Cronos: The New Dawn: File Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

While they are not counted as primary collectibles for trophies (unlike Travelogs or Comic Books), Files are the most comprehensive source of lore in Cronos: The New Dawn. If you want to piece together the events of "The Change" or understand the motivations of the Collective, tracking down every note and memo is essential.

Files appear in fixed locations across both the past and future timelines. Once collected, they are permanently stored in your in-game menu.

All collected Files are organized into specific tabs within the Database section of your menu. To achieve a "Complete Database," you must find items across several categories:

Medical Reports: Frequently found in the Hospital and Pharmacy, detailing the early biological effects of the plague.
Incident Logs: Primarily located in the Steelworks and Police Station, documenting the collapse of order during the initial outbreak.
Personal Notes: Intimate letters and diaries hidden in apartments and the Abbey that humanize the tragedy of 1980s Poland.
Collective Directives: Rare files found near Traveler Outposts that reveal the mysterious goals of your handlers.

Files are thin and often found on desks or floors, making them easier to overlook than the glowing Essences or bulky Comic Books. Unlike ammo, which is often in crates, Files are almost always found on tables, clipboards, or stuck to walls.

Every File has a single, permanent spawn point. If you miss one in a story-locked area (like certain parts of the Hospital), you may need to find it in a New Game+ run.

While there is no "File Collector" trophy, these items are tracked in your final game stats. If you are aiming for a perfect 100% save file, you must find all of them.

Because there are dozens of these documents scattered across the timeline, missing just one can leave a gap in your Database. To complete your lore collection, we highly recommend using our Cronos: The New Dawn interactive map guides to find all files listed below.

