Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 5
19th Aug 2025
19th Aug 2025
PlayStation Plus Extra (Subscription)
- 19th Aug 2025
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- Controller Support
- Official Site
- swordoftheseagame.com
Reviews
Review Sword of the Sea (PS5) - Stunning Journey-Like Is a PS Plus Extra Hall of Famer
Surf's up
Giant Squid is one of the best developers in the biz when it comes to crafting beautifully breezy indie adventures. Sword of the Sea, its latest outing, will never escape the obvious Journey comparisons, but it still stands tall as the team's most refined game to date. Without wanting to strip the title of its elegance, Sword of the Sea...
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Sword of the Sea News
News Just What Is Going on with Sony and Indie Dev Giant Squid?
Sword of the SIE
There’s been some speculation overnight that Sony may have strengthened its relationship with indie developer Giant Squid. The ever-eagle eyed Gematsu noticed both the platform holder and Santa Monica studio filed a joint European trademark for the game Sword of the Sea, which recently released to rave reviews.
News 'It Saved the Game': Sword of the Sea Dev Praises Sony, Explains PS Plus Deal
Extra for extra
Sword of the Sea is one of our favourite PS5 games of the year so far — but without striking a PS Plus deal with Sony, it sounds like developer Giant Squid could have had a bit of a disaster on its hands. In a fascinating new interview with GamesIndustry.biz, studio co-founder Matt Nava gives some welcome insight into how Sword of...
News Gorgeous Journey-Like Sword of the Sea Lands on PS Plus Day One
Surf's up
In a slice of news that got a little bit buried amongst all the State of Play announcements last night, Sword of the Sea will actually launch straight onto PS Plus Extra. The gorgeous looking, Journey and ABZU-inspired PS5 game confirmed a 19th August release date during the aforementioned broadcast. That's a Tuesday, by the way, so it'll...
News Sword of the Sea Looks Like a True Journey Successor, Surfs to PS5 in August
By the blade
Fans of the all-time classic that is Journey — and visually stunning indie adventures in general — will have been waiting on a release date for Sword of the Sea. And now, we know that it's gliding to PS5 on the 19th August. The title's new gameplay trailer is just about everything you'd expect; this is a clear spiritual successor...
News PS5 Journey-Like Sword of the Sea Reappears Over a Year After Its PlayStation Showcase Reveal
Ride the wave
Sword of the Sea caught the eye during the PlayStation Showcase that aired in May 2023. Clearly inspired by timeless PS3 and PS4 title Journey, its reveal trailer promised a visually striking adventure in which you surf across sands atop a big sword. Lovely stuff, but we've seen nothing of the game since its announcement. Fortunately,...
News If You Like Journey, You Need to See Sword of the Sea on PS5
Be like water
Are you a Journey (the game, not the band) fan? If the answer to that question is yes, you've got to see Sword of the Sea. It features the same artist behind Journey, ABZU, and The Pathless, and it's clearly trying to evoke some of the same vibes as thatgamecompany's greatest hit. Needless to say, it looks gorgeous, and the gameplay...
About The Game
Surf across the surreal undulating landscapes of the Necropolis on a quest to unveil a lost ocean teeming with life in Sword of the Sea.
In a world where the terrain flows in waves, ride a hovering sword to speed over shifting seas of sand, magma, and ice. Build momentum to achieve great speeds and catch big air as you explore skatepark-like ruins, lost in the tides of the Necropolis. Your quest is to unveil the ancient sea buried beneath the land.
Unveil The Sea In A Uniquely Animating World
Explore vast otherworldly terrains of sand, lava, ice, and more that flow and shift in real time as you journey through the Necropolis. Discover the remnants of an ancient culture hidden in sinking tombs, mysterious shipwrecks, and petrified battlefields. Bring giant shoals of fish and creatures back to life on your quest to unveil the sea.
Awesome Hoversword Movement
The Hoversword controls like a snowboard, skateboard, and hoverboard all in one. Gain momentum to take epic leaps, go up walls, shred halfpipes, and carve your way forward to break through to higher and higher speeds. It has all the great feel of snowboarding and skating games, but in an entirely new context of adventure.
An Atmospheric Narrative
Experience a moving story told with color, light, music, and sparse dialogue. Follow the Wraith on his path of self discovery as he encounters enigmatic characters and searches for answers about the past.
Incredible Dynamic Music
Immerse yourself in an incredible score by industry legend Austin Wintory that morphs dynamically with gameplay to deliver music that reflects where you are on your journey.
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