Bloober Team has confirmed the release date for Cronos: The New Dawn as September 5, 2025. The studio dropped a chilling story trailer that teases soul harvesting and time‑shifting horror. Pre‑orders are open for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and, in a surprise, Nintendo Switch 2. Deluxe edition buyers get 48-hour early access.
Release date and platforms
Bloober Team revealed the launch date and platforms.
- Launch date: September 5, 2025
- 48‑hour early access for Deluxe edition pre‑orders
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
So mark your calendar. Deluxe edition unlocks play two days early on supported platforms. Nintendo Switch 2 will only offer the standard edition.
Pre‑order options and editions
Details of editions and pre‑order bonuses:
- Standard Edition – available on all platforms
- Deluxe Edition – on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S only
- Includes 48‑hour early access
- Available via Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation and Microsoft Store
Nintendo Switch 2 will only get the Standard Edition. No deluxe perks there, so the early access bonus is exclusive.
Trailer and story elements
Bloober released a new story trailer introducing key horror elements.
- Introduces Soul Harvesting as a core concept
- Sets a grim tone with lines like “The human race — an anomaly, yet the perfect one…”
- Offers brief glimpses of characters and the time‑shifting premise
The trailer sets clear expectations: psychological dread, sci‑fi horror, and the signature Bloober atmosphere.
What to expect from Bloober’s horror
Bloober Team, known for Silent Hill 2 and Layers of Fear, sticks to its strengths.
- Psychological tension over jump scares
- Dark, atmospheric visuals and audio design
- Narrative focus with soul‑harvesting and time manipulation as fresh hooks
Expect the slow burn dread, unsettling imagery, and story layers that intertwine science fiction with mental horror.
Summary
Bloober Team’s Cronos: The New Dawn arrives on 5 September 2025, with early access for Deluxe pre‑orders on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A surprise Nintendo Switch 2 release is also confirmed, though only offering the Standard Edition. The newly released story trailer introduces soul harvesting, time bend, and Bloober’s classic psychological horror.
FAQs
When can Deluxe edition buyers start playing?
Deluxe edition pre‑orders unlock the game 48 hours before September 5, 2025. So you get early access from September 3, 2025.
Will the Nintendo Switch 2 version include early access?
No. The Switch 2 version is only available in the Standard Edition. Early access is exclusive to Deluxe editions on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Where can I pre‑order Cronos: The New Dawn?
You can pre‑order on Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, and the Nintendo Switch 2 store. Deluxe edition is digital only and limited to PC, PS5 or Xbox.