Name	Map Location	Details
A Stranger FriendBlock 34 OutpostA Stranger Friend	Block 34 Outpost	Located on the table in the living room.
Police InstructionsStation APolice Instructions	Station A	Location Submitted By: Firefly
House Of PlagueUnity HospitalHouse Of Plague	Unity Hospital	Found on a desk inside the guard room.
A Shared FateUnity HospitalA Shared Fate	Unity Hospital	Located on the bench along the hallway.
A Man Who ChangedBlock 34 OutpostA Man Who Changed	Block 34 Outpost	Located on a chair close to the ladder.
In The Mouth Of SicknessUnity HospitalIn The Mouth Of Sickness	Unity Hospital	Found on the examination table in the consultation room.
Morgue Worker’s NoteUnity HospitalMorgue Worker’s Note	Unity Hospital	Found on a medical stand by the bed.
Terrible ThingsBlock 34 OutpostTerrible Things	Block 34 Outpost	Found floating with a coat rack and a TV along the path.
Coroner's StatementUnity HospitalCoroner's Statement	Unity Hospital	Found on a desk just past the morgue entrance.
Well to HellThe Moonshine DenWell to Hell	The Moonshine Den	Found on the counter under the windows.
1954 News ClippingThe Moonshine Den1954 News Clipping	The Moonshine Den	Found next to the doorway leading to the kitchen.
Open Your Eyes!The Moonshine DenOpen Your Eyes!	The Moonshine Den	Located on a table in the kitchen.
Hope UnyieldingUnity HospitalHope Unyielding	Unity Hospital	Found on the counter in the side room of the morgue.
A New BegginingThe Moonshine DenA New Beggining	The Moonshine Den	Found on the desk, near the doorway leading on the balcony.
Strange NoteThe Moonshine DenStrange Note	The Moonshine Den	Found on the sound speaker between the bookshelf and the desk.
Their Time Has ComeThe Moonshine DenTheir Time Has Come	The Moonshine Den	Located on the cabinet next to a fan in the corner of the room.
Angela’s Birthday PartyThe Moonshine DenAngela’s Birthday Party	The Moonshine Den	Located on the washer in the bathroom. It contains the safe code.
Blood and SnowThe Moonshine DenBlood and Snow	The Moonshine Den	Located inside the bathroom next to the toilet seat.
A Well Deserved EndThe Moonshine DenA Well Deserved End	The Moonshine Den	Located on the pinboard above the TV.
Get Rid Of It!The Moonshine DenGet Rid Of It!	The Moonshine Den	Located on the wall next to the door of apartment no. 5.
Playing GodUnity HospitalPlaying God	Unity Hospital	Found on the desk in the director's office.
The UnfeasibleUnity HospitalThe Unfeasible	Unity Hospital	Found on the table inside ward no. 2.
Dr. Weronica KaminskaUnity HospitalDr. Weronica Kaminska	Unity Hospital	Found on a table inside the doctor's office.
The Whole GangUnity HospitalThe Whole Gang	Unity Hospital	Found on the cabinet inside the doctor's office.
Government AnnouncementThe SarcophagusGovernment Announcement	The Sarcophagus	Found on the wall by the door. Interact with the white poster.
Resourcefulness Is KeyTailor's ShopResourcefulness Is Key	Tailor's Shop	Found on the pinboard along the stairs.
Dangerous GamesTailor's ShopDangerous Games	Tailor's Shop	Found on the desk by the window.
Minimizing LossesUnity HospitalMinimizing Losses	Unity Hospital	Found on the desk inside the director's locked office.
Remain Calm!Tailor's ShopRemain Calm!	Tailor's Shop	Found on the fusebox by the gate.
Missing Person ReportTailor's ShopMissing Person Report	Tailor's Shop	Located on a pinboard inside the storage room.
Emergency AssemblyThe Moonshine DenEmergency Assembly	The Moonshine Den	Located on the pinboard opposite the exit.
I've Got the Keys!The Moonshine DenI've Got the Keys!	The Moonshine Den	Located on the electric panel next to the bunker's entrance.
Chaos TamedThe Underground StationChaos Tamed	The Underground Station	Located on the counter inside the Magnolia shop.
Fever DreamsUnity HospitalFever Dreams	Unity Hospital	Found on a hospital stretcher.
Gienek LisThe Moonshine DenGienek Lis	The Moonshine Den	Located on the wall next to a pinboard.
File Disorder!The Moonshine DenFile Disorder!	The Moonshine Den	Located on the table next to the stairs.
Number 94The Moonshine DenNumber 94	The Moonshine Den	Located on a chair next to some pipes.
The UltimatumThe Moonshine DenThe Ultimatum	The Moonshine Den	Located on a blue crate next to some coal.
Running On EmptyUnity HospitalRunning On Empty	Unity Hospital	Found on a table in a side room of the storage room.
The Greatest EnemyThe Underground StationThe Greatest Enemy	The Underground Station	Located on the metal box next to the stone pillar.
A Concerned Wife’s LetterStation AA Concerned Wife’s Letter	Station A	Found on a bench opposite the Memory Orb.
Wires and SpinesThe TerminalWires and Spines	The Terminal	Found on the desk, immediately after waking up from the Ascendance Sequence.
Fear ItselfStation AFear Itself	Station A	Found on a bench at the end of the hallway.
Join Us!The Underground StationJoin Us!	The Underground Station	Located inside a suitcase near the cliff's edge.
A Faithful HeartStation AA Faithful Heart	Station A	Located on the bench in the waiting area.
