The Sinking City 2 delayed to the first half of 2026 due to ongoing war

Known for their work on the somewhat charming Sherlock Holmes series of games, Frogwares’ single most high-profile title is likely The Sinking City. Released back in 2019, the game received a generally warm reception, leading the team to introduce a remaster and announce a sequel. Initially planned to arrive sometime this year, the team have now confirmed that The Sinking City 2 will launch during the first half of 2026 instead.

Making the announcement on their store page, the team at Frogwares confirmed the delay, writing: “As many of you know, we’d been aiming to launch The Sinking City 2 in 2025. After extensive internal discussions, we’ve made the decision to move the release into the first half of 2026.”

Unfortunately, as with many games being worked on in Ukraine, the ongoing conflict with Russia / Putin has impacted development, with Frogwares explaining “Developing a game during an ongoing war continues to bring challenges that are difficult to predict – from drone and missile strikes to the incoming power outages and the constant need to adapt to unstable conditions.”

They continued, adding that “these realities inevitably slow our pace, and rather than rushing to meet a date that no longer makes sense, we’re choosing to take the time needed to finish the game properly and deliver it at the quality you deserve.”

As a bit of a consolation, the team shared a bunch of new screenshots, showcasing the game’s dark, moody and depressing atmosphere. In addition, Frogwares partook in an interview with Epic Games to discuss the team’s use of Unreal Engine 5 while also answering more general questions regarding the upcoming horror-focused sequel (available HERE).

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to The Sinking City 2? What do you think of their shift to a more horror-first experience? Let us know down below.

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