Cronos: New Dawn Sells 200K Units to Date, No Sequel Plans Announced

Bloober Team’s New Release: Cronos – The New Dawn Achieves 200K in Sales

This week, Bloober Team shared a noteworthy update regarding their latest sci-fi horror title, Cronos: The New Dawn, announcing that it has successfully sold 200, 000 digital units within its first three days of release. While this figure indicates a solid start, it may not meet all expectations, particularly given its launch across all major gaming platforms, including the innovative Nintendo Switch 2, which has already set sales records.

CEO Insights: A Positive Outlook Despite Initial Sales

Despite the mixed sales figures, Bloober Team’s CEO, Piotr Babieno, remains optimistic. In a conversation with Bankier.pl, he clarified that the production costs for Cronos: The New Dawn were lower than what investors initially estimated. This reduction in budget implies a less challenging path towards recouping investment costs:

We also noticed that the costs of creating Cronos: The New Dawn were estimated at over PLN 100 million ($27.4 million).I can assure you that the development budget was certainly not that high, and even though we are counting on very good sales results, the break-even point is not as high as analysts indicate. We are completely confident about the company’s investment growth and earnings. All our analyses indicate that things will be fine, but we will of course report on sales levels when we reach significant milestones.

No Plans for a Sequel, But Future Opportunities Ahead

Babieno further disclosed that the studio is not currently considering a sequel to Cronos: The New Dawn. However, he did mention the potential for transmedia ventures, which could involve adaptations for cinema or television. Looking ahead, Bloober Team is working on larger projects set to debut over the next few years, and Babieno is confident that these titles will surpass the success of 2025’s releases.

Critical Reception: Review Highlights

If you’re contemplating whether to dive into Cronos: The New Dawn, consider checking out our review by Francesco De Meo. He rated the game an impressive 8 out of 10. Although the initial hours may not fully captivate players from a gameplay standpoint, the game evolves into a compelling experience. De Meo states:

Although its first hours do a frankly bad job of getting players involved from a gameplay perspective, Cronos: The New Dawn is ultimately a very engaging game, and one of Bloober Team’s best games alongside the Silent Hill 2 remake. While its flaws remain evident throughout the adventure, the game’s unique setting, engaging mystery-filled story, and gameplay, which starts coming together after the very first boss battle a few hours in, make The Traveler’s mission one worthy of embarking on for all survival horror fans, especially those who love the Dead Space series.

For those intrigued by Bloober Team’s latest offering, it seems that Cronos: The New Dawn is worth exploring, given the essential elements it brings to the survival horror genre.

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