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Cronos: The New Dawn Release Date, Platforms, Editions, and PC Requirements Revealed

Updated: Sep 2

Cronos: The New Dawn trailer (via Youtube)

Bloober Team has officially revealed a new cinematic trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, giving fans their first real look at the studio’s upcoming survival horror project.


The highly anticipated title is set to launch on September 5, 2025, across major platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), and Nintendo Switch 2.


The studio, best known for its work on the Silent Hill 2 Remake, is putting a strong focus on accessibility for players across both console and PC. Alongside the release date reveal, the developers also shared details about the different editions, pricing, and system requirements.


Editions and Pricing

Players will have two main editions to choose from at launch:

  • Standard Edition – $59.99

    • Base game

    • Pre-order bonuses (ammo, health pack, 1,000 Energy, unique Traveler armor skin)

  • Deluxe Edition – $69.99

    • All Standard Edition content

    • 48-hour early access (playable from September 3, 2025)

    • Extra resources including 1× Core Resource, additional ammo & health packs

    • 1,500 Energy

    • 2 bonus armor skins

    • Digital artbook & soundtrack


Pre-Order Bonuses

Both editions come with a set of bonuses for players who secure their copy early. The bonuses include:

  • 4× Pistol Ammo

  • 1× Small Health Pack

  • 1,000× Energy

  • Unique Traveler Armor Skin (cosmetic)


The Deluxe Edition expands these extras further, offering:

  • 48-hour early access

  • 1× Core Resource

  • 8× Pistol Ammo and 3× Shotgun Shells

  • 2× Small Health Packs

  • 1,500× Energy

  • 2 bonus armor skins

  • Digital artbook & soundtrack


These extras are designed to give players a small but useful boost when stepping into the hostile world of Cronos.


PC System Requirements

For PC players, Bloober Team has also outlined the minimum and recommended requirements. While the game is designed with modern hardware in mind, the specs show that even mid-range setups should be able to run it smoothly.


Minimum Requirements:

  • OS: Windows 10 x64

  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400F / i5-8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600

  • Memory: 16 GB RAM

  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1080 / AMD RX 5700-XT / Intel Arc A770

  • DirectX: Version 12

  • Storage: 50 GB


Recommended Requirements:

  • OS: Windows 10 x64

  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X

  • Memory: 16 GB RAM

  • Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800-XT / Intel Arc B580

  • DirectX: Version 12

  • Storage: 50 GB


These specs suggest that players with older systems may need an upgrade, particularly in terms of graphics, to enjoy the game at higher settings.

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