The Sinking City 2: post-launch update content for this experience halfway between Indiana Jones and Resident Evil

Frogwares is beefing up its post-launch support even before the release of The Sinking City 2, scheduled for August 18. Two concrete announcements this week: a full New Game+ available day one, and an HDR patch confirmed as a free update after launch.

New Game+ is the real good news for anyone planning to dive back into Arkham after the end credits. The mode retains all perk points, unlocked perks and inventory, letting you tackle a second run with an already sturdy build. On top of that: additional challenges tied to achievements, plus brand-new cosmetic and gameplay rewards. In practical terms, this changes the way you approach fights against the Slither from the very first hours of a second playthrough, since you no longer have to start from scratch with a meager inventory.

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The HDR patch, meanwhile, won't be included in the day-one version. Frogwares chose to prioritize the base game and launch features rather than delay the release for this technical detail. The studio nonetheless assures that most of the work has already been done and promises a swift rollout after August 18. Nothing alarming in itself, but players equipped with an HDR display will have to wait a bit longer to fully enjoy Arkham's drenched Lovecraftian atmospheres.

For now, no bugs or detailed patch notes accompany these announcements: they only concern the content and support planned around the launch. For details on the gameplay trailer released alongside this, and the full release rundown, head over to our dedicated articles.