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Cronos: The New Dawn

A whole new breed of survival horror emerges with Cronos: The New Dawn. Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and jump back in time to harvest souls as you seek to uncover the origins of the apocalypse that wiped out humanity.

DEV: Bloober TeamPUB: Bloober Team SAAppID 2101960
DEVELOPER POSTSevery ~5d·last 3d ago·11 recorded in 6 months

Is Cronos: The New Dawn still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

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Developer activity at a glance

Catch up on Cronos: The New Dawn with the developer’s own announcements. Start with the newest recorded post, then explore the details before you return.

Newest identified developer post

Bloober PlayDate & Bundle with Valor Mortis!

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Last successful news check: This is our collection date, not the date of the latest patch.
  1. Newest in this record ·

    Bloober PlayDate & Bundle with Valor Mortis!

    From the recorded announcement

    We're kicking off Bloober PlayDate, a new series where we invite other studios to play each other's games and have tons of fun! ❤️ Bloober Playdate #1 - One More Level & Valor Mortis Our guest, joining us for this very first episode, is Radosław Ratusznik, Game Director at One More Level, alongside our one and only…

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    We're kicking off Bloober PlayDate, a new series where we invite other studios to play each other's games and have tons of fun! ❤️ Bloober Playdate #1 - One More Level & Valor Mortis Our guest, joining us for this very first episode, is Radosław Ratusznik, Game Director at One More Level, alongside our one and only Grzegorz Like, Lead Writer and Lead Narrative Designer at Bloober Team. Will Grzegorz survive the bloody action of the first person soulslike game created by our neighbours from Kraków? And will Radek find his way to a safe place within the apocalyptic wastelands of New Dawn? Check it out below! 🎮 Cronos: The New Dawn X Valor Mortis - Steam Bundle Cronos: The New Dawn and Valor Mortis are also available together in a bundle on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/92009/Valor_Mortis_x_Cronos_The_New_Dawn/ 💜 JOIN OUR DISCORD TO ENTER THE CONTEST

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  2. Earlier announcement ·

    PHOTO MODE CONTEST – Win Lazarus Chair & Cool Swag!

    From the recorded announcement

    Travelers and Pathfinders! The Photo Mode Contest for Cronos: The New Dawn is here! Capture your most creative, atmospheric, or downright terrifying moments from the game and share them with the world. Whether you prefer cinematic compositions, eerie details, or unexpected perspectives, we want to see what you can…

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    Travelers and Pathfinders! The Photo Mode Contest for Cronos: The New Dawn is here! Capture your most creative, atmospheric, or downright terrifying moments from the game and share them with the world. Whether you prefer cinematic compositions, eerie details, or unexpected perspectives, we want to see what you can create! 🎁 MAIN PRIZE (3 WINNERS) Gaming Chair Yumisu Cronos: Lazarus Yumisu Thermal Mug Yumisu Mouse Pad Traveler Plushie Cronos: Lazarus notebook Cronos: Lazarus stickers The New Dawn lanyard The New Dawn exclusive character cards 💜 JOIN OUR DISCORD TO ENTER THE CONTEST

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  3. Earlier announcement ·

    Cronos: Lazarus - Story Trailer & Release Date Announcement

    From the recorded announcement

    He once served the Collective. Now, he has become its target... Cronos: Lazarus arrives December 3 on PC and consoles! Uncover the Warden's past, unleash his power, and confront a relentless hunter. 🎬 Watch the new Story Trailer and uncover the next chapter of his story: Defy the Calling. Bring her back. 🔥 Get…

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    He once served the Collective. Now, he has become its target... Cronos: Lazarus arrives December 3 on PC and consoles! Uncover the Warden's past, unleash his power, and confront a relentless hunter. 🎬 Watch the new Story Trailer and uncover the next chapter of his story: Defy the Calling. Bring her back. 🔥 Get Cronos: The New Dawn with a special discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101960/Cronos_The_New_Dawn/ 📷 Try out the new Photo Mode which will be featured also in Lazarus DLC! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2101960/view/694275728822245813 💜 JOIN THE COLLECTIVE ON DISCORD

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89.5
Strong

Elixir Rating

87.9% of 12,247 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 87.3. Nothing we would call a substantial update has landed in six months, but the developers were last heard 3 days ago — adding 2.2.

reception 87.3·support +2.2·Strong

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Current price

$59.99

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

3 days ago

Historical posting rhythm

every ~5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

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Current silence

within normal range

The developers post roughly every 5 days and were last heard 3 days ago — within their normal range. We have not recorded a substantial update in six months; our record contains 11 developer posts.

