What is confirmed
Frogwares and the official Steam listing both name August 18, 2026 as the release date. The announced launch platforms are Windows PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, while the Premium Edition includes one day of advance access.
What to do
Use the store page for your region to check the exact unlock hour and preload availability. Store countdowns can vary by time zone, so the date shown here should not be treated as a universal midnight release.
What is not confirmed
No official global unlock-time table has been published in the supplied sources. This page will not convert an approximate store countdown into an exact local time until Frogwares confirms one.
Player questions
When does The Sinking City 2 come out?
The confirmed release date is August 18, 2026, with advertised 24-hour advance access for the Premium Edition.