Cronos: The New Dawn Gets Temporal Diver Easy Mode and Free Chinese New Year Skin

Bloober Team adds easier difficulty and free Chinese New Year skin to their psychological horror title. Temporal Diver Mode boosts health whilst reducing enemy challenge, plus New Game+ now works across all difficulty levels.

Bloober Team has launched the Temporal Diver Mode for Cronos: The New Dawn on PlayStation 5 and PC, according to the developer's announcement. The new easy mode offers increased player health and reduced enemy difficulty, designed for players seeking a more streamlined gameplay experience whilst preserving the core tension that defines the game.

What Temporal Diver Mode offers

The new Temporal Diver Mode sits alongside the existing difficulty options as the easiest way to experience Cronos: The New Dawn. Players get increased health and face reduced enemy difficulty, making the psychological horror more accessible without removing its core mechanics.

All three difficulty modes now support New Game+ functionality. Players who complete the game once can transfer their character progression to a fresh playthrough across any difficulty level. The existing Anvil of the Collective remains the standard difficulty, whilst Forged in Fire Mode continues as the highest challenge level after completing one playthrough.

"Cronos was always meant to be challenging, but we wanted to give players a more relaxed way to experience it," said Jacek Zięba, Game Director at Bloober Team. "Temporal Diver Mode is our way of saying thank you to the community and letting more players enjoy the game, while still preserving its core tension."

Chinese New Year celebration

The update includes a free Iron Rider skin to celebrate the Chinese New Year and Year of the Horse. The cosmetic gives the Traveler character armour that glows as if embraced by a fiery horse. Players can access the skin by simply updating their game - no additional purchase required.

Bloober Team has also prepared special bundles combining Cronos: The New Dawn with other titles in their catalogue, including Karma: The Dark World and Crisol: Theater of Idols, both available on Steam.

Platform availability and pricing

The Temporal Diver Mode is available immediately on PlayStation 5 and PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. Xbox and Nintendo Switch updates are following closely behind, though Bloober Team hasn't specified exact dates for these platforms.

Cronos: The New Dawn is currently on sale with up to 30% discount across all platforms - the biggest discount since launch. Sale dates vary by platform, so players should check their preferred digital storefront for current pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Temporal Diver Mode in Cronos: The New Dawn?

Temporal Diver Mode is a new easy difficulty setting featuring increased player health and reduced enemy difficulty, designed for a more streamlined gameplay experience whilst preserving the game's core tension.

How do I get the Iron Rider Skin in Cronos: The New Dawn?

The Iron Rider Skin is included free with the latest game update. Players simply need to update Cronos: The New Dawn on their platform to access the Chinese New Year celebration skin.

Which platforms have the Temporal Diver Mode update?

The update is available now on PlayStation 5 and PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. Xbox and Nintendo Switch updates are coming soon but no specific dates have been announced.

Does New Game+ work with all difficulty modes?

Yes, the update enables New Game+ functionality across all three difficulty modes. Players can transfer character progression from any completed playthrough to a fresh game on any difficulty level.

Is Cronos: The New Dawn currently on sale?

Yes, the game is on its biggest sale yet with up to 30% discount across all platforms. Sale dates and exact discounts vary by platform, so check your preferred digital storefront.