Last successful news check: Nov 7, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.

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patchAug 10, 2026

Cronos: Lazarus Story DLC to Appear at Gamescom 2026

Bloober Team has announced that Cronos: Lazarus — described as an upcoming Story DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn — will be shown at gamescom 2026 in Cologne, running August 26–30.

The announcement, posted to Steam by author Bloober_Luke on July 29, 2026, confirms the studio will have a dedicated booth at the event. Beyond that, details remain sparse; the post notes that more information is "coming soon."

What is known

  • Cronos: Lazarus is a Story DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn
  • It will be present at gamescom 2026 in Cologne, August 26–30
  • The studio is inviting fans and sci-fi horror enthusiasts to visit their booth
  • No further details about the DLC's content, scope, or release timing were disclosed

For players of Cronos: The New Dawn, this marks the first public event appearance for the expansion — though what will actually be on show at the booth remains to be announced.

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News & source history

30 recorded posts · includes developer announcements and press coverage

Community AnnouncementsNov 4, 2026
Bloober PlayDate & Bundle with Valor Mortis!

We're kicking off Bloober PlayDate, a new series where we invite other studios to play each other's games and have tons of fun! ❤️ Bloober Playdate #1 - One More Level & Valor Mortis Our guest, joining us for this very first episode, is Rad…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаNov 3, 2026
Глава Bloober Team связал популярность хорроров с тревожной обстановкой в мире

Глава Bloober Team Пётр Бабено считает, что популярность хорроров напрямую связана с тревожной обстановкой в мире. Войны, экономические проблемы и изменение климата усиливают страхи людей, которые находят отражение в фильмах, книгах и видео…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаOct 30, 2026
Создатели Cronos: The New Dawn объяснили появление режима для казуалов и отказ от механики уворота

Споры вокруг высокой сложности и неповоротливости протагониста в научно-фантастическом хорроре Cronos: The New Dawn не утихали с момента релиза. Жалобы части аудитории на духоту и отсутствие базовой кнопки уклонения привели к тому, что в фе…

Community AnnouncementsOct 30, 2026
PHOTO MODE CONTEST – Win Lazarus Chair & Cool Swag!

Travelers and Pathfinders! The Photo Mode Contest for Cronos: The New Dawn is here! Capture your most creative, atmospheric, or downright terrifying moments from the game and share them with the world. Whether you prefer cinematic compositi…

Gamemag.ruOct 29, 2026
Названа дата выхода дополнения Cronos: Lazarus для Cronos: The New Dawn от создателей ремейка Silent Hill 2

После долгого молчания польская студия Bloober Team наконец объявила дату релиза сюжетного дополнения Cronos: Lazarus для научно-фантастического хоррора Cronos: The New Dawn (наш обзор).

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаOct 28, 2026
Cronos: Lazarus отправляет спасать утраченную Сущность — DLC выйдет 3 декабря

Bloober Team представила Cronos: Lazarus — сюжетное дополнение для научно-фантастического survival horror Cronos: The New Dawn. Ролик раскрывает историю героя, восставшего против Коллектива, новых врагов, способности и дату релиза. Игрокам …

Community AnnouncementsOct 28, 2026
Cronos: Lazarus - Story Trailer & Release Date Announcement

He once served the Collective. Now, he has become its target... Cronos: Lazarus arrives December 3 on PC and consoles! Uncover the Warden's past, unleash his power, and confront a relentless hunter. 🎬 Watch the new Story Trailer and uncove…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаOct 28, 2026
Cronos: Lazarus получила сюжетный трейлер - Bloober Team раскрыла дату выхода

