The Sinking City 2
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Bring the Fire: Play Games on GeForce NOW With New Firefox Browser Support
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW cloud gaming service now supports the Firefox browser, allowing users to play PC games directly from their browser without needing a dedicated app. This expansion joins existing support for Chrome, Edge, and Opera, making high-performance PC gaming more accessible on various devices. The update also introduces 12 new games to the GeForce NOW library, including BlackMill Games' World War 1 shooter, Gallipoli.
How to open the Star Door at the Church - The Sinking City 2
This guide explains how to open the locked Star Door at the church in The Sinking City 2. Players need to find the Star Key, located on a corpse at a table southwest of the church, after using the Church Key to enter the building and proceeding around the exterior.
Snabbkollen: Realistiska eller tramsiga simulatorer?
This article discusses the appeal of both realistic and 'silly' simulator games, asking readers for their preferences. It also includes a roundup of recent gaming news, including leaks, release date announcements, and developer interviews.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide August 18, 2026
Sony has announced the latest PlayStation Store update for August 18, 2026, featuring new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The update includes the August PlayStation Plus Essential lineup with games like Big Walk, Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition, and Signalis, alongside a variety of other new game releases across platforms.
PS5 Action Game Sequel Out Today on PlayStation Store With Good Reviews
Frogwares has released The Sinking City 2, a survival horror RPG, on PlayStation 5. The sequel, which features semi-open-world detective gameplay set in 1920s Arkham, has received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its atmosphere, narrative, and technical ambition, though some criticized its combat and dialogue.
The Sinking City 2 Hospital walkthrough
This guide details the walkthrough for the Akeley Memorial Hospital section of The Sinking City 2, focusing on finding Faye's body and solving its associated puzzles. It provides optimal routes, puzzle solutions, and item locations within the hospital area.
How to get into the Church at Cathedral St. - The Sinking City 2
This guide explains how to enter the church on Cathedral Street in The Sinking City 2. Players need to find the Church Key, located in the southeast corner of the map, navigating through a dangerous area with monsters and traps. Once the key is obtained, players can return to the church's side door to unlock it.
The Sinking City 2 ditches the thinky stuff for classic survival horror, but I'm yet to decide if it's truly better for it
The Sinking City 2 is transitioning from its predecessor's investigative focus to a more traditional survival horror experience, shifting from detective gameplay to increased combat and resource management. While the change is a gamble for developer Frogwares, the article suggests the new direction is proving successful, with impressive visuals and an atmospheric setting complementing the retooled gameplay. The game retains its 1920s Lovecraftian setting but introduces a new protagonist and location, Arkham.
How The Sinking City 2 Shifts to Survival Horror While Keeping Its Investigation Roots
Frogwares has detailed how The Sinking City 2 shifts from its predecessor's open-world detective adventure to a focused survival horror experience, while retaining its investigative roots. The sequel emphasizes exploration, combat, and horror elements, set in a Lovecraftian 1920s Arkham that is now flooded. The developers explain that investigations now run alongside exploration, rewarding players with upgrades and resources rather than gating progress.
How to turn on immortality and invulnerability in The Sinking City 2
The Sinking City 2 offers players the option to enable immortality and invulnerability by setting the combat difficulty to 'Sweet Dreams'. This mode allows players to survive all damage, making it easier to focus on the game's investigation and story elements without the threat of death.
How to open E.R.C Emergency Relief Crates - The Sinking City 2
This guide explains how to open ERC Emergency Relief Crates in The Sinking City 2. Players need to find and use a one-time-use Activator Pen item to open these crates, which contain essential resources and upgrades for survival. The first Activator Pen is found after meeting a new NPC in the library.
Where to find the Library map - The Sinking City 2
This guide details the location of the map within the library area of The Sinking City 2. Players can find the map on the left side of a room before turning right down a corridor after entering the library building.
How to fix the gate mechanism in The Sinking City 2 - Reach the Miskatonic Library Annex Quest
This guide explains how to fix the gate mechanism in The Sinking City 2 to progress the 'Reach the Miskatonic Library Annex' quest. Players need to find fuses to repair a fusebox by matching colored wires, which will then open the blocked gate.
Baptiste’s New Trailer Proves You Should Never, Ever Trust A Creepy Doll
A new trailer for the upcoming psychological horror game Baptiste has been released, showcasing its creepy doll antagonist and oppressive atmosphere. The game, set after a family tragedy, tasks players with guiding the protagonist Tom to safety while uncovering secrets and solving puzzles. Baptiste is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
The Sinking City 2 walkthrough Part 1
This walkthrough for The Sinking City 2 covers the opening act, guiding players through reaching the Miskatonic Library Annex and saving a woman at the Devil's Reef Hotel. It details puzzle solutions, item collection, and navigation between city locations via water, including how to solve the Gate Fuse Box puzzle and open safes.
Evening Reading - August 17, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including reviews for Mortal Shell 2 and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and the upcoming DLC for Marvel Cosmic Invasion. It also notes the passing of Hayden Panettiere and discusses the exclusivity of Grand Theft Auto 6 content on Netflix.
The Sinking City 2 Trailer Celebrates Worldwide Launch
Frogwares has launched The Sinking City 2 worldwide, featuring a new trailer that showcases the horrors protagonist Calvin Rafferty will face. The game shifts to a survival horror perspective with over-the-shoulder shooting, limited ammo, and evasive dodging, alongside investigation elements. It is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
The Sinking City 2 Review – Horror Unheeded
The Sinking City 2 offers a compelling Lovecraftian survival horror experience set in the desolate city of Arkham. While the gameplay loop can become repetitive and inventory management is tedious early on, the game excels in its atmospheric presentation, environmental storytelling, and engaging narrative. Performance on the PlayStation 5 is consistently smooth, making the unsettling atmosphere and challenging encounters a highlight.
The Sinking City 2 Review | TheXboxHub
The Sinking City 2 shifts from investigative adventure to a more focused survival horror experience, drawing comparisons to Resident Evil. Developed by Frogwares amidst the war in Ukraine, the game features a new protagonist, Calvin Rafferty, and a supernatural flood-ravaged Arkham. The review praises its Lovecraftian atmosphere, engaging narrative, and tight combat, despite a potential dampening of the first game's detective elements.
The Sinking City 2 Review – Farewell, Arkham!
The Sinking City 2 offers a tense survival horror experience with a strong Lovecraftian narrative, shifting focus from investigation to combat and resource management. Despite clunky combat and occasional cryptic puzzles, the game excels with its atmospheric sound design, engaging story, and rich world-building, making it a worthy successor to the original.
