The Sinking City 2 PC System Requirements Revealed Alongside Pre-Orders

Frogwares has officially launched pre-orders for The Sinking City 2, accompanying the announcement with a brand-new atmosphere-heavy trailer and the initial PC hardware requirements. As the Ukrainian developer shifts its Lovecraftian sequel toward a full-blown survival horror experience, players are getting a clearer picture of what it will take to run this Unreal Engine 5 title when it lands on August 18, 2026.

System Requirements for the Eldritch Nightmare

The shift to Unreal Engine 5 brings a dramatic visual upgrade to the drowned streets of Arkham, but it also raises hardware concerns. Frogwares recently clarified that earlier specs floating around during the Steam Next Fest demo were not representative of the final build. The newly updated baseline specs offer a more realistic expectation for players looking to survive the flooded nightmare.

To combat the high demands of Nanite and Lumen, Frogwares has confirmed integration of performance-boosting tech, including NVIDIA DLSS support. This should offer some relief for players running mid-tier GPUs, though a robust processor will likely still be required to handle the dynamic water simulation and streaming assets in the open-world districts.

Pre-Orders Open with a Lower Price Tag

Alongside the technical details, Frogwares has laid out the game’s pre-orders and pricing. Starting at $49.99 for the standard edition, the game positions itself slightly below the modern $70 AAA standard—a welcome move for a project that saw successful backing on Kickstarter. With three digital editions available, players can secure their trip to Arkham ahead of schedule.

A Grim Glimpse in the New Trailer

The latest trailer sheds light on the grim reality of Arkham’s new design. Unlike the detective-focused gameplay of the 2019 original, the sequel focuses on tight resource management and defensive combat against threats like the Slither and other deep-water monstrosities. The trailer highlights dark, flooded corridors, claustrophobic encounters, and the recurring sanity mechanics that will challenge players at every turn.