The Game I Call ‘Bloodborne’s Brother From Another Mother’ Launched a Surprise UE5 Remake

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The Game I Call ‘Bloodborne’s Brother From Another Mother’ Launched a Surprise UE5 Remake

Early 2025 has been wild! So many great releases already like Split Fiction, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Not to forget the shadow drop of Oblivion Remaster, which took the world by storm. But that’s not all, as this year has more surprises.

I was awestruck to find out that The Sinking City Remaster has been shadow-dropped by Frogwares. The masterpiece can now be experienced with new refreshed graphics on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The best part? The owners of the original will get a free upgrade. Frogwares, you have my full respect.

Yes, give me a proper remaster, not some texture updates

Frogwares seems to follow a similar method, which was chosen for making Oblivion Remaster. Instead of just updating some materials and adding high-resolution textures, a lot of effort has been put into making The Sinking City Remaster.

According to the official release statement, the game remaster has been completely re-lit in Unreal Engine 5. Giving more realistic lighting and believable environments. Not only that the locations and levels been improved with additional details and objects.

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It is almost becoming a norm, but The Sinking City Remaster has support for all kinds of upscaling options like DLSS, FSR, and TSR. To capture the beauty of the game, developers have added an in-built photo mode. Adjustments have also been made in terms of gameplay and accessibility.

This is something Oblivion Remaster did too, but they went all the way with it. Recently, unnecessary remasters have been released a lot. I’m looking at you, Sony, don’t think I’m talking about someone else. Which made me a bit unexcited about the announced remasters.

However, the excitement seems to be sky-high if they are shadow-dropped. This is a better way to do it, as everyone would agree that developers should focus on the sequel more. Looks like this is a new tactic in 2025, and I’m up for it.

Is Frogwares working on a sequel for The Sinking City?

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Yes, Frogware is working on a sequel. They originally started a Kickstarter program to fund The Sinking City 2. The reception shocked them too, as it raised approximately $627,000. Which is 450% of the minimum target set by the developers. Insane hype, right? Well, it’s justified.

The Sinking City 2 will be carrying over the legacy of the original in an improved way. On their official page, it is stated that the new game would have an overhauled combat system, alongside a revamped investigation system. The investigation system, in particular, made the game special to me. Glad more details will be added to it.

In a press release, Sergiy Oganesyan, the Publishing Director at Frogwares, shares their plans for the future. This is what he had to say:

We plan to do big things with The Sinking City IP, starting with the sequel and then beyond. So, after our rather well-known struggles with the original, it feels amazing to have this positive moment be part of the game’s twisted history and for us to be the ones to fully decide it. Making it free to all our existing fans is our way of giving back to them for having supported us all this time through thick and thin.

It was earlier announced that Frogwares was working on Sinking City Remaster earlier in March. Fans are surprised to get the release so soon, and I’d agree that the timing won’t be any more perfect. A huge win for good game remasters! EA, it’s about time you woke up.

Will you be playing the remastered version of The Sinking City? What Frogwares game is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.

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