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Monsters & Bosses
Learn how creatures such as the Slither, Deep Ones and supernatural Shadows behave, when to fight and when retreating to prepare a better loadout is the safer choice.
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Enter a flooded 1920s Arkham where an eldritch catastrophe has turned streets, hospitals and forgotten tunnels into deadly hunting grounds. Manage scarce resources, fight supernatural creatures, uncover optional investigations and push deeper into the city to save the woman whose soul was trapped in the Dreamlands.
▶ Official Release Date TrailerReleasedAug 18, 2026
Steam Rating90% Positive
Players Online1.0K+
Peak CCU1.9K+
Achievements23
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Your The Sinking City 2 Journey
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Beginner Guide
Learn combat, resource management, healing, inventory, exploration, safe routes and the essential survival systems you should understand before venturing deeper into Arkham.
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Weapons & Upgrades
Learn where weapons and upgrades come from, how to manage scarce ammunition and which equipment gives you the best chance against increasingly dangerous encounters.
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Puzzles & Investigations
Solve difficult puzzles, examine ritual traces and hidden clues, complete optional investigations and uncover rewards, shortcuts and upgrades without getting lost.
File 04 — openWhat is The Sinking City 2?
The Sinking City 2 is a third-person Lovecraftian survival horror game developed and published by Frogwares. Set in a flooded version of 1920s Arkham, it shifts the series toward tense combat, exploration, scarce resources, puzzles and interconnected survival-horror level design.
Players travel through Arkham on foot and by skiff, unlock shortcuts, collect supplies, improve weapons and investigate supernatural mysteries. Optional investigations do not block the main story, but they can reveal safer routes, valuable resources and upgrades that make later encounters easier.
DeveloperFrogwares
PlatformPC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
GenreSurvival Horror
Steam Rating90% Positive
Achievements23
Setting1920s Arkham
EngineUnreal Engine
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Sinking City 2 released?+
The Sinking City 2 was released on August 18, 2026. It was developed and published by Frogwares and launched simultaneously on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
What kind of game is The Sinking City 2?+
It is a third-person Lovecraftian survival horror game set in a flooded version of 1920s Arkham. Compared to the first game’s open-world detective adventure, the sequel centers on survival: scarce resources, inventory management, gun combat, puzzles, and backtracking through unlocked shortcuts.
Does The Sinking City 2 have redeem codes?+
No. The game has no code-redemption system. The Chthonic Arsenal pre-order bonus is a set of three special weapons delivered as an edition bonus, not a redeemable code.
What are optional investigations?+
Optional investigations are side cases that do not block the main story. Completing them can reveal safer routes, supplies, and weapon upgrades, which makes later encounters easier.
Is there DLC?+
Yes. The Holloway Manor DLC launched on the same day as the base game. We will cover it in detail once the material has been collected.
Which platforms and languages does the game support?+
The game is available on PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Steam lists 15 UI and subtitle languages, including English, German, Spanish, French, Polish, and Ukrainian, with full English voice acting.
Ready to Survive The Sinking City 2?
From your first steps into flooded Arkham to hidden investigations, upgraded weapons, eldritch monsters and late-game puzzles, our guides help you survive without missing what matters.