Rules Of TransitStation ARules Of Transit	Station A	Located on the wall opposite the door entrance.
Family FirstStation AFamily First	Station A	Located on the cabinet immediately after entering the room through the cracked wall.
A Crumpled NoteUnity HospitalA Crumpled Note	Unity Hospital	Found on a body trolley just past the open doors.
Untamable UrgeUnity HospitalUntamable Urge	Unity Hospital	Found on the medical cart in the hallway.
Information for TravelersPharmacyInformation for Travelers	Pharmacy	Located on a seat at the back of the tram.
Change Of PlansUnity HospitalChange Of Plans	Unity Hospital	Found on a cabinet inside Dr Dawid Zybert's office.
History of New DawnPharmacyHistory of New Dawn	Pharmacy	Located on one of the library’s shelves.
The Architecture of New DawnPharmacyThe Architecture of New Dawn	Pharmacy	Located on top of a box on the upper section of the library.
Happy AccidentsUnity HospitalHappy Accidents	Unity Hospital	Found on a cabinet inside Dr Dawid Zybert's office.
Dr. Weronica KaminskaUnity HospitalDr. Weronica Kaminska	Unity Hospital	Found on a cabinet inside Dr Dawid Zybert's office.
Hygiene is the Foundation of Health!PharmacyHygiene is the Foundation of Health!	Pharmacy	Located on the glass panel of the counter.
Pharmacist’s NotePharmacyPharmacist’s Note	Pharmacy	Located on the counter.
Closed CityPharmacyClosed City	Pharmacy	Located on the seat near the front of the tram.
No More Naivety!PharmacyNo More Naivety!	Pharmacy	Located on the poster pillar.
Strict QuarantineQuarantined BuildingStrict Quarantine	Quarantined Building	Located outside on the building's wall.
Get Closer With Your Closest!Quarantined BuildingGet Closer With Your Closest!	Quarantined Building	Located on the cabinet by the TV.
A Prayer For CureUnity HospitalA Prayer For Cure	Unity Hospital	Found on the table just past the door.
Into My ArmsQuarantined BuildingInto My Arms	Quarantined Building	Located on a table, immediately after the cutscene showing the anomaly.
Preparing For The VisitorUnity HospitalPreparing For The Visitor	Unity Hospital	Found on a white desk in the consultation room.
A Promise MadeUnity HospitalA Promise Made	Unity Hospital	Found on a medical stand by the bed.
Store Owner’s NoteQuarantined BuildingStore Owner’s Note	Quarantined Building	Located on the shop's window.
Anarchy!Quarantined BuildingAnarchy!	Quarantined Building	Located on the workbench inside the cobbler's shop.
Information For PassengersStation BInformation For Passengers	Station B	Found on the wall at the bottom of the stairs.
No Such LuxuryStation BNo Such Luxury	Station B	Found on a bench in the waiting area of the station.
The UncorruptibleStation BThe Uncorruptible	Station B	Found on the console in the control room.
Police ReportBlock 34 OutpostPolice Report	Block 34 Outpost	Located on the table in the middle of the room.
Remain In Your Flats!Block 34 OutpostRemain In Your Flats!	Block 34 Outpost	Located at the entrance of the apartment building.
List of ResidentsBlock 34 OutpostList of Residents	Block 34 Outpost	Located on a table immediately past the entrance of the apartment building.
The Quiet HoursBlock 34 OutpostThe Quiet Hours	Block 34 Outpost	Located on a pinboard on the wall opposite the entrance.
Stay Calm!Tram StationStay Calm!	Tram Station	Located on a bench at the tram station.
Rules of ApproachTram StationRules of Approach	Tram Station	Located on the wall near the entrance of the tram station.
Prohibited ItemsTram StationProhibited Items	Tram Station	Located on the pinboard just past the entrance.
Preventative MeasuresTram StationPreventative Measures	Tram Station	Located on the bench in the corner of the room.
The Custodians’ CareTram StationThe Custodians’ Care	Tram Station	Located on the ledge outside the ticket office.
What If?Block 34 OutpostWhat If?	Block 34 Outpost	Found on a piece of luggage at the bottom of the stairs.
The Outside ThreatsTram StationThe Outside Threats	Tram Station	Located on a table inside the tent.
Instructions of HandlingFurnace Control RoomInstructions of Handling	Furnace Control Room	Found on the pinboard of the disinfection room.
The ConnoisseurStation BThe Connoisseur	Station B	Found on a bench near the chained door.
As Their OwnFurnace Control RoomAs Their Own	Furnace Control Room	Found on a metal box inside the Furnace Control room.
The People’s ManFurnace Control RoomThe People’s Man	Furnace Control Room	Found on a stool between the lockers.
Pawn SacrificeFurnace Control RoomPawn Sacrifice	Furnace Control Room	Found on a white desk at the end of the tent.
A Refuge In The OutskirtsStation BA Refuge In The Outskirts	Station B	Found on a desk inside the kiosk.
Us And ThemFurnace Control RoomUs And Them	Furnace Control Room	Found on a workbench inside the technical section.
Eureka!Station BEureka!	Station B	Found on a bench surrounded by guts.
Take The Money And RunStation BTake The Money And Run	Station B	Found on the desk just past the entrance.
Join Us!The OutskirtsJoin Us!	The Outskirts	Found on a bench in the tram station.
