen to be true or not. Afterthe success ofSilent Hill 2, Bloober Team has high expectations to meet, butCronos: The New Dawn’s time-bending premise promises something special.