Разработчики из Bloober Team давно обещали, что в этом году игроки смогут оценить Cronos: Lazarus — сюжетное дополнение к их недавнему проекту, положившему начало новой успешной франшизе. Команда из Кракова сдержала своё слово: стали извест…

Gamemag.ruOct 27, 2026
Красота ужасного мира: Хоррор Cronos: The New Dawn получил фоторежим

Студия Bloober Team выпустила для научно-фантастического хоррора Cronos: The New Dawn (наш обзор) бесплатное обновление с фоторежимом. Новая функция появилась спустя более года после релиза игры.

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаOct 26, 2026
Cronos: The New Dawn получила новое обновление - добавлен фоторежим и возможность пропускать внутриигровые ролики

Студия Bloober Team выпустила бесплатное обновление для Cronos: The New Dawn на ПК и консолях — как раз к Хэллоуину. В игре появился фоторежим, а также ряд других улучшений — всё это в преддверии «Halloweek» (хэллоуинской недели). Фоторежим…

Community AnnouncementsOct 26, 2026
Free Photo Mode Update Is Available Now!

PHOTO MODE UPDATE & FIXES Photo Mode just dropped in Cronos: The New Dawn with a free update on PC and consoles! 📸 Capture every thrilling moment with various camera settings, screen filters, and fun stickers! We cannot wait to see your sp…

Community AnnouncementsOct 9, 2026
Cronos: The New Dawn - a special bundle with Silver Pines is here!

We're merging two survival horror experiences together in one bundle! Uncover dark mysteries, fight nightmarish monstrosities, and manage your scarce resources in Silver Pines and Cronos: The New Dawn! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/…

Community AnnouncementsOct 2, 2026
Cronos: The New Dawn is up to 55% off during Autumn Sale!

Cronos: The New Dawn is part of the Steam Autumn Sale, with 50% discount on the Standard Edition and 55% off the Deluxe Edition! Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and travel back in time to har…

Community AnnouncementsOct 1, 2026
Cronos: The New Dawn available in a special bundle with Dying Light: The Beast!

Two nightmarish experiences in one collection to kick off the spooky season! Dying Light: The Beast and Cronos:The New Dawn are joining forces for a special horror bundle. Get both titles and enter two worlds with one common goal - survive!…

Gamemag.ruSep 24, 2026
"Сражайся как Смотритель": Представлено геймплейное видео дополнения Cronos: Lazarus для Cronos: The New Dawn

Разработчики из польской студии Bloober Team выпустили четырехминутную геймплейную демонстрацию сюжетного расширения Cronos: Lazarus для прошлогоднего научно-фантастического хоррора Cronos: The New Dawn (наш обзор). Видеоролик знакомит с ос…

PlayGround.ru - официальная группаSep 21, 2026
Дополнение Lazarus для Cronos: The New Dawn получило свежий геймплейный трейлер

Студия Cronos: The New Dawn представила геймплейный ролик сюжетного дополнения Lazarus. Четырёхминутное видео демонстрирует сражения и новые способности главного героя — Следопыта, известного также как Pathfinder. Об этом сообщают разработч…

Community AnnouncementsSep 21, 2026
Cronos: Lazarus | Fight Like The Pathfinder | Gameplay Showcase

Travelers! Take a deeper look at Cronos: Lazarus in action! See the Pathfinder in a more visceral and intense style of gameplay that builds on what players loved about Cronos: The New Dawn and takes it even further. The gameplay takes a dee…

CGMagazineSep 5, 2026
gamescom 2026 — Cronos: Lazarus is a Meaner, Faster Return to New Dawn

Bloober Team has been delivering some fantastic releases over the past year, first with Silent Hill 2 and then with Cronos: The New Dawn, a grim, bleak vision of the future built around a concept the studio developed. Now, it is set to rele…

Gamemag.ruAug 2, 2026
Cronos: The New Dawn заговорит по-русски на ПК

Студия Mechanics VoiceOver (R.G. MVO) объявила об успешном закрытии сбора средств на производство русской озвучки Cronos: The New Dawn для ПК. В соцсетях команда сообщила, что неофициальный дубляж давно в разработке.

