Sword of the Sea
Sword of the Sea came out on August 19, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. It is developed and published by Giant Squid.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- August 19, 2025
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2
- Developer
- Giant Squid
- Publisher
- Giant Squid
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Critic rating
- 84/100
How much is Sword of the Sea?
$20.99$29.99-30%
On Steam (US store), 30% off the $29.99 list price.
Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.
Sword of the Sea PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | MinimumWindows 10 | RecommendedWindows 11 |
| Processor | MinimumIntel Core i5-9400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, Requires a CPU with the AVX2 instruction set | RecommendedIntel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
| Memory | Minimum12 GB RAM | Recommended16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | MinimumNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600, 6GB or Intel Arc B570 | RecommendedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, 11GB or AMD Radeon VII, 16GB or Intel Arc B580 |
| DirectX | MinimumVersion 12 | RecommendedVersion 12 |
| Storage | Minimum15 GB available space | Recommended15 GB available space |
| Sound Card | MinimumAny | RecommendedAny |
| VR Support | MinimumNo | RecommendedNo |
| Additional Notes | MinimumFull DualSense controller support- disable Steam Input | RecommendedFull DualSense controller support- disable Steam Input |
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Languages (11)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional ChineseFull audio in English
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- On Steam for
- Windows
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
About 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.
Storyline
In a world where the terrain flows in waves, ride the Hoversword to speed over shifting seas of sand. It controls like a snowboard, skateboard, and hoverboard all in one. Build momentum to achieve great speeds and catch big air as you explore skatepark-like ruins, lost in the tides of the Necropolis of the Gods. The Hoversword embodies the feel of snowboarding and skating games, but in an entirely new context of adventure. You are the Wraith – resurrected in a desolate world and tasked with restoring life to it as you explore submerged ruins and the vibrant, varied cultures within. Surf through sinking tombs, mysterious shipwrecks, and petrified battlefields – and bring giant shoals of fish and creatures back in the process. But beware- this land is also home to massive leviathans that will stand in your way.
Screenshots
Sword of the Sea: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 3, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did Sword of the Sea come out?
Sword of the Sea came out on August 19, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is Sword of the Sea out yet?
Yes. Sword of the Sea came out on August 19, 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
How much does Sword of the Sea cost?
Sword of the Sea is $20.99 on Steam (US store) as of November 3, 2026: 30% off its $29.99 list price (a sale price, not the regular one). Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.
What platforms is Sword of the Sea on?
Sword of the Sea is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is Sword of the Sea on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
What are the Sword of the Sea PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Sword of the Sea as Intel Core i5-9400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, Requires a CPU with the AVX2 instruction set, 12 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 5600, 6GB or Intel Arc B570, with 15 GB available space. The recommended spec is Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, 11GB or AMD Radeon VII, 16GB or Intel Arc B580. The full minimum and recommended table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making Sword of the Sea?
Sword of the Sea is developed and published by Giant Squid.
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