The Sinking City 2 Explained
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.[1] [2] [3] [4] The game is a sequel to The Sinking City and the story is set in the city of Arkham during the 1920s.[5]
The Sinking City 2 is set to be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2025.
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. 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. 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.
Synopsis
Setting
The Sinking City 2 takes place in the city of Arkham in the 1920s that has been impacted by a supernatural flood.[6] The game is set to have a standalone story from the previous game.
Release
The game was announced at the Xbox Partner Preview showcase by Microsoft Gaming in March 2024.[7] [8] [9] [10] A Kickstarter campaign is set to launch to help fund the game and additional features to it.[11] [12] [13] [14] 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.[15]
Notes and References
- Web site: The Sinking City 2 Officially Revealed. Support It On Kickstarter!. Frogwares. Sergey. Oganesyan. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: The Sinking City 2 Revealed After Messy Legal Battle Finally Comes to an End - Xbox Partner Preview 2024. IGN. Rebekah. Valentine. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: The Sinking City 2 ditches detective work for survival horror as Frogwares seeks to 'reinvent' itself. PC Gamer. Andy. Chalk. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: Frogwares reveal wet survival horror sequel The Sinking City 2, taking the dev "in a newer direction" in 2025. Rock Paper Shotgun. Alice. Bell. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: The Sinking City 2 Announced as 'Full-Blown Horror' Game. Game Rant. John. Bonelli. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: The Sinking City 2 - Announce Trailer Xbox Partner Preview. GameSpot. Ben. Janca. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: The Sinking City 2 Goes From Mystery To Full Horror In Reveal Trailer. GameSpot. Darryn. Bonthuys. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: All the big announcements from Xbox's March 2024 Partner Preview. Polygon. Michael. McWhertor. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: 'The Sinking City 2' Announced By Frogwares, Coming To Xbox Series XS In 2025. Pure Xbox. Ben. Kerry. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: Xbox Partner Preview Reveals Multiple Updates On Incoming Games. Bleeding Cool. Gavin. Sheehan. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: Frogwares Returns to Lovecraftian Horror in 'The Sinking City 2' for PC, Consoles for 2025 [Trailer]]. Bloody Disgusting. Mike. Wilson. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: Barker . Sammy . March 6, 2024 . Amphibious Horrors Await in the Distorted World of The Sinking City 2 on PS5 . March 7, 2024 . Push Square.
- Web site: Cult Lovecraftian horror game The Sinking City is getting a sequel. PCGamesN. Ken. Allsop. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: Frogwares debuts trailer for The Sinking City 2. VentureBeat. Rachel. Kaser. March 6, 2024. March 7, 2024.
- Web site: Barker . Sammy . 2024-03-06 . Amphibious Horrors Await in the Distorted World of The Sinking City 2 on PS5 . 2024-03-08 . Push Square . en-GB.
