Cronos : La nouvelle ère confirme le retour de Bloober sur Nintendo Switch 2 avec une date de sortie en septembre

Cronos: The New Dawn is officially set to launch on September 5, 2025, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, with simultaneous releases on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The announcement was made during today’s July 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, marking a major milestone for Bloober Team as they expand their horror legacy beyond Silent Hill 2 (2024 remake) into a bold new survival horror universe.

The reveal included a brand-new gameplay trailer showcasing the Switch 2 version in stunning detail—highlighting the game’s atmospheric shift between fractured timelines, grotesque enemies, and a deeply immersive crafting and progression system. Players step into the role of The Traveler, a lone figure navigating a world warped by time and terror, where every decision ripples through past and future.

Key features confirmed in the trailer:

• Time-Travel Mechanics: Explore multiple eras—from ruined cities of the past to desolate, post-apocalyptic wastelands—each with unique threats and environmental puzzles.
• Evolutionary Enemies: After defeating a monster, beware: if it absorbs a fallen foe, it mutates into a far more terrifying form, forcing players to adapt or perish.
• Resource Scarcity & Crafting: Survive by scavenging limited materials to craft weapons, ammo, and tools. Every supply counts—there’s no safe return to base.
• Dead Space-Inspired Atmosphere: The game leans heavily into claustrophobic dread, mechanical horror, and psychological tension, drawing clear inspiration from Dead Space while carving its own identity.

Bloober Team’s creative lead, Marcell Sztanki, emphasized the studio’s mission: “We wanted to build a world where fear isn’t just in the jump scares—it’s in the silence between breaths, in the weight of every choice, and in the way time itself seems to betray you.”

Our hands-on preview confirmed the studio’s promise—Cronos: The New Dawn isn’t just another entry in the survival horror genre. It’s a refined, relentless experience that blends narrative depth, environmental storytelling, and visceral combat into a haunting journey through humanity’s unraveling.

“It feels like Bloober Team has cherry-picked from the best of the genre and fashioned a survival horror beast of its own.” – Our Preview Verdict

For more details on what else was revealed during the July 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, including updates on Metroid Prime 4, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s expansion, visit our dedicated coverage: Click here to explore the full showcase highlights.

Stay tuned for more deep dives into Cronos’ lore, developer interviews, and the full launch roadmap as we approach September 5, 2025. The Traveler is waiting—and time is running out.

🎮 Cronos: The New Dawn – Coming September 5, 2025
From the creators of Silent Hill 2. From the depths of time, horror returns.