Bloober Team Unveils New Gameplay Details for Sci-Fi Horror Game Cronos: The New Dawn
The latest developer diary showcases innovative mechanics, chilling body horror, and time-travel exploration in a post-apocalyptic 1980s setting.
- Cronos: The New Dawn is set in an alternate 1980s timeline where an apocalyptic event, 'The Change,' destroyed the world.
- Players assume the role of a 'Traveler,' exploring ruins, battling mutated creatures called 'Orphans,' and using time rifts to rescue survivors from the past.
- The game introduces a unique dismemberment mechanic, distinct from the approach seen in Dead Space, and emphasizes psychological and body horror influences.
- Developed by Bloober Team, known for acclaimed horror titles like Silent Hill 2 remake and The Medium, the game draws inspiration from Dead Space, The Thing, and 12 Monkeys.
- Scheduled for release in 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, further gameplay details are expected to be revealed soon.