Experience Unrelenting Terror Early: Preview ‘The Sinking City 2’ Demo Now – Full Release in August!

Frogwares is set to launch its next survival‑horror adventure, The Sinking City 2, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 18. A playable demo is already available on Steam, giving early fans a taste of the new experience.

Unveiled during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, the announcement included a fresh trailer that teases the chilling horrors awaiting players in the drowned metropolis of Arkham.

The demo offers a glimpse into the first hour of the game, highlighting its shift toward a combat‑centric survival horror style. Frogwares’ classic investigative mechanics remain present but are now optional, allowing players to focus on action if they choose.

As a sequel to the 2019 title, The Sinking City 2 stands alone and follows occult explorer Calvin Rafferty. After a botched ritual leaves his girlfriend in a coma, Rafferty ventures into Arkham—a submerged city overrun by the monstrous Slither—to rescue her.

When Frogwares announced the launch date for The Sinking City 2, Head of Publishing Sergiy Oganesyan expressed immense pride in the team’s accomplishments, especially given the relentless hardships and uncertainty stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“We endured entire winters with frequent heat and power outages, as our infrastructure was deliberately targeted. There were days when a team member was suddenly called up for military service, forcing us to redistribute their responsibilities among the remaining crew,” Oganesyan recounted.

After personally testing the sequel, I found it to be a compelling continuation that amplifies every element I admired in the original title.

Will you be joining the investigation in The Sinking City 2? Share your thoughts in the comments or on social media.

Although his early gaming days were spent mastering survival horror, point‑and‑click adventures, and beat‑em‑ups, Zach now champions Homefront: The Revolution as a standout title, all while yearning for a sequel to The Order: 1886 and a live‑action adaptation of Treasure Planet. A devoted supporter of Carlton, Burnley FC, and the SJ Sharks, he can be found engaging fans on Twitter under the handle @tightinthejorts.