Summary
Developer Frogwares has confirmed thatThe Sinking Citywill be getting an Unreal Engine 5 upgrade with enhanced visuals, a brand-new Photo Mode, and more withThe Sinking City Remastered, which will be free for owners of the original game. The Lovecraftian action-horror gameThe Sinking Cityhas developed a cult following since its initial launch, and fans can soon dive back into the terrors of Oakmont whenThe Sinking City Remasteredreleases for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
AfterThe Sinking City Remasteredwas rated in Taiwanin February 2025, many began to speculate when the remaster would be officially announced. Just over a month after guesses started flying, Frogwares has confirmed thatThe Sinking City Remasteredis on the way, with the studio also offering some teaser images to showcase the changes that will be found in the UE5 version of the game.
Currently in the middle of developing asequel toThe Sinking City, Frogwares has revealed a first look atThe Sinking City Remastered, which will include a slew of graphical and performance improvements with Unreal Engine 5. The game originally launched for Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One in June 2019, before receiving PS5 and Xbox Series ports in 2021.The Sinking Cityfollows investigator Charles Reed working to uncover the source of a devastating flood in the fictional city of Oakmont. Players are tasked with putting their detective skills to the test while experiencing increasingly bizarre and violent encounters with semi-humanoid inhabitants and aquatic monsters. Despite mixed reviews upon release,The Sinking Cityhas developed a dedicated fandom, and developer Frogwares has used audience feedback to craft some quality-of-life improvements to allow more players to enjoy the game inThe Sinking City Remastered.
Changes Coming to The Sinking City Remastered
Frogwares has noted several major upgrades that will be included inThe Sinking City Remastered, including reworked lighting, enhanced details, 4K textures, improved reflections, and support for upscaling. The studio also revealed the addition of a brand-new Photo Mode, which will allow players to capture their remastered journey through Oakmont. While a release date was not revealed, Frogwares confirmed that fans who already ownThe Sinking Cityon PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X/S will be able to upgrade toThe Sinking City Remasteredfree of charge.
A number ofhorror video game remakes and remastershave been met with success in recent years, such asResident Evil 4,Dead Space, andSilent Hill 2. Audiences are already voicing their support forThe Sinking City Remastered, and interested players can stay tuned for more updates on the game’s release date, as well as news regardingThe Sinking City 2.
