The PlayStation State of Play showcase went live today, giving fans a glimpse of some of the most impressive-looking games yet to come – including Sword of the Sea, the upcoming atmospheric adventure from Giant Squid Studios.
Giant Squid Studios, the developer behind indie gems like Abzu and The Pathless, unveiled its upcoming game two years ago alongside a breathtaking announcement trailer.
Its projected launch window was set as 2025, but the team provided no specific release date – until now, that is. During Sony's latest State of Play, Giant Squid Studios revealed a brand-new trailer and a concrete release date: August 19 of this year.
The trailer also highlights more of Sword of the Sea's gameplay, and it's as stunning as fans of Giant Squid Studios' previous titles would expect. Sand-surfing across glittery dunes and soaring through glistening waters, the quiet protagonist scales every environment thrown their way atop the Hoversword – an object the dev describes as moving "like a snowboard, skateboard, and surfboard all in one."
