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The Sinking City 2 is a Lovecraftian survival horror set in the tentacle-ridden streets of 1920s Arkham. Read on to learn about its release date, its platforms, and announcement history.
The Sinking City 2 Release Date and Time
Releases on August 18, 2026
The Sinking City 2 will be released on August 18, 2026 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are open on all digital storefronts. A demo is available on Steam.
According to the PlayStation Store, the game is expected to launch on August 18, 2026, at 5:00 A.M. ET / 2:00 A.M. PT. We’ll update this article when more information comes out!
Check the timetable below to see what time the game releases for PlayStation 5 in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 5:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 2:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Europe | Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 10:00 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m. |
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| $49.99 Standard Edition |
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| $54.99 Deluxe Edition |
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| $59.99 Premium Edition |
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The Sinking City 2 Overview
The Sinking City 2 is a single-player, third-person shooter and action-adventure by Frogwares, released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This stand-alone sequel to the 2019 horror exploration game is set in the city of Arkham in a Lovecraftian 1920s United States. Players must explore and survive a city submerged in flood and Eldritch monsters to solve a dark mystery.
Is The Sinking City 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
No, The Sinking City 2 has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is The Sinking City 2 on PS Plus?
No, The Sinking City 2 has not been announced for PlayStation Plus.
Is The Sinking City 2 on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, The Sinking City 2 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
July 10, 2026 | Pre-Orders and Steam Demo Launch
Pre-orders opened for PC and consoles, and a demo was shadow-dropped on Steam.
June 7, 2026 | Release Date Confirmation
The game received an official release date of August 18, 2026.
May 7, 2026 | Official Gameplay Trailer Release
A trailer was released featuring official gameplay footage.
2025
November 21, 2025 | Release Window Confirmation
Frogwares announced that the game's release will be moved to the first half of 2026 from the team's planned surprise 2025 launch.
March 6, 2025 | Pre-Alpha Gameplay Trailer and Kickstarter Launch
A gameplay trailer was released featuring pre-alpha footage showcasing traversal and combat mechanics. Frogwares also launched a Kickstarter to for the game.
2024
March 6, 2024 | Initial Announcement at Xbox Partner Preview
The Sinking City 2 was initially announced during the March 2024 Xbox Partner Preview event, showcasing an announcement trailer and some early gameplay footage.
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