Lovecraftian survival horror in flooded Arkham
The Sinking City 2 Guide
The Sinking City 2 is a survival horror game developed and published by Frogwares, released on August 18, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S. It is a sequel to The Sinking City (2019) and shares only the Arkham setting with it: the story follows a new protagonist, occult adventurer Calvin Rafferty, rather than the first game's Charles Reed.
- Released
- Aug 18, 2026
- Price
- $39.99
- Platforms
- PC, PS5, Xbox
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Media
Official trailer and screenshots for The Sinking City 2 — click any shot to enlarge.
Official trailer (uploaded by Frogwares): The Sinking City 2 – Launch Trailer · platforms shown: Windows PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S footage. Images via Frogwares. Review and guide facts via Wikipedia, Neoseeker, GameSpew, XboxAchievements and 100% Guides.
Frogwares published launch, game overview, pre-order, release date and gameplay trailers for The Sinking City 2, listed on the game's IMDb page.
Which version of The Sinking City 2 should you buy?
Side-by-side facts from the official store listings. Prices are US.
| Platform | Store | Price | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Steam | $39.99 | Frogwares as developer and publisher, Unreal Engine 5 | |
| PlayStation 5 | PlayStation Store | Paid | Trophy list shared with the achievement list | |
| Xbox Series X/S | Microsoft Store | Paid | 23 achievements worth 1,000 points | |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Not released | TBA | Scheduled for 2027 |
The Sinking City 2 launched on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on August 18, 2026. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is scheduled for 2027.
FAQ
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- What is The Sinking City 2?
- A survival horror game from Frogwares released on August 18, 2026 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. It is a standalone sequel set in a flooded 1929 Arkham, following Calvin Rafferty as he tries to save his partner Faye Bennett.
- Do you need to play the first game?
- No. The Sinking City 2 has a new protagonist, a new cast and a new city, and shares only the Arkham setting with The Sinking City (2019). Reviews and the ending guides both confirm the original is not required.
- What are the safe codes in The Sinking City 2?
- The documented safe codes are 1908 for the Apartment 5 wall safe, 2137 for the Devil's Reef Hotel safe in Room 301, 1308 for the hospital storage room lock and 1672 for the church watergate lever.
- How many endings does it have?
- One. Unlike the first game's three-way choice, the sequel has a single fixed finale with no moral branches, and the Ex Oblivione New Game Plus mode adds eight documents rather than a second ending.
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