To The FaithfulThe OutskirtsTo The Faithful	The Outskirts	Found on the wall past the entrance.
TogethernessThe OutskirtsTogetherness	The Outskirts	Found on a cabinet next to the TV in the living room.
Services ScheduleThe OutskirtsServices Schedule	The Outskirts	Found on the pinboard on the left wall.
Project: SeraphimCauldron Control RoomProject: Seraphim	Cauldron Control Room	Found on the desk with the computer.
Masses ScheduleThe OutskirtsMasses Schedule	The Outskirts	Found on the pinboard inside the building.
Nanic ScribblingsThe OutskirtsNanic Scribblings	The Outskirts	Found on the floor between books.
An Urgent CallThe OutskirtsAn Urgent Call	The Outskirts	Found on the floor in the kitchen.
Dr. Zybert’s FamilyThe OutskirtsDr. Zybert’s Family	The Outskirts	Found on the cabinet behind the Memory Orb.
Pilgrims From AfarThe OutskirtsPilgrims From Afar	The Outskirts	Found on the bench before the chained door.
Darkness Upon DawnCauldron Control RoomDarkness Upon Dawn	Cauldron Control Room	Found on the shelf next to the door.
Promotion Through ReplacementCauldron Control RoomPromotion Through Replacement	Cauldron Control Room	Found on a bench with a lot of chains above it.
The Sole WitnessFurnace Control RoomThe Sole Witness	Furnace Control Room	Found on the chair behind the shelf in the corner of the room.
Mysterious EngravingThe AbbeyMysterious Engraving	The Abbey	Found engraved on the door of The Abbey.
Leading The WayThe AbbeyLeading The Way	The Abbey	Found on the store counter.
Know No FearThe AbbeyKnow No Fear	The Abbey	Found on the altar.
Case By CaseThe Isolation ZoneCase By Case	The Isolation Zone	Found on a hospital stretcher in the infirmary area.
The Common SymptomsThe Isolation ZoneThe Common Symptoms	The Isolation Zone	Found on a corpse in the infirmary area.
Amidst The StormThe Isolation ZoneAmidst The Storm	The Isolation Zone	Found on a medical cabinet at the top of the stairs.
Workers’ DemandsThe Isolation ZoneWorkers’ Demands	The Isolation Zone	Found on the wall by the door entrance.
The RiseThe Isolation ZoneThe Rise	The Isolation Zone	Found on the ledge immediately past the automatic door.
The CallingThe CatacombsThe Calling	The Catacombs	Found on a ledge before the blocked path.
The Final StrawThe Isolation ZoneThe Final Straw	The Isolation Zone	Found on the table inside the room.
Fire And LightThe CatacombsFire And Light	The Catacombs	Found on the altar.
An Officer’s ConfessionThe Isolation ZoneAn Officer’s Confession	The Isolation Zone	Found on a shelf inside a building along the path with gravity jumps.
Behavioral AnalysisSteel Production HallBehavioral Analysis	Steel Production Hall	Found on a white desk.
The DisclosingThe CatacombsThe Disclosing	The Catacombs	Found on top of a coffin with a lit candle.
The RevelationThe CatacombsThe Revelation	The Catacombs	Found on a crate near the altar.
A Soldier’s DutyThe AbbeyA Soldier’s Duty	The Abbey	Found on the table next to the flickering lamp.
The Right ThingThe AbbeyThe Right Thing	The Abbey	Found on the table with small statues.
AtonementThe AbbeyAtonement	The Abbey	Found on the stool inside the room.
Under Special SurveillanceSteel Production HallUnder Special Surveillance	Steel Production Hall	Found on the desk in the control room.
Future Technology (?)Steel Production HallFuture Technology (?)	Steel Production Hall	Found on the desk in the control room.
The AssetSteel Production HallThe Asset	Steel Production Hall	Found on the pinboard next to the door.
The Things I SawSteel Production HallThe Things I Saw	Steel Production Hall	Found on the blood-stained mattress.
Signing OffSteel Production HallSigning Off	Steel Production Hall	Found on the table with some radio equipment.
ResultsThe TerminalResults	The Terminal	Found on a desk before the prison cells.
Besieged By FearSteel Production HallBesieged By Fear	Steel Production Hall	Found on a table along the path with stairs.
An Employee ReprimandSteel Production HallAn Employee Reprimand	Steel Production Hall	Found on a pinboard along the path.
A Broken PhotoSteel Production HallA Broken Photo	Steel Production Hall	Found on the ground next to the workbench.
A Compulsory LeaveSteel Production HallA Compulsory Leave	Steel Production Hall	Found on the workbench.
Unit ExpendableSteel Production HallUnit Expendable	Steel Production Hall	Found on the desk with radio equipment.
The AdvocacySteel Production HallThe Advocacy	Steel Production Hall	Found on the desk inside the office.
Sincerely YoursSteel Production HallSincerely Yours	Steel Production Hall	Found on the desk in the supervisor's office.
Two BrothersSteel Production HallTwo Brothers	Steel Production Hall	Found on the shelf in the supervisor's office.
Betrayal Within The RanksSteel Production HallBetrayal Within The Ranks	Steel Production Hall	Found on the desk inside the safe hub.
Restaurant MenuThe TerminalRestaurant Menu	The Terminal	Found on the bar's counter.
Personnel ShortagesThe TerminalPersonnel Shortages	The Terminal	Found on a small table in the changing room.
About TimeThe TerminalAbout Time	The Terminal	Found on the table near the automatic door.
