The Sinking City 2

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The Sinking City 2
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Developer(s) Frogwares
Publisher(s) Frogwares
Engine Unreal Engine 5 [1]
Platform(s)
Release2025
Genre(s) Survival horror
Mode(s) Single-player

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. [2] [3] [4] [5] The game is a sequel to The Sinking City and the story is set in the city of Arkham during the 1920s. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Contents

The Sinking City 2 is set to be released for PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S in 2025. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Gameplay

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] [3] [4] [5] 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. [2] [3] [4] [5] 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. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Synopsis

Setting

The Sinking City 2 takes place in the city of Arkham in the 1920s that has been impacted by a supernatural flood. [2] [3] [4] [5] [7] The game is set to have a standalone story from the previous game. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Release

The game was announced at the Xbox Partner Preview showcase by Microsoft Gaming in March 2024. [8] [9] [10] [11] A Kickstarter campaign launched on March 6, 2025 to help fund the game and additional features to it. [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] 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." [17] [13] On February 2025, the studio announced the registration for the playtest, gathering survival horror enthusiasts who are ready to share their feedback, meaning that the game is in the final development stages. [18]

References

  1. ↑ Romano, Sal (March 6, 2024). "The Sinking City 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC". Gematsu.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Oganesyan, Sergey (March 6, 2024). "The Sinking City 2 Officially Revealed. Support It On Kickstarter!". Frogwares . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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.
  6. ↑ Bonelli, John (March 6, 2024). "The Sinking City 2 Announced as 'Full-Blown Horror' Game". Game Rant . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  7. ↑ Janca, Ben (March 6, 2024). "The Sinking City 2 - Announce Trailer Xbox Partner Preview". GameSpot . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ Bonthuys, Darryn (March 6, 2024). "The Sinking City 2 Goes From Mystery To Full Horror In Reveal Trailer". GameSpot . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  9. ↑ McWhertor, Michael (March 6, 2024). "All the big announcements from Xbox's March 2024 Partner Preview". Polygon . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  10. ↑ Kerry, Ben (March 6, 2024). "'The Sinking City 2' Announced By Frogwares, Coming To Xbox Series XS In 2025". Pure Xbox. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  11. ↑ Sheehan, Gavin (March 6, 2024). "Xbox Partner Preview Reveals Multiple Updates On Incoming Games". Bleeding Cool . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  12. ↑ Wilson, Mike (March 6, 2024). "Frogwares Returns to Lovecraftian Horror in 'The Sinking City 2' for PC, Consoles for 2025 [Trailer]". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  13. 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.
  14. ↑ Allsop, Ken (March 6, 2024). "Cult Lovecraftian horror game The Sinking City is getting a sequel". PCGamesN . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  15. ↑ Kaser, Rachel (March 6, 2024). "Frogwares debuts trailer for The Sinking City 2". VentureBeat . Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  16. ↑ Wilson, Mike (March 6, 2025). "'The Sinking City 2' Kickstarter Now Live, New Gameplay Teaser and Dev Update [Watch]". Bloody Disgusting . Archived from the original on March 6, 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  17. ↑ 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.
  18. ↑ "Українська студія Frogwares шукає плейтестерів для The Sinking City 2". DOU (in Ukrainian). Retrieved February 28, 2025.
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