Bloober Team, the acclaimed developer behind the Silent Hill 2 remake and The Medium, has officially announced that their upcoming sci-fi horror game Cronos: The New Dawn will launch in fall 2025. The announcement came via the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, where a new gameplay trailer titled “Survive the Nest” debuted, offering fans a chilling look at what’s to come.
A Terrifying New Journey Awaits
Originally revealed in October 2024, Cronos: The New Dawn is a third-person survival horror game set in a haunting retro-futuristic world devastated by an event known as The Change. The story follows the Traveler, a lone survivor navigating through the wreckage of civilization, where time travel, existential dread, and monstrous entities known as Orphans collide.
The latest trailer showcases over a minute of never-before-seen gameplay. Set in a grim biome called the “Nest,” the Traveler investigates the origins of the Orphans—grotesque beings born in the aftermath of The Change. With atmospheric lighting, eerie soundscapes, and slow-burning tension, the gameplay reveals mechanics like:
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Stealth-based survival horror with limited combat
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Environmental puzzles affected by time manipulation
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A non-linear narrative shaped by player choices
Fall 2025: The Countdown Begins
After months of speculation, Bloober Team has finally narrowed down the release window to fall 2025, confirming fans won’t have to wait much longer. Cronos: The New Dawn will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with full support for next-gen features like ray tracing and adaptive feedback.
What Sets Cronos Apart
Unlike traditional horror games, Cronos weaves sci-fi philosophy and survival horror into a single cohesive experience. Time is more than a mechanic—it’s a narrative force, with past and future events intertwining through gameplay.
The game also stands out with its retro-futuristic aesthetic, recalling classic science fiction while delivering the psychological intensity fans have come to expect from Bloober Team.