Them Or UsFurnace Control RoomThem Or Us	Furnace Control Room	It can be found floating around right next to the Dive Point. Location Suggested By: PazhilayaZhaba Location Revised By: Firefly
Where Are You?Anomaly-Torn BuildingWhere Are You?	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on the bench before the entrance of the apartment building.
Thieves!Anomaly-Torn BuildingThieves!	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on the wall before the entrance of the apartment building.
Burning OutAnomaly-Torn BuildingBurning Out	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on the green table next to the locked door.
The QuietingAnomaly-Torn BuildingThe Quieting	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on a cabinet next to a couch.
Radio JournalAnomaly-Torn BuildingRadio Journal	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on the cabinet next to some radio equipment.
HomeworkAnomaly-Torn BuildingHomework	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on a desk in the kids' room.
Gabriel's WifeAnomaly-Torn BuildingGabriel's Wife	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on the cabinet next to the TV.
The BarykasAnomaly-Torn BuildingThe Barykas	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on a cabinet near the couch.
Burning BodiesAnomaly-Torn BuildingBurning Bodies	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on the door of a broken cabinet.
DiplomaAnomaly-Torn BuildingDiploma	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on the a inside the building.
The DebtAnomaly-Torn BuildingThe Debt	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on a workbench inside the building.
EssenceAnomaly-Torn BuildingEssence	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on the cabinet at the top of the stairs.
The DeliveranceAnomaly-Torn BuildingThe Deliverance	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on the desk at the end of the path on the upper floor.
A Dead EndAnomaly-Torn BuildingA Dead End	Anomaly-Torn Building	Found on a table past the cracked wall.
School's Out!Tailor's ShopSchool's Out!	Tailor's Shop	Found on the cabinet in the hallway, immediately past the barricaded door.
All RedTailor's ShopAll Red	Tailor's Shop	Found on the desk behind the locked door.
Togetherness is Strength!Tailor's ShopTogetherness is Strength!	Tailor's Shop	Located a the chair, behind the Magazyn Locked Door.
Ban on Public Gatherings!The Underground StationBan on Public Gatherings!	The Underground Station	Located on the counter, just past the Sealed Door.
Times of NeedThe Underground StationTimes of Need	The Underground Station	Located on a table, just past the Biomass Door.
A Test for a NationThe Underground StationA Test for a Nation	The Underground Station	Located on the bench, just before the Dropdown Point.
Business is BoomingBlock 34 OutpostBusiness is Booming	Block 34 Outpost	Located on a table just past the Blocked Doorway.
You Did It!The Moonshine DenYou Did It!	The Moonshine Den	Found inside the safe on the cabinet. The code combination to unlock the safe is 8-1-1, which can be found on Angela's Birthday Party photo.
Hall B Clearance CodeFurnace Control RoomHall B Clearance Code	Furnace Control Room	Found on the desk inside the room. Can be used to open the Hall B Locked Gate.
Isolation Zone Clearance CodeCauldron Control RoomIsolation Zone Clearance Code	Cauldron Control Room	Found at the end of the path next to a body. Can be used to open the Isolation Zone Locked Gate.
The Love That Was LostThe TerminalThe Love That Was Lost	The Terminal	Found on the table past the cracked wall.
Director’s CodeUnity HospitalDirector’s Code	Unity Hospital	Found on a desk in the personnel room. This code can be used to unlock the Director's Office Locked Door.
The Case Of Gabriel BarykaUnity HospitalThe Case Of Gabriel Baryka	Unity Hospital	Found on a desk past the Chained Door.
The Insolence!Unity HospitalThe Insolence!	Unity Hospital	Found on a desk past the biomass-blocked door.
A Very Important PersonStation BA Very Important Person	Station B	Found on a table past the biomass-blocked path.
IndispositionThe AbbeyIndisposition	The Abbey	Found on a pinboard next to the Locked Door of the Parish Office.
To Grasp, To MendThe TerminalTo Grasp, To Mend	The Terminal	Found on the desk after returning from Steelworks. It replaces the Wires and Spines file. Location Submitted By: Zhenriel
Threatening ProximityThe TerminalThreatening Proximity	The Terminal	Found on the desk after returning from Unity Hospital. It replaces the To Grasp, To Mend file. Location Submitted By: Zhenriel
The StirringThe TerminalThe Stirring	The Terminal	Found on the desk after returning from The Abbey. It replaces the Threatening Proximity file. Location Submitted By: Zhenriel
Lockdown Ordered!Station ALockdown Ordered!	Station A	Sitting on a bench against the north wall of the same hall where the safe room is located, east of it. Location Submitted By: Micaelian (via our Discord Channel)

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