In the gameplay reveal trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn, a voice warned the Traveler to "Stay focused, stay cautious." That wasn’t just atmospheric flavor—it was a warning...
Today, Bloober Team is releasing a short developer diary offering an in-depth look at how combat works in Cronos: The New Dawn, where every encounter is shaped by a brutal and evolving threat: The Merge. Enemies known as Orphans can absorb nearby corpses to transform mid-battle into deadlier forms, gaining new abilities and dramatically shifting the flow of combat in real time. This mechanic raises the stakes with every kill, making tactical decision-making and spatial awareness absolutely critical.
Highlights from the dev diary include:
Escalating Threats – Learn how enemy Merging alters combat strategy and enemy behavior.
Arena Control – Master the flow of battle by preventing Merges through smart positioning and weapon choice.
Enemy Roles – Discover the different types of Orphans and how to counter each effectively.
Read the full PlayStation Blog Post.
Watch the full dev diary here with Jacek Zięba (Game Director) and Shamil Yanbukhtin (Lead Combat Designer).
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