Frogwares has announced the delay of its game Sinking City 2 until 2026, citing challenges from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Development Challenges
The game's release, initially set for 2025, has been postponed due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Frogwares, a Ukrainian developer, has faced logistical challenges, including power outages and infrastructure attacks.
- Frogwares previously targeted a 2025 release for Sinking City 2.
- The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has disrupted development.
- Frogwares cited creative challenges in adapting to survival horror.
Design Shifts and Timeline
Frogwares aims to release Sinking City 2 in the first half of 2026. The shift to survival horror requires a new design approach, explains lead designer Alexander Gresko.
The studio plans to reveal more gameplay footage soon and has released new screenshots to engage the audience.
Sergiy Oganesyan, head of publishing, described the difficulties of working under current conditions, emphasizing the impact on the game's development pace.
