Frogwares Announces The Sinking City 2, Aims for 2025 Release Amid Ukraine War
The Ukrainian studio transitions to survival horror for its sequel, seeking support through Kickstarter due to war-related uncertainties.
- Frogwares announces The Sinking City 2, a sequel to its Lovecraftian detective game, transitioning to a full survival horror experience.
- The Ukrainian developer is launching a Kickstarter campaign for the sequel, citing the ongoing war in Ukraine as a reason for needing additional funds.
- The Sinking City 2 will feature a semi-open world, focusing on combat, exploration, and a horror setting inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's works.
- Optional detective work will allow players to uncover secrets and alternative paths, maintaining elements of the studio's detective game heritage.
- The game is being developed with Unreal Engine 5 and targets a 2025 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.