
Sword of the Sea
Sword of the Sea is an action-adventure game developed by Giant Squid, the studio behind Abzû and The Pathless. Set in a vast desert landscape, players control a character known as the Wraith, exploring ruins and uncovering a lost world. Movement is centered on the "Hoversword," a tool that combines surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding mechanics. The game emphasizes fluid traversal, atmospheric exploration, and light puzzle-solving.
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Releases
PC (Microsoft Windows)
August 19, 2025
PlayStation 5
August 19, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2
October 29, 2026
Xbox Series X|S
October 29, 2026
Companies
Giant Squid
Alternative Titles
Windows Executable: SwordOfTheSea.exe
Age Ratings
Gameplay & Screenshots
Time to beat
2 HRS
Hastily
4 HRS
Normally
6 HRS
Completely
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