- The Giant Squid Collection Is Now Available - 26 August 2026
The Giant Squid Collection is now available on Steam, bringing together ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Sword of the Sea in one complete collection. Travel beneath vibrant ocean waves, soar through a mythic island wilderness, and surf across an ever-shifting sea of sand. 3 distinct adventures connected by evocative worlds, fluid movement, and unforgettable music.The collection includes:ABZÛ — Dive into a living ocean world and uncover its hidden depths.The Pathless — Explore a vast