Cronos: The New Dawn Launch Trailer Unveiled Ahead of 2025 Release on Nintendo Switch

Bloober Team, the acclaimed Polish developer known for its mastery of atmospheric horror, has officially released the launch trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn.

Set for release on September 5, 2025, this ambitious third-person survival horror title will be available on Nintendo Switch, giving handheld and console players the opportunity to explore a hauntingly unique vision of the apocalypse. Cronos: The New Dawn plunges players into a brutal world shaped by both Eastern European architectural brutalism and retro-futurist technological aesthetics.

The game’s story transports players between two drastically different timelines: an ominous, mid-change 1980s Poland, and the desolate wastelands of a ruined future.

At the heart of the experience is the role of the Traveler, an operative working under the mysterious Collective.

Tasked with finding time rifts, players must journey through hostile environments that bridge the gap between past and future. The world of Cronos: The New Dawn is unforgiving.

Players combat nightmarish enemies, mutated from the remnants of humanity itself.

Combat is all about adaptability and forward planning: with limited resources, managing ammunition and supplies becomes essential for survival.

The game’s signature mechanic, referred to by Bloober Team as ‘Merging’, introduces enemies that, when left unburned, can fuse with others to become smarter and deadlier.

Quick reactions and strategic foresight are vital, as players must incinerate fallen foes to prevent this grotesque evolution. Players will utilize an all-powerful tool called the Harvester to extract the Essences of key individuals lost during the apocalypse.

These collected Essences not only boost combat effectiveness but also affect the Traveler’s mental state, hinting at a psychological horror overlay.

According to Bloober Team’s latest statements, every decision and every extracted Essence can impact the player's journey, adding tension as the boundary between power and madness blurs. The launch trailer, now available for viewing, showcases the game’s striking environments, intense combat sequences, and atmospheric storytelling.

With its release on Nintendo Switch, Cronos: The New Dawn is poised to build on Bloober Team’s reputation for deep, immersive horror experiences and marks an exciting addition to the genre for 2025. For ongoing updates on Cronos: The New Dawn and the latest Nintendo Switch game releases, stay tuned to our Nintendo Direct and eShop coverage.

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