‘Impeccable’ Sci-Fi Horror Cronos Adds New PS5 Story DLC This Year
Bloober Team’s sci-fi horror title Cronos: The New Dawn, which received critical acclaim including a glowing “impeccable” review, will receive story-focused DLC later in 2026 titled Cronos: Lazarus. The expansion significantly shifts the gameplay experience, emphasizing faster and more aggressive combat mechanics compared to the original’s precision-focused approach.
In Cronos: Lazarus, players assume the role of the Warden, a battle-hardened elite agent of the Collective who has been “scarred and broken by a lifetime of survival in the wasteland.” Unlike Cronos: The New Dawn, where players were encouraged to focus on precision and carefully choose their battles, the Warden’s playstyle reflects the mindset of the Collective’s elite operatives. The DLC centers around a covert mission that the organization must keep hidden, suggesting a narrative focus on the Warden’s personal stakes and the dangerous nature of their assignment.
The tonal shift represents a deliberate design choice to provide players with a contrasting gameplay experience. Rather than the measured, strategic approach of the original, Lazarus emphasizes action and intensity, allowing players to experience the role of a seasoned operative shaped by wasteland survival. The announcement demonstrates Bloober Team’s commitment to expanding the Cronos universe with substantial content that offers distinct gameplay experiences while maintaining the sci-fi horror atmosphere that defined The New Dawn.