Horror fans got a great announcement over the weekend, with the upcoming game from Silent Hill developers at Bloober Team revealingCronos: The New Dawn’s official release date on Jun 16, 2025. If you’re a fan ofDead SpaceandThe Last of Us, not to mention the iconic Silent Hill franchise, this game looks incredibly promising and should definitely be on your wishlist.
Cronos: The New Dawnpromises players a"philosophical horror"experiencein the must-play single-player sci-fi shooter. It will also feature intense combat, a unique and compelling original story, and plenty of other interesting features to get horror fans excited.Cronos: The New Dawnis available for pre-order on all major platforms now.
Cronos: The New Dawn Should Be On Every Horror Fan’s Wishlist
Bloober Team’s Upcoming Horror Sensation Has Plenty To Offer
Cronos: The New Dawnhas me more excited than any other horror game release this year, which is saying a lot with games likeDying Light: The Beastslated for a September release, as well as Supermassive’sDirective 8020,though that waspushed to 2026, among others. The new release date trailer gives us a better sense of what to expectnext month when the game officially launches.
In particular, we get a brief look at the characters and setting, with third-person gameplay and cinematics that could be pulledstraight out ofDead Space.Cronos: The New Dawn’sfocus on psychological/philosophical horrormeans we can expect much more than simple jump scares, and with its survival-based story, I’m hoping for character and plot development on the level ofThe Last of Us.
Cronos Promises A Unique Horror Experience
It’s Past Time For A New & Original Horror Game
Because this is a new original IP from the same team that brought usSilent Hill 2, I’m convincedCronos: The New Dawncould easily be the next major horror blockbuster,assuming it can deliver on both narrative and gameplay.Players are going to be especially drawn to a unique horror story in the game, and relying on simple tricks won’t cut it.
However, after watching the newest trailer, I’m sold on the style and setting and really looking forward to the narrative elements, especially after the scene with the two characters speaking next to a piano. This scene suggests to me thatthe story will be at the forefront of this game,with horrifying gameplay to complement it, rather than the other way around.
Overall, if you haven’t had a chance to check outCronos: The New Dawnand are a fan of the horror genre, the newest trailer will undoubtedly pique your interest. This is a game that needs to be on your radar, and with a September 5 release now officially locked in, it’s one of the most exciting launches of the summer.
