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Final 24h of our Kickstarter campaign!

Hello Citizens of Arkham,

[h2]⏳ The countdown has begun—we’re officially in the final 24 hours of the Kickstarter campaign![/h2]

[h2]Support us now![/h2]

[h3]If you’ve been waiting to jump in or thinking about upgrading your pledge, now is the time. You can still claim the exclusive pledge rewards, like the physical Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition of The Sinking City 2 🦑[/h3]

[h2]Thanks to your incredible support, the last stretch goal has been unlocked in less than 24 hours![/h2]



[h3]We couldn’t have done it without you. Now, let's cross the finish line together![/h3]

With love,
Frogwares Team

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The Sinking City 2 Kickstarter ends in 48 hours!

Hello Citizens of Arkham,

[h2]⏳ Our Kickstarter campaign ends in just 48 hours!

This is your final chance to claim exclusive pledge rewards - including the physical Limited Edition and Collector’s Edition of The Sinking City 2![/h2]

[h2]Support us now![/h2]

Thanks to your incredible support, 4 stretch goals have already been unlocked.

But we're not done yet.

[h2]We need your help for one more push to unlock our last stretch goal:[/h2]



[h2]🔓 Additional secrets and puzzles + Familiar location from The Sinking City returning in the sequel - completely reimagined![/h2]



Let's finish this with a splash! 🌊

With love,
Frogwares Team

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The Sinking City is getting a free remaster, and you can be in its sequel

There's something so alluring about H.P Lovecraft's work. Whether it's the contemporary turn-of-the-century setting, or sheer enormity of his cosmic creations, when Cthulhu calls, I can't help but listen. The Sinking City 2 and, of course, its predecessor, blend all of that eerie goodness with old-fashioned horror game mechanics and L.A. Noire-esque investigation, and it quickly cemented itself as one of my favorite indie series. Now that we've finally got a little more insight into the sequel, however, Frogwares has confirmed that the original game is getting a full remaster ahead its sister's launch, and I can't wait.


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Lovecraftian horror detective game The Sinking City's grand redemption arc continues, with a shiny new remaster coming free to all existing owners




Back in 2023, I had a blast with developer Frogwares' remake of Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened. Its blend of detective work and Lovecraftian horror felt like the studio fully in its element. I enjoy its straight Sherlock Holmes games, but increasingly they have this undercurrent of dark strangeness—particularly noticeable in most recent entry Chapter One—as if the team are straining to stop themselves slipping a tentacle and a cult sacrifice into the middle of the mystery...
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The Sinking City: Remastered is Coming Soon!

[h2]Charles Reed returns to Oakmont, a city drowning in supernatural mystery and eldritch terror - now fully remastered with Unreal Engine 5! 🦑

Coming soon to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, including a free upgrade for existing owners 🔥[/h2]




📣 Don't Forget!




[h2]The Kickstarter for The Sinking City 2 is ending in just 5 days!

Help us reach our next exciting stretch goal: introducing a brand new, terrifying version of the Shoggoth 🦑

You can also grab The Sinking City as an add-on through our campaign.

Your support makes a huge difference!

Support us on Kickstarter
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[h3]Check out some more comparison screenshots in 4K![/h3]


[h3]What's new in The Sinking City Remastered:
  • Game fully relit in Unreal Engine 5

  • Enhanced locations with additional levels of detail and objects

  • 4K textures and improved reflections

  • Addition of a Photo Mode

  • Support for DLSS, FSR and TSR upscaling


Oakmont's madness is deeper than ever. Can you maintain your sanity long enough to uncover the truth?[/h3]

See you soon,

Frogwares Team


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