Frogwares has confirmed that its Lovecraftian survival horror sequel, The Sinking City 2, is in development for Nintendo Switch 2 with a worldwide digital release on the Nintendo eShop scheduled for 2027.
The announcement positions the studio's next major title for Nintendo’s upcoming hardware while continuing Frogwares’ work in narrative-driven, investigative horror.
Background and setting
The Sinking City 2 returns players to a drenched, 1920s-era Arkham where a supernatural flood has devastated the city and driven out most of its sane inhabitants.
Players assume the role of occult adventurer Calvin Rafferty, whose reckless ritual has left his partner Faye trapped in a mysterious sleep.
As Rafferty, players will navigate flooded streets, derelict buildings, and twisted alleys to find a way to restore her while confronting a plague known as the Slither — otherworldly entities that animate corpses into violent puppets.
Confirmed gameplay features (rewritten)
- Combat and period weaponry: Frogwares says The Sinking City 2 will equip players with an array of 1920s-inspired firearms and melee weapons to fight eldritch creatures.
- Environments and traversal: The developer outlines exploration across Arkham’s decaying districts, from rotting apartments to flooded markets and abandoned hospitals, with travel on foot and by boat.
- Resource management: Players will need to scavenge limited supplies and manage a finite inventory, making meaningful choices about what to carry.
- Optional investigation: The studio highlights optional cases and puzzles that reward deeper investigation with secrets, upgrades, and additional lore.
- Narrative focus: Frogwares frames the sequel as a morally complex, Lovecraftian tale of personal loss tied into occult mythology and cosmic horror.
Developer context
Frogwares is known for narrative detective and horror titles, including the original The Sinking City and its long-running Sherlock Holmes series.
The studio’s announcement confirms a digital-only release for Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop in 2027; no physical edition or specific release window within 2027 has been detailed.
What’s next
Frogwares has released a trailer alongside the confirmation; further details on platforms beyond Nintendo Switch 2, technical features, and exact release timing are expected as the studio shares more information leading up to 2027.
For Nintendo-focused audiences, this marks an early third-party commitment to the Switch successor and adds a high-profile Lovecraftian title to the Nintendo eShop lineup.
The announcement positions the studio's next major title for Nintendo’s upcoming hardware while continuing Frogwares’ work in narrative-driven, investigative horror.
Background and setting
The Sinking City 2 returns players to a drenched, 1920s-era Arkham where a supernatural flood has devastated the city and driven out most of its sane inhabitants.
Players assume the role of occult adventurer Calvin Rafferty, whose reckless ritual has left his partner Faye trapped in a mysterious sleep.
As Rafferty, players will navigate flooded streets, derelict buildings, and twisted alleys to find a way to restore her while confronting a plague known as the Slither — otherworldly entities that animate corpses into violent puppets.
Confirmed gameplay features (rewritten)
- Combat and period weaponry: Frogwares says The Sinking City 2 will equip players with an array of 1920s-inspired firearms and melee weapons to fight eldritch creatures.
- Environments and traversal: The developer outlines exploration across Arkham’s decaying districts, from rotting apartments to flooded markets and abandoned hospitals, with travel on foot and by boat.
- Resource management: Players will need to scavenge limited supplies and manage a finite inventory, making meaningful choices about what to carry.
- Optional investigation: The studio highlights optional cases and puzzles that reward deeper investigation with secrets, upgrades, and additional lore.
- Narrative focus: Frogwares frames the sequel as a morally complex, Lovecraftian tale of personal loss tied into occult mythology and cosmic horror.
Developer context
Frogwares is known for narrative detective and horror titles, including the original The Sinking City and its long-running Sherlock Holmes series.
The studio’s announcement confirms a digital-only release for Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop in 2027; no physical edition or specific release window within 2027 has been detailed.
What’s next
Frogwares has released a trailer alongside the confirmation; further details on platforms beyond Nintendo Switch 2, technical features, and exact release timing are expected as the studio shares more information leading up to 2027.
For Nintendo-focused audiences, this marks an early third-party commitment to the Switch successor and adds a high-profile Lovecraftian title to the Nintendo eShop lineup.
