Sword of the Sea News

[p]Check out coverage from this year's Day of the Devs featuring a short segment with Creative Director Matt Nava explaining how it's all about movement and flow:
Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition 2025

Skip to 02:09;00 for Sword of the Sea[/p]

[p]We're excited to share more gameplay and deep dives as we approach our launch of Sword of the Sea August 19th, 2025.[/p]



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Sword of the Sea
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[h2]Catch-up on our Sword of the Sea Gameplay Preview![/h2]

Read the full article here written by Sony Interactive Entertainment's O'Dell Harmon Jr.:
https://blog.playstation.com/2025/06/05/sword-of-the-sea-hands-on-report/

Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean.

A single-player atmospheric surfing adventure with highspeed Hoversword movement inspired by skateboarding and snowboarding. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea features a beautiful score by Austin Wintory



[h3]Sword of the Sea is launching August 19th, 2025.[/h3]

We're excited to reveal that Sword of the Sea will officially launch on August 19th this year!

[h2]COMING AUGUST 19th 2025![/h2]

If you missed it, you can watch the Date Announcement Trailer here:

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Mark your calendars and prepare for an atmospheric surfing adventure.

One of the many ingredients in a Giant Squid game is fluid movement. Join our very own Joel Finney, the Lead Animator at Giant Squid, as he goes behind the scenes on how we made the animation of The Wraith so smooth and buttery.

Read the full post here:
Giant Squid Dev Blog - Animating The Wraith



Sword of the Sea's release date is still to be announced but will be launched simultaneously on Steam and PS5. Get ready to experience an adventure like no other - add it to your wishlist today!

Learn more at SwordOfTheSeaGame.com

We are thrilled to announce that Sword of the Sea has been featured in a recent article on The Guardian's website!

Read the full article here written by The Guardian's Lewis Packwood:
The Guardian - Sword of the Sea channels surfing, spirituality and Shadow of the Colossus

The article highlights the game's unique blend of surfing and Shadow of the Colossus-inspired gameplay. If you haven't had a chance to check out Sword of the Sea yet, now is the perfect time to dive in! For those who are just hearing about the game announcement for the first time, Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric adventure with high-speed movement inspired by skateboarding games. Players surf over a surreal landscape of waves on their Hoversword and unveil a mysterious story that unfolds as they explore. The game has already received critical acclaim for its exhilarating gameplay and stunning visuals.

Sword of the Sea's release date is still to be announced but will be launched on Steam for PC and PS5. If you're a fan of adventure games with a unique twist, be sure to wishlist today!

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