The pre-load date and download size for Bloober Team’s upcoming survival horror game, Cronos: The New Dawn, have been revealed.
PlayStationSize on Twitter/X has revealed the pre-load date and download size for the PS5 version of Cronos: The New Dawn, courtesy of recent database entries made to PlayStation servers. The upcoming survival horror game will take up a modest amount of storage space. That said, those with limited available storage on the internal drive are advised to clear up some space in advance. It goes without saying that storage expansion options are available for those who need them.
Cronos: The New Dawn Download Size
The download size Cronos: The New Dawn on PS5 can be seen below.
- 21.429 GB
Pre-load Date
The pre-load schedule for Cronos: The New Dawn on PS5 can be seen below.
- Deluxe Edition: September 1, 2025
- Standard Edition: September 3, 2025
The pre-load for Cronos: The New Dawn will come with the latest update pre-installed for anyone who pre-ordered a digital copy of the game, though an update may be rolled out closer to the early access release on September 3, 2025, as well as the game’s launch on September 5, 2025. Meanwhile, those who purchased the game on disc will likely be required to download the update. The file size of the PS5 version of Cronos: The New Dawn (21.429 GB) is less than half of Bloober Team’s previous title, the Silent Hill 2 remake (50.535 GB).
The review embargo for Cronos: The New Dawn is expected to be lifted close to launch day. While the exact time has not been confirmed, it will likely follow typical patterns, with the embargo lifting at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 9 AM CET.
Cronos: The New Dawn is set to be released for for PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S, macOS, and the Nintendo Switch 2. Players assume the role of the Traveler, who must rely on both close-quarters combat and firearms to survive against relentless foes. However, enemies pose an ongoing threat even after being killed: unless their bodies are incinerated, they can merge with fallen corpses, returning as stronger, more formidable variants.
