We at NerdLeaks are watching a fresh possible leak that could point to more content for Cronos. According to Push Square, a name linked to the franchise — Cronos: Lazarus — has appeared in an IGN article listing games set to appear in the outlet’s live shows around Summer Game Fest. Take this with a pinch of salt, but if true it could be the next step for Bloober Team’s sci‑fi horror series.
What Was Reported
Per Push Square, the new Cronos content Bloober Team teased back in April appears under the name Cronos: Lazarus in an IGN roundup of titles that will feature in the outlet’s live presentations. Bloober Team has not made any public mention of the name, and it is not clear whether Cronos: Lazarus is a brand new game or DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn.
The report notes that the IGN Live event takes place on the 6th and 7th of June this week, so we should know more by the end of Sunday if the listing is accurate. It is also suggested that the reveal could come during one of the bigger livestreams around the same period, with State of Play, Summer Game Fest, or the Xbox Games Showcase named as likely stages.
The Source & Credibility
Push Square attributes the presence of Cronos: Lazarus to an IGN article sharing games set to appear in its live shows. The name appearing in a publisher or outlet lineup is a fairly concrete kind of leak, but it is also the sort of thing that can be a placeholder, a scheduling error, or an early reveal.
Why We’re Skeptical
- According to Push Square, Bloober Team "hasn't made any public mention of the name," which means the developer has not confirmed or denied the listing.
- The listing comes from an IGN live roster rather than from official Bloober Team channels, so the claim is indirect and should be treated as unconfirmed.
- It’s explicitly "not clear" whether this is a new game or DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn, which leaves substantial ambiguity.
So, while the entry in a high‑profile outlet’s lineup is notable, we advise readers to treat the leak as provisional — allegedly present in another outlet’s schedule, but not yet corroborated by the developer.
What It Could Mean
If Cronos: Lazarus is indeed real, there are a few straightforward possibilities, all of which are consistent with the limited information we have:
- It could be an expansion or DLC for Cronos: The New Dawn, extending the story or adding new gameplay loops.
- It could be an entirely new entry in the Cronos line — a full sequel or standalone title that builds on the original’s narrative and mechanics.
- The reveal could simply be a marketing tease tied to the studio’s previous social posts that referenced how "the loop persists" and that "the mystery remains unsolved," comments Push Square notes were used in earlier teases.
There is also an interesting side note: the main character, Traveler ND‑3576, has appeared in Fortnite, but Push Square highlights that this crossover was not linked to the promotional teases being discussed. That suggests Bloober’s marketing has multiple moving parts, and any single appearance may not tell the full story.
Why This Matters
Whether Cronos: Lazarus is a small expansion or a major new release, the potential announcement matters for fans of Cronos: The New Dawn and for followers of Bloober Team. Push Square reminds readers that the studio has been busy — the outlet’s own review awarded Cronos: The New Dawn an 8/10 and praised its visuals, score, and mystery — and also notes Bloober’s work on a Silent Hill remake. If the listing proves accurate, we could learn more during the upcoming live events named in the push coverage.
Take this with a pinch of salt: the presence of a name in an outlet's lineup is notable but not definitive. We’ll be watching the livestreams that Push Square highlights and expect there to be clarity by the end of the week if the IGN listing was legitimate. If true, Cronos: Lazarus will be one of the first concrete pieces of news about Bloober’s next moves for the franchise — and we’re excited to find out whether it’s an expansion, a sequel, or something else entirely.
