Summary
After several years of internal corporate disputes, horror titleThe Sinking Cityis officially making a comeback, as developer Frogwares has become the sole publisher of the game. Frogwares battled with Nacon overlegal complications withThe Sinking City, but with Frogwares now fully in control of the IP, the Lovecraftian horror is once again making a return from the depths of despair.
First released in 2019,The Sinking Cityis an open-world horror game that takes place in a seaside town inspired by the writings of H. P. Lovecraft. Players take on the role of a detective tasked with finding the source of the otherworldly creatures plaguing the townsfolk. While the game was well received by audiences, major battles between Frogwares and Nacon led to the game being delisted multiple times, with a firm comeback now on the horizon.
After years-long disputes and legal woes with former publisher Nacon, developer Frogwares now has sole publishing rights toThe Sinking Cityand has promised fans that the game will be returning stronger than ever.Frogwares accused Nacon of illegally piratingThe Sinking Cityto Steam and of withholding payments to the developer, leading to multiple court battles between the two studios. Fans suffered as a result, with Frogwares being barred from providing bug fixes and general support to the game, as the developer struggled to secure publishing rights from Nacon. In a surprise announcement, Frogwares has confirmed that it is now the sole publisher of the horror title, prompting fans ofThe Sinking Cityto rejoice over the good news.
Frogwares Looks to the Future of The Sinking City
With the legal disputes now in the past, Frogwares has informed players that the studio is looking to the future. In the publication news announcement, Frogwares shared some key information regarding the current version of the game and future iterations, which includes the following:
WhileThe Sinking Cityissues between Frogwares and Naconresulted in a build-up of unfixed bugs, Frogwares is looking to freshen up the existing game while also hinting at more good news to come. Frogwares specifically referred toThe Sinking Cityas a “franchise” in the announcement post, so fans of Lovecraftian horror may want to stay tuned for potential future updates.
Audiences continue to respond well to Lovecraftian tales, and many rankThe Sinking Cityamong thebest detective horror games. With Frogwares poised to fully move forward with game updates and possibly new content, fans ofThe Sinking Citycan once again sink their teeth into the horror title.
The Sinking City
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The Sinking City is an adventure and investigation game set in an open world inspired by the universe of H.P. Lovecraft, the master of Horror. The half-submerged city of Oakmont is gripped by supernatural forces. You’re a private investigator, and you have to uncover the truth of what has possessed the city… and the minds of its inhabitants.- An oppressive atmosphere and story inspired by the universe of H.P. Lovecraft.- A vast open world that can be explored on foot, by boat, in a diving suit…- High replay value thanks to an open investigation system: each case can be solved in a number of ways, with different possible endings depending on your actions.- An arsenal of weapons from the 1920s with which to take on nightmarish creatures.- Manage your mental health to untangle the truth behind the madness.