Community AnnouncementsJul 29, 2026
Cronos: Lazarus is heading to gamescom 2026!

We're excited to announce that Cronos: Lazarus will be at gamescom 2026 in Cologne from August 26-30 📅 ! Whether you're coming to meet the team, connect with fellow sci-fi horror fans, or discover what we've been working on for our upcomin…

Read our dispatch on this
Gamemag.ruJul 7, 2026
Охота началась: Представлен геймплейный тизер дополнения Cronos: Lazarus для Cronos: The New Dawn

Студия Bloober Team опубликовала геймплейный тизер сюжетного дополнения Cronos: Lazarus для прошлогоднего научно-фантастического хоррора Cronos: The New Dawn.

Gamemag.ruJul 4, 2026
Телепортация, приманки и другие особенности в геймплейной демонстрации Cronos: Lazarus

Польская студия Bloober Team выпустила видео с первой полноценной геймплейной демонстрацией сюжетного дополнения Cronos: Lazarus для научно-фантастического хоррора Cronos: The New Dawn. В ролике разработчики рассказали о новых игровых механ…

Community AnnouncementsJun 29, 2026
Cronos: The New Dawn is 40% off during the Summer Sale!

In a desolate world filled with ever-present danger, your survival hinges on your ability to strategize and plan ahead Step into the world of Cronos: The New Dawn by grabbing it for a special Summer Sale price on Steam. Explore our bundles …

Gamemag.ruJun 25, 2026
Хоррор Cronos: The New Dawn от создателей ремейка Silent Hill 2 окупился и начал приносить прибыль

Студия Bloober Team объявила, что научно-фантастических хоррор Cronos: The New Dawn полностью окупился и начал приносить чистую прибыль. Это произошло спустя девять месяцев после релиза.

Gamemag.ruJun 7, 2026
История Cronos: The New Dawn продолжится осенью — представлен тизер дополнения Lazarus

В рамках IGN Live 2026 состоялся официальный анонс дополнения Lazarus для Cronos: The New Dawn. Разработчики представили тизер-трейлер DLC и сообщили, что новая порция контента станет доступна пользователям Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, N…

Community AnnouncementsJun 6, 2026
Cronos: Lazarus - Story DLC Announced!

Wield the Pathfinder’s powers and witness his brutal transformation into the Warden in Lazarus, the story expansion to Cronos: The New Dawn by Bloober Team and Pixel Ant Games! Use enhanced traversal and combat abilities to outrun a relentl…

Gamemag.ruJun 1, 2026
Bloober Team официально представит Cronos: Lazarus через неделю

На этой неделе в китайских соцсетях всплыло название Cronos: Lazarus. В сети раньше времени появился логотип грядущего проекта, а сегодня стало известно об официальном показе.

Community AnnouncementsApr 10, 2026
Cronos: The New Dawn - Launches on Mac April 28th

It’s time to continue the vocation on a new platform! Cronos: The New Dawn is set to launch on Mac on April 28! Our game will run natively on Macs with Apple silicon and will support MetalFX Upscalling and Ray Tracing! Such is our calling! …

Community AnnouncementsMar 19, 2026
Cronos: The New Dawn is 30% off during the Spring Sale!

A brutal, atmospheric survival horror where every decision matters. Fight, harvest souls, and survive in a world shaped by time and decay! Step into the world of Cronos: The New Dawn by grabbing it for a special Spring Sale price on Steam. …

Community AnnouncementsMar 13, 2026
Cronos: The New Dawn bundles with Amnesia: The Bunker and SOMA!

Travelers! We’re not slowing down with thrilling horror collabs, and this time we’ve teamed up with our friends from Frictional Games to merge Cronos: The New Dawn with their incredible experiences! Here are the results of our cooperation! …