Deep in the heart of the very place that inspired Cronos: The New Dawn’s haunting atmosphere, we’ve just wrapped up our first official hands-on session with the game.
A select group of journalists and content creators experienced Cronos for the very first time in the midst of Kraków’s iconic Nowa Huta district, the real-life inspiration for our game’s New Dawn.
📍 Ground Zero: The Steelworks
This was no ordinary venue. Nowa Huta’s stark, brutalist legacy shapes both the game’s visuals and its emotional core - a setting that perfectly echoes New Dawn’s fractured future.
During the session, participants dove into an exclusive, fully playable slice of the game, featuring:
🧠 Real-time survival combat against the Orphans
🔁 The unique Merge mechanic that makes every encounter feel unpredictable
🎮 A look into the game’s inventory and progression systems
⛓️ All set against the backdrop of an oppressive atmosphere, filled with tense exploration and moments of pure horror
But this hands-on wasn’t just about gameplay. It also marked the debut of our official Traveler cosplayer - brought to life in an environment that felt like it was lifted straight from the game.
Step by step, the line between our reality and Cronos’ world begins to blur.
And this is just the beginning...
Such is our calling.
📸 Check out more photos from Ground Zero below!
