Cronos: The New Dawn has been one of the most intriguing announcements so far this year. Developed by Bloober Team, the studio responsible for the hit Silent Hill 2 remake, Cronos: The New Dawn promises 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 of Silent Hill 2 that 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 of Cronos: The New Dawn shortly after Silent Hill 2‘s release was a welcome surprise. The short, but fascinating, teaser trailer was reminiscent of Silent Hill 2 while also bringing some heavy Dead Space inspiration into the mix. Now, several leaks and rumors about Cronos: The New Dawn have been circulating online, which could potentially shed more light on what the horror title has in store.
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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 its serious Dead Space vibes and experimenting with time travel, it’s clear that Cronos: The New Dawn is aiming to be a unique experience.
There is currently no official release date for
Cronos: 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 Dawn will 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 Dawn is claimed to be a real challenge when it tasks players with exploring and engaging in combat. As Bloober Team continues to make a name for itself in 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
- Future exploration will focus on searching for “time anomalies”
- Past exploration will be focused around searching for “souls”
Jumping from the past to the present is one of the most fascinating aspects of Cronos: 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 to Cronos: 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” in order to harvest their “Essence.
These leaks also claim
Cronos: The New Dawn
has 17 main locations.
Bloober Team Continues a Beloved Horror Subgenre
Jumping On the Cosmic Horror Bandwagon
There has been a surge in cosmic horror stories. While Dead Space stood out in 2008, there has been a robust offering of terrifying sci-fi in pop culture. From games like Callisto Protocol to movies like Alien: Romulus, it’s a deep well of inspiration for intense scares. More recently, the reveal of Directive 8020 promises some healthy competition for Cronos: The New Dawn in 2025.
As the new year draws closer, it will be fascinating to see if these leaks happen to be true or not. After the success of Silent Hill 2, Bloober Team has high expectations to meet, but Cronos: The New Dawn‘s time-bending premise promises something special.
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