Cronos: The New Dawn is just days away from its worldwide release. Here’s when you can download it, how large the install size is, and when preload begins.
Cronos: The New Dawn is a dark action adventure with sci-fi elements, launching in September 2025 across all major platforms. We’ve gathered all the key info on preloads, file size, and launch times for you.
Cronos: The New Dawn – When can I download it?
Cronos: The New Dawn releases worldwide on September 5, 2025, with servers unlocking at the same time across all regions. Deluxe Edition owners get 48 hours of early access, starting on September 3, 2025, with the same global unlock times applying.
Here are the exact server start times by time zone:
- Pacific Time (PT): 7:00 AM
- Central Time (CT): 9:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): 10:00 AM
- British Summer Time (BST): 3:00 PM
- Central European Time (CET): 4:00 PM
- Australian Eastern Time (AET): 12:00 AM (September 6)
- Brasília Time (BRT): 11:00 AM
- Central Standard Time (CST): 8:00 AM
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 11:00 PM
- China Standard Time (CST): 10:00 PM
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 10:00 AM
This ensures a simultaneous global launch for all players, no matter the region.
When does the Cronos: The New Dawn preload start?
Preload access depends on which edition you purchase:
- Deluxe Edition: Preload begins September 1, 2025
- Standard Edition: Preload begins September 3, 2025
Pre-load is available on all platforms—PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Deluxe Edition buyers not only get to download earlier, but also gain 48 hours of early access. Since the servers unlock globally at the same time, there’s no need for region-specific pre-loads.
Download size for Cronos: The New Dawn
On PlayStation 5, Cronos: The New Dawn takes up about 21.4 GB. The size may vary slightly depending on platform, but it’s relatively modest compared to many recent releases. Updates may roll out ahead of launch, so you’ll be ready to play right away—but a larger day-one patch is still possible.
