Cronos: Lazarus is New Story DLC for The New Dawn, Launches This Fall

The Warden is the protagonist this time, as players control him during the Pathfinder days to try to find someone important.

Posted By | On 07th, Jun. 2026

Cronos Lazarus

One of the worst-kept secrets heading into the Summer of Gaming, Bloober Team’s Cronos: Lazarus has finally been announced. As previously claimed, it’s DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn launching this Fall for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Instead of Traveler ND-3576, you’ll control the Warden. Or rather, the Warden before he assumed that role, i.e. the Pathfinder. After the Collective effectively leaves him for dead, he seeks out someone important – a “lost Essence” that he’s not keen to let go.

And while he’s not quite at 100 percent, the Pathfinder is still a powerful opponent. He favors a more aggressive playstyle and possesses unique abilities, including creating a decoy and turning invisible for a period to get the drop on foes. He’ll need all of this and more to surge ahead, especially since Bloober Team promises “even harsher challenges” than before.

That includes a pursuer, one tasked by the Collective to eliminate the Pathfinder. Of course, as you progress through Lazarus, you’ll learn more about his past and what ultimately shaped him into the Warden. Given the lengths he’s willing to go, it can’t be anything pleasant.

Cronos: Lazarus doesn’t have a price yet, so stay tuned for more updates in the coming months. Check out our thoughts on the base game in the meantime. A free demo is also available on all platforms for those who want to try before buying.


Keep On Reading!

Virtua Fighter Crossroads is An “Open Sandbox RPG,” Says Producer, Where “Player Choice Matters”

Virtua Fighter Crossroads is An “Open Sandbox RPG,” Says Producer, Where “Player Choice Matters”

RGG Studio's Riichiro Yamada also promises a "lot of side content", including "side quests with the old cast" ...

Star Wars Eclipse “Simply Cannot Be Completed” if Quantic Dream Proceeds With Layoffs, Say Devs

Star Wars Eclipse “Simply Cannot Be Completed” if Quantic Dream Proceeds With Layoffs, Say Devs

After announcing layoffs for 115 employees following the failure of Spellcasters Chronicles, developers are st...

Dinoblade Launches on July 23rd, Prehistoric Souls-like Combat Showcased in New Trailer

Dinoblade Launches on July 23rd, Prehistoric Souls-like Combat Showcased in New Trailer

What began as a humble series of animations by Jean Nguyen back in 2022 has evolved into a full-fledged PC tit...

Grand Theft Auto 6 Has Seen “Record” Pre-Orders on Xbox Series X/S, Clarifies Microsoft

Grand Theft Auto 6 Has Seen “Record” Pre-Orders on Xbox Series X/S, Clarifies Microsoft

An Xbox spokesperson said that recent estimates "don't represent pre-order data" and that people should "wait ...

Grand Theft Auto 6 Won’t Get a Disc-Based Physical Copy, Despite Recent Reports – Rumor

Grand Theft Auto 6 Won’t Get a Disc-Based Physical Copy, Despite Recent Reports – Rumor

A "source with knowledge of the plans" told The Hollywood Reporter that it's not on the cards, either at launc...

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Showcases Havana’s Astonishing Glow-Up and Authenticity

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Showcases Havana’s Astonishing Glow-Up and Authenticity

From changes in lighting due to nightfall or different types of rainfall and winds, the city looks better than...