Dredged up from the abyss with a new coat of Unreal Engine 5 gloss, The Sinking City Remastered surfaces today on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Even more impressive: existing owners get the upgrade completely free, no eldritch pacts required. Frogwares’ cult Lovecraftian detective adventure not only boasts a dramatic visual overhaul, but arrives just as its sequel’s Kickstarter campaign wraps up in celebratory style.
With a surprise launch on May 13, 2025, The Sinking City Remastered doesn’t just polish haunted streets; it rebuilds them. Frogwares has rebuilt its atmospheric, mystery-laden title in Unreal Engine 5, offering a fresh experience for both newcomers and returning sleuths. Before you descend into Oakmont’s flooded chaos, here’s what you need to know.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Frogwares |
| Release Date | 13 May 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Mystery, Horror |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S |
To showcase the full transformation, Frogwares released a special comparison trailer. See the differences for yourself:
This isn’t just a superficial tune-up. Frogwares has relit Oakmont’s rain-soaked alleys, added more environmental detail, and overhauled texture quality to 4K standards. Reflections now shimmer and distort with Lovecraftian menace, while upscaling support (DLSS, FSR, TSR) ensures smooth framerates on capable hardware. Photo Mode opens the door for digital detectives to immortalize their favorite eldritch encounters.
Practical improvements haven’t been forgotten: various gameplay tweaks and requested accessibility features aim to make the once-arcane experience a bit more welcoming. It’s a free update for all existing owners, a move that Publishing Director Sergiy Oganesyan frames as long-overdue fan appreciation. “Making it free to all our existing fans is our way of giving back to them for having supported us all this time through thick and thin,” he says.
The Remastered launch neatly dovetails with the conclusion of The Sinking City 2’s Kickstarter, which hit its modest goal of €100,000 in less than two hours and closed at a monstrous €553,100-over 450% funded. The outpouring of support speaks to the original’s cult following and the hunger for more cosmic horror mysteries. Frogwares looks to ride this momentum, promising “big things with The Sinking City IP” now that the studio is finally steering its own haunted ship.
For fans who weathered the original’s legal storms and technical quirks, The Sinking City Remastered is both a visual treat and a symbolic fresh start. The free upgrade sets a strong precedent for community goodwill, while the technical leap to Unreal Engine 5 reminds us why Oakmont’s mysteries endure. As Frogwares gears up for The Sinking City 2, it’ll be fascinating to see how the studio expands this universe-will the sequel build on these improvements, or dare risk even greater cosmic horror?
The Sinking City Remastered is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, free for all existing owners. A full Unreal Engine 5 rebuild brings new lighting, 4K textures, Photo Mode, and upscaling support. Its launch coincides with the hugely successful Kickstarter for The Sinking City 2, as Frogwares doubles down on Lovecraftian mystery for the next generation.
Source: Frogwares via GamesPress