What do we know about The Sinking City 2?
Set in the Roaring ’20s, The Sinking City 2 is a survival horror steeped in Lovecraftian dread. Defy an eldritch deity and explore the drowned alleys of Arkham, stalked by the dead, as you weigh one life against an entire city.
Source: Steam store, AppID 2825860
About The Sinking City 2
The Sinking City 2 is a third-person survival horror game developed and published by Frogwares, released August 18, 2026 for PC (Steam, Epic, GOG), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Set in a flooded 1920s Arkham, it follows Calvin through a city stalked by the Slither as he fights to rescue Faye — mixing combat, resource management, puzzles and optional investigations across five chapters.
This site answers common The Sinking City 2 questions using official and named editorial sources: release date & platforms, reviews, walkthrough, safe codes, weapons, achievements, endings, system requirements, PC fixes, editions, DLC and the Steam demo status. The historical one-hour Steam demo is not currently listed as of August 25, 2026.
Common Questions
All The Sinking City 2 weapons?
Five campaign weapons, each with two upgrades: pistol, Field Surgeon shotgun, Minuteman SMG, grenade launcher and rifle. Holloway Manor adds the Bucking Bronco revolver.
Read sourced notes →Is there a walkthrough?
Yes — a full The Sinking City 2 walkthrough for all five chapters, plus safe codes, Shoggoth, Slither Prime and links to Frozen Statue and Holloway Manor.
Read sourced notes →Frozen Statue puzzle?
Shoot the Strange Statue arms in this order: kneeling person, octopus, Deep One, hourglass, Leyden Jar. Use the Heart of Ice on the Frozen Statue in Cold Storage.
Read sourced notes →Holloway Manor walkthrough?
Separate $12.99 story DLC. Safe code 1890, Seance Table uses Catherine's 1750 death year, then return the Cane, Mirror and Pistol.
Read sourced notes →Chapter 3 walkthrough?
Chapter 3 is Akeley Memorial Hospital: charge the Prism at blue, yellow and pink stations, collect the face masks, then escape the Anatomical Theatre.
Read sourced notes →How do I beat the bosses?
Shoggoth needs all three arena devices before you shoot the eyes. Slither Prime is a head-weak-point fight. Deep Ones: legs first, then back growths.
Read sourced notes →Latest The Sinking City 2 update?
PC is on Hotfix 1.0.2 (August 21). Consoles are on Patch 1.0.1 (August 25). No newer official numbered patch as of September 19, 2026.
Read sourced notes →What do reviewers say?
Metascore 79 (Generally Favorable, 34 critics). Steam user reviews are 84% Very Positive as of August 25, 2026.
Read sourced notes →How long is The Sinking City 2?
8–12 hours for a typical campaign (HLTB-style). Rushing is about 7–8 hours; a completionist pass is about 16.
Read sourced notes →What are the system requirements?
Windows 11 64-bit, 16GB RAM minimum. Requires i7-8700K or Ryzen 5 3600X, GTX 1070 or RX 5700, and 70GB SSD space.
Read sourced notes →What is The Sinking City 2?
Third-person survival horror set in 1920s Arkham. Single-player Lovecraftian experience with exploration and combat.
Read sourced notes →Latest Official News
Hotfix 1.0.2
PC hotfix: outdated-driver warning, PSO hitch improvements, rare nav-mesh crash fix.
Out Now
The Sinking City 2 is now available on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Pre-Order Now Open
Pre-orders opened for Standard, Deluxe, and Premium editions with Chthonic Arsenal bonus.
The Sinking City 2 Screenshots
© 2019–2026 Frogwares Ireland Ltd. Source: Steam store, app 2825860
© 2019–2026 Frogwares Ireland Ltd. Source: Steam store, app 2825860
© 2019–2026 Frogwares Ireland Ltd. Source: Steam store, app 2825860
© 2019–2026 Frogwares Ireland Ltd. Source: Steam store, app 2825860
© 2019–2026 Frogwares Ireland Ltd. Source: Steam store, app 2825860
© 2019–2026 Frogwares Ireland Ltd. Source: Steam store, app 2825860
© 2019–2026 Frogwares Ireland Ltd. Source: Steam store, app 2825860
© 2019–2026 Frogwares Ireland Ltd. Source: Steam store, app 2825860
© 2019–2026 Frogwares Ireland Ltd. Source: Steam store, app 2825860
© 2019–2026 Frogwares Ireland Ltd. Source: Steam store, app 2825860
© 2019–2026 Frogwares Ireland Ltd. Source: Steam store, app 2825860
© 2019–2026 Frogwares Ireland Ltd. Source: Steam store, app 2825860
Official Videos
Watch the latest trailers and gameplay from Frogwares. For the full collection, visit the news page.
Launch Trailer
Video: Frogwares on YouTube
Game Overview Trailer
Video: Frogwares on YouTube
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