PS5 offers exclusive physical release of Cronos The New Dawn

The PS5 is the only platform offering a true physical release for Cronos The New Dawn.

PS5 stands alone with a physical copy of Cronos The New Dawn

Bloober Team has announced that its new game Cronos: The New Dawn will only have a physical release on PS5, leaving players on other consoles with limited options. The title was launched on September 5 along with a partnership with Skybound Games for retail distribution. On Switch 2, the game will utilize the controversial Game Key Card format, which does not include actual game data, while Xbox won't have a physical release at all. The PS5 version will retail at $59.99 and come with bonus content, including an in-game skin and physical stickers. This highlights ongoing concerns about the future of physical games amidst a digital shift, with more players gravitating towards digital purchases.

The decision by Bloober Team to offer a physical copy exclusively on PS5 reflects broader industry trends where physical game sales continue to dwindle. This move may increase demand from collectors and traditional gamers who prefer owning physical copies. However, as digital sales rise, there’s a growing risk of diminishing availability of physical games. This is especially urgent as platforms like Nintendo introduce formats that challenge game retention and accessibility. The conversations around the sustainability of physical media are likely to intensify as developers and publishers navigate these changes. Ultimately, this scenario exemplifies the current ideological divide in gaming preferences between physical ownership and digital convenience.

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This may signal a continuing trend of declining physical game availability across platforms.