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The Sinking City 2

The Sinking City 2 is an upcoming survival horror game developed by Frogwares and inspired by the works of horror fiction author H. P. Lovecraft. The game is a sequel to The Sinking City (2019) and the story is set in the city of Arkham during the 1920s.

The Sinking City 2
DeveloperFrogwares
PublisherFrogwares
EngineUnreal Engine 5[1]
Platforms
ReleaseAugust 18, 2026
GenreSurvival horror
ModeSingle-player

The Sinking City 2 is set to be released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S in August 18, 2026.

Gameplay

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The Sinking City 2 is a semi-open world survival horror game with a focus on combat and exploration and increasing flood waters that will alter locations as the game progresses.[2] The game will feature an inventory system and allow the player to collect resources as well as being able to use firearms as well as melee weapons against enemies.[3] The game also features an optional investigation system that will give benefits to players and allow them to solve puzzles that will allow for alternate options, reveal lore and unlock secrets.[4]

Synopsis

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The Sinking City 2 takes place in the city of Arkham in the 1920s that has been impacted by a supernatural flood.[5] The game is set to have a standalone story from the previous game.[3]

Release

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The game was announced at the Xbox Partner Preview showcase by Microsoft Gaming in March 2024.[6] A Kickstarter campaign launched on March 6, 2025 to help fund the game and additional features to it.[7] CEO Wael Amr explained: "From power cuts as our electrical infrastructure was targeted for months to the need for team members to relocate at very short notice, this financial safety net proved invaluable to us. So, we need to do the same now with The Sinking City 2 as this game is vastly bigger and more complex."[8][7] In February 2025, the studio announced the registration for the playtest.[9] The Sinking City 2 is set to be released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on August 18, 2026.[10]

References

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  1. ↑ Romano, Sal (March 6, 2024). "The Sinking City 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC". Gematsu.
  2. ↑ Valentine, Rebekah (March 6, 2024). "The Sinking City 2 Revealed After Messy Legal Battle Finally Comes to an End - Xbox Partner Preview 2024". IGN. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Bell, Alice (March 6, 2024). "Frogwares reveal wet survival horror sequel The Sinking City 2, taking the dev "in a newer direction" in 2025". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  4. ↑ Chalk, Andy (March 6, 2024). "The Sinking City 2 ditches detective work for survival horror as Frogwares seeks to 'reinvent' itself". PC Gamer. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ Janca, Ben (March 6, 2024). "The Sinking City 2 - Announce Trailer Xbox Partner Preview". GameSpot. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  6. ↑ Bonthuys, Darryn (March 6, 2024). "The Sinking City 2 Goes From Mystery To Full Horror In Reveal Trailer". GameSpot. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Barker, Sammy (March 6, 2024). "Amphibious Horrors Await in the Distorted World of The Sinking City 2 on PS5". Push Square. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ Barker, Sammy (March 6, 2024). "Amphibious Horrors Await in the Distorted World of The Sinking City 2 on PS5". Push Square. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Українська студія Frogwares шукає плейтестерів для The Sinking City 2". DOU (in Ukrainian). Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  10. ↑ Croft, Liam (June 7, 2026). "The Sinking City 2 Hands PS5 Detective Horror This August". Push Square. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
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