From Press Release:
Kyiv, Ukraine – October 6, 2026 – Today Frogwares has released Update 1.1.0 for The Sinking City 2, bringing a major round of gameplay tweaks, new technical features and improvements, and over 150 fixes.
Alongside the update, the Steam demo is returning after the game’s launch. This time, players can carry their save from the demo directly into the full game. Players on PlayStation Plus and Xbox can also try The Sinking City 2 through newly available trials.
Most notably, Update 1.1.0 adds changes and tweaks to certain combat encounters that some players found overwhelming, with fewer enemies and lighter wave compositions across several key fights.
We’ve been keeping a close eye on what players and reviewers have been saying since launch, and we wanted to act on that feedback. Update 1.1.0 tackles some of the biggest points we’ve seen raised, while also bringing features players have been asking for. – Sergiy Oganesyan, Publishing Director, Frogwares
Update 1.1.0 Notable Features
Combat and Encounter Rebalance
Several encounters have been reworked to reduce enemy pressure and make fights more manageable without removing the challenge. Fewer enemies and lighter wave compositions have been introduced in the encounters players highlighted as particularly overwhelming, including those in “The Wake-Up Call,” “A Sight for Sore Eyes,” “Time and Tide” and “Cold Comfort.”Explosive props have also been adjusted to read more clearly and cover more ground, giving players additional options when dealing with groups of enemies.
HDR, Including HDR10+
HDR support has been added across all platforms, including HDR10+, allowing players with compatible displays to experience The Sinking City 2 with expanded contrast and a wider range of brightness.AMD FSR 4.1.1 and NVIDIA DLSS Legacy Mode
PC players can now find AMD FSR 4.1.1 among the available Video settings. A new Legacy mode has also been added for NVIDIA DLSS.PS5 Pro Support with PSSR
The Sinking City 2 now supports PlayStation 5 Pro, including PSSR. Quality Mode benefits from strand-based hair, improved Lumen lighting, and higher-quality reflections, while Performance Mode now renders at a higher internal resolution.Ex Oblivione Reworked
The game’s post-completion mode, Ex Oblivione, has been reworked. Inventory slot and weapon upgrades now carry over, while Pure New Game has been added for players looking for a completely clean run after finishing the game.Two New Free Outfits for Calvin
Players can also unlock two new outfits for protagonist Calvin Rafferty: The Warlock and The King in Yellow.Over 150 fixes and Improvements
Update 1.1.0 also includes more than 150 fixes and improvements covering performance, stability, puzzles, visuals and localization, addressing a wide range of issues reported by the community since launch.
Get Your First Taste of Arkham | Steam Demo + Trials
The Sinking City 2 Steam demo is officially returning alongside Update 1.1.0. Players who try the demo can now carry their save directly into the full game, allowing them to continue their progress if they decide to purchase.
Trials are also available on PlayStation Plus and Xbox, giving players additional ways to step into the flooded streets of Arkham to test the waters.
First Discounts for the Game
The launch of the update lines up with the game’s first official discount since launch and are available on all platforms:
PLAYSTATION 5
23 Sep – 7 Oct | 10% off (Standard edition)
7 Oct – 21 Oct | 15% off (Premium edition)STEAM
1 Oct – 8 Oct | 20% off (All editions)
17 Oct – 31 Oct | 20% off (All editions, Steam Scream Festival)XBOX X/S
29 Sep – 5 Oct | 20% off (Deluxe edition)
8 Oct – 14 Oct | 20% off (Standard edition)
22 Oct – 4 Nov | 20% off (Premium edition, Shocktober)The Sinking City 2 is available now on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
ABOUT FROGWARES
Founded in 2000, Frogwares is an independent game development studio based in Ukraine and Ireland. We are behind the Sherlock Holmes series and a Lovecraftian detective-horror game series, The Sinking City. Thanks to the work of our talented team of artists and programmers, our games are available for all major platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
