Find out when The Sinking City 2 release date is, what it's about, and where you can play it.
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Frogwares returns to cosmic horror with the follow-up to its 2019 Lovecraft-infused detective adventure. The original game ended up embroiled in a battle with the game's then-publisher for ownership, a fight Frogwares eventually won.
The Ukrainian developer then had to deal with the war brought on by Russia when making newer games. Again, the developer has persevered throughout the war and, probably later than it would have wanted, The Sinking City 2 is finally on the way.
GameWatcher takes a look at all the information on this upcoming survival horror sequel ahead of its release.
The Sinking City 2 Release Date
At the Future Games Show, Frogwares dropped a trailer and a demo alongside The Sinking City 2 release date itself! The Sinking City 2 will launch on August 18, 2026 on all its formats.
Previously, Frogwares had planned to surprise-release the game around December 2025/January 2026, but the ongoing war in the developer's country of Ukraine and issues in changing the game saw the developer announce a delay into 2026.
- The Sinking City 2 release date: August 18, 2026
The Sinking City 2 Gameplay
The Sinking City 2 will go for a classic survival horror setup. That means inventory management, puzzles, backtracking, and limited resources as you fend off unspeakable horrors.
Frogwares is doubling down on the horror aspect of the game, so expect a far more terrifying outing this time around.
The Sinking City 2 Story
Set in the Roaring ’20s, The Sinking City 2 is a survival horror steeped in Lovecraftian dread. Defy an eldritch deity and explore the drowned alleys of Arkham, stalked by the dead, as you weigh one life against an entire city.
The Sinking City 2 Platforms, Price, and Pre-Orders
- The Sinking City 2 will be coming to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
The Sinking City 2 comes in three separate digital editions. Find their content and prices listed below.
Standard Edition - $49.99/€49.99 /£41.35
- The Sinking City 2 (base game)
- Chthonic Arsenal pack
Deluxe Edition - $54.99/€54.99 /£45.45
- The Sinking City 2 (base game)
- Chthonic Arsenal pack
- The Arkham Field Kit
Premium Edition - $59.99/€59.99 /£49.59
- The Sinking City 2 (base game)
- Chthonic Arsenal pack
- The Arkham Field Kit
- Holloway Manor
- 24-hour advanced access
The Sinking City 2 System Requirements
Publisher and developer Frogwares has now revealed the system requirements for The Sinking City 2. The minimum PC specs accomodate older hardware but we'll likely need beefy PCs to play the sequel on maximum settings.
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 x64
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | AMD RX 5700, 8GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 70 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Targeting 1080p \ 30fps on Low preset. The listed specifications were evaluated using TSR and comparable technologies.
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 x64
- Processor: Core i5-14600K | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | AMD RX7900XT, 12GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 70 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Targeting 1440p \ 60fps on Balanced preset. Using TSR and comparable technologies should further improve performance.
The Sinking City 2 Trailers
Past The Sinking City 2 Coverage
Our coverage of The Sinking City 2 will continue in the lead-up to and following launch. We'll list the articles below so you can reach them more easily.
| News/Coverage | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Official announcement | March 6, 2024 |
| Delay news | October 21, 2025 |
| Hands-on Preview | May 12, 2026 |
| Weapons List | May 14, 2026 |
| Enemies List | May 15, 2026 |
| Steam Demo | June 6, 2026 |
| Best Price | July 10, 2026 |
| PC Specs | July 10, 2026 |
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