Summary
Just six weeks after dropping the first trailer, developer Frogwares has shadow-droppedThe Sinking City Remasteredfor PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, giving fans of the Lovecraftian detective game the chance to experience the game with a slew of technical improvements. WhileThe Sinking City Remasteredfeatures the same story and general mechanics, the quality of life changes address a number of player critiques and provide greater accessibility for new and returning fans.
For those unfamiliar, shadow dropping refers to the practice of a developer or publisher launching a game without any prior announcement. There have been a number of bigvideo games that were shadow dropped, includingOblivion RemasteredandApex Legends. Whether Frogwares always intended to shadow dropThe Sinking City Remasteredis unknown, but players are happy to finally jump back into the twisted world of cosmic occult horror.
Frogwares has silently releasedThe Sinking City Remasteredacross platforms, much to the delight of the game’s dedicated fandom. InThe Sinking City, players take on the role of private investigator Charles Reed and must put their detective skills to the test to solve a mysterious case of the flooding of Oakmont. Along the way, players will have to battle against semiaquatic mutated monsters while navigating labyrinthine waterways, combining stealth, gunplay, combat, and puzzle-solving to uncover the truth.The Sinking City Remasteredfaced a somewhat troublesome development due to thelegal issues ofThe Sinking CityIP, so it should come as no surprise that fans are already celebrating the surprise shadow drop.
The Sinking City Remastered Enhancements
Frogwares revealed a number oftechnical enhancements inThe Sinking City Remastered, including an upgraded Unreal Engine 5 lighting package, 4K textures and upscaling support, and a brand-new Photo Mode. ThePlayStation Storeis offering a discounted price onThe Sinking City RemasteredPS5 edition, with new players having until May 22 to snag the title for $24.99.Steamis also offering a big discount, withThe Sinking City RemasteredPC version available for $19.99 until May 19.Xboxfans can grab the game for either Series X or Series S at $49.99. Players who own the original version of the game can upgrade toThe Sinking City Remasteredfor free across platforms.
As Frogwares continuesdevelopment onThe Sinking City 2, audiences are happy to see thatThe Sinking City Remasteredhas quickly made its way to players. The studio has stated that it has big plans for the mystery horror IP, so interested fans may want to stay tuned for any future updates onThe Sinking City Remasteredand any future projects from the series.
