The Sinking City 2 2026

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The Sinking City 2 came out on August 18, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, then for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. It was shown at 2 showcases, most recently Future Games Show at gamescom 2026. On Steam, 83% of 1,738 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 36 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 178 in the last 30 days. Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck. The main story takes about 12 hours, doing everything about 32 hours.

The Sinking City 2 is a terrifying Lovecraftian journey, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Experience a heart-pounding survival horror as you explore the flooded city of Arkham and fight eldritch monsters beyond human comprehension.

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The Sinking City 2 is a survival horror adventure from Frogwares set in a flooded, 1920s Arkham, where protagonist Calvin confronts Lovecraftian threats in the drowned city's ruins. The sequel represents a notable shift in direction for the studio, with multiple coverage pieces highlighting substantial changes from the original game. As launch approaches, Frogwares has been steadily revealing details through extended gameplay footage and developer breakdowns. Recent previews emphasize intense horror encounters and action sequences, with the game leaning more heavily into survival horror than its predecessor. The studio has confirmed New Game+ will be available at launch alongside regional release times, file size information, and Xbox achievements tied to Lovecraftian exploration themes. Coverage suggests the 15 major mechanical and design changes position this as an ambitious departure for the developer, though the exact nature of these alterations remains partially obscured pending release.