Frogwares Unveils Gameplay for The Sinking City 2 and Launches Kickstarter Campaign
The Ukrainian studio seeks $105,000 in crowdfunding to create a safety net for development challenges caused by the ongoing war.
- Frogwares has released the first gameplay footage for The Sinking City 2, showcasing a shift to a 'horror-first' approach with a focus on combat and exploration.
- The game is set in a 1920s Lovecraftian Arkham and features supernatural floods, eldritch creatures, and morally complex investigations that remain optional.
- The studio launched a Kickstarter campaign seeking $105,000 to secure a safety net for development, similar to their approach with Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened in 2023.
- Funds raised will help address challenges like power outages, team relocations, and potential pauses in development due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- The Sinking City 2 is planned for release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S later in 2025, though an exact date has not been confirmed.