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The Sinking City 2 Guide & Safe Codes
The Sinking City 2 guide: all safe codes, puzzle solutions, case walkthroughs, endings, weapons, enemies and trophies. Updated for the August 2026 launch.
Official Trailer What is The Sinking City 2?
The Sinking City 2 is a lovecraftian survival horror by Frogwares, available on PC (Steam, Epic, GOG), PS5, Xbox Series X|S. Released on August 18, 2026, it casts you as diver-detective Calvin Rafferty in a flooded 1920s Arkham after a failed ritual leaves Faye's soul trapped in the Dreamlands. Critics scored it 79 on Metacritic (34 reviews) and Steam players rate it 95% Very Positive; a full campaign runs about 8–12 hours. Investigation is the core loop, so this site tracks every safe code, puzzle solution and case walkthrough, plus endings, weapons, enemies and all 23 achievements.
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Get Started in 5 Steps
- Learn the loop: read the beginner guide — pack space is scarce, Safe Rooms are where you stash, craft and save.
- Master investigations: cases rarely mark objectives; the walkthrough hub covers the main story and all eight side investigations.
- Crack every safe: keep the safe codes page open — combinations hide behind clues, and we list where each clue is.
- Spend Talents wisely: see the Talents & crafting guide for what to unlock first and how Dream Essence works.
- Fight smart: ammo is crafted, not found — check weapons and enemy weak points before wasting shells.
Tools & Live Data
All Safe Codes
Every safe combination — Holloway Manor, hospital, hotel and more.
PUZZLEPuzzle Solutions
Bell, candle, obelisk, printing press and every other puzzle.
CASECase Walkthroughs
Main story and all eight side investigations, step by step.
ENDAll Endings
How many endings, how choices matter, spoiler-safe layout.
TIERWeapons
Every gun with upgrade paths and where to find them.
DATAPlayer Count
Live Steam player count and launch-week peak.
Full Guide Index
Codes & Puzzles
- All Safe Codes — every combination with clue locations.
- Puzzle Solutions — fuse box, trident, press, prisms and more.
- Keys & Locked Doors — graveyard key, Star Key, tools.
- Walkthrough Hub — all chapters and side investigations.
Survive Arkham
- Beginner Guide — the loop that makes the game click.
- Enemies — every threat and when to just run.
- Weapons — the arsenal and its ammo economy.
- Talents & Crafting — Dream Essence and what to unlock first.
- Map & Districts — navigating without markers.
Story & Completion
- All Endings — how the final choice works, spoiler-managed.
- Characters & Lore — Calvin, Faye and the Mythos layer.
- Achievements — all 23, with the missable chains flagged.
- Collectibles — crates, broadcasts and outfits.
- New Game Plus — carryover and the second lap.
Buying & Tech
- Editions & Prices — Standard vs Deluxe vs Premium.
- Review — our verdict plus the critical consensus.
- Demo Guide — the free hour and what carries over.
- How Long to Beat — campaign and completionist times.
- System Requirements — can your PC run it?
- All DLC — Holloway Manor, Field Kit and soundtrack compared.
- Patch Tracker — every update as it ships.
Latest News
- 2026-08-18The Sinking City 2 launches on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S - 95% Very Positive on Steam in its first 24 hours.
- 2026-08-18Reviews go live: 79 Metascore across 34 critics. Premium Edition owners got early access ahead of launch.
- 2026-08-15Frogwares publishes the 'Welcome to Arkham' launch trailer ahead of the August 18 release.
FAQ
What is The Sinking City 2?
The Sinking City 2 is a Lovecraftian survival horror by Frogwares, released on August 18, 2026 for PC (Steam, Epic, GOG), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. You play diver-detective Calvin Rafferty investigating cases across a flooded 1920s Arkham.
Is The Sinking City 2 open world?
Arkham is a large explorable flooded city traversed on foot and by boat, but it is structured around investigations rather than a sandbox. Districts open up as cases progress, and you can return to explore for collectibles and side investigations.
Does The Sinking City 2 have co-op or multiplayer?
No. The Sinking City 2 is strictly single-player. The only online features are standard platform achievements.
About This Site
The Sinking City 2 Guide is an independent fan resource for The Sinking City 2 players. We verify safe codes and puzzle solutions against multiple sources, track patches, and write practical guides so you can spend less time searching and more time investigating.