Sword of the Sea

Atmospheric action-adventure game developed by Giant Squid. Players control the Wraith, a resurrected figure seeking to restore a lost ocean. Movement revolves around a magical Hoversword combining surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. Exploration takes players through flowing deserts, ancient ruins and landscapes gradually brought back to life.

Developer: Giant Squid
Publisher: Giant Squid, Fictions
Release: 19 August 2025
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S
Genres: Action, Adventure, Platformer, Exploration

News 29 Oct 2026

Sword of the Sea on Switch 2 continues the artistic journey behind Journey and ABZÛ

In Sword of the Sea, the desert behaves like an ocean. Sand rises into enormous waves, and a mysterious traveller surfs across the landscape on a glowing sword. The adventure arrives on Switch 2 and Xbox Series on October 29, continuing Giant Squid's fascination with movement, music and environmental storytelling.

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