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Cronos: The New Dawn Unveils Gamescom Trailer Ahead of September 5 Release

The new footage highlights body‑horror foes that combine through a merge mechanic under strict supply constraints.

Overview

  • A cinematic trailer debuted during Gamescom Opening Night Live, opening from a cat’s‑eye view and featuring an on‑stage appearance by the Traveler in full cosplay.
  • Some outlets noted a fleeting shot of a character resembling Silent Hill 2’s James Sunderland, which remains unconfirmed by Bloober Team.
  • Developer interviews detailed Orphans created by a disease that drives them to merge, with corpse‑burning via flamethrower emphasized to prevent larger threats.
  • Fresh gameplay footage showcases third‑person combat with targeted weak points, on‑the‑fly weapon swapping, and resource scavenging, drawing comparisons to Dead Space and Resident Evil.
  • Cronos: The New Dawn releases September 5 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store.