The Sinking City 2 Trailer: Frogwares Main Cast Revealed

A new trailer for The Sinking City 2 is now out, giving a clearer look at Frogwares’ upcoming Lovecraftian survival horror—and it arrives just under a week before the game’s release. The update also confirms the cast for the two main characters, along with a closer look at how Arkham is changing, how investigation and combat will work, and why players can’t simply rely on unlimited firepower.

Key takeaways

A new trailer for The Sinking City 2 is available ahead of launch.
The protagonists are voiced by Andrew Wheildon-Dennis (Calvin) and Gemma Elizabeth Whelan (Faye).
Arkham is shown in a ruined, flooded state filled with hostile creatures.
Combat and progression aren’t just about shooting—investigation, clues, cases, and optional content are emphasized.
Ammo is not unlimited, forcing resource collection and tougher choices during exploration.
The Sinking City 2 releases on August 18 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Trailer details: Arkham’s ruins, investigation, and limited resources

The trailer focuses on the next adventure set in Arkham after the city is left heavily damaged and flooded, with abandoned buildings and creatures waiting for mistakes. The presentation highlights traversal through the city while players uncover what happened and work to avoid dying during the process.

It also stresses that the gameplay loop won’t be limited to gunfights. Investigation plays a major role, letting players search for clues, resolve smaller cases, and locate secrets hidden around Arkham. Alongside that are puzzles and optional content for players who want to slow down and examine more of the environment.

On the survival side, the video underlines that ammunition won’t be infinite and there won’t be an oversized inventory to carry everything. Instead, players will need to pick up resources they find and decide carefully what to keep—because the game is expected to repeatedly force trade-offs between leaving items behind or discarding other gear.

Combat, weapons, and horror enemies

Combat appears more direct than in the first game. Calvin can use multiple weapons inspired by the 1920s, but the trailer also implies that simply firing at everything may not be the best strategy—especially if ammo runs out at the wrong time.

Horror remains central, with the trailer introducing the Slither. These creatures can control the bodies of the dead and turn them into something like puppets, raising the stakes when exploring spaces such as abandoned hospitals or flooded streets.

Story setup and release date

The plot centers on Calvin and Faye after a ritual goes wrong. Faye ends up trapped in a mysterious dream, and Calvin must push deeper into Arkham to find a way to bring her back—despite the city’s increasingly hostile condition.

The Sinking City 2 launches on August 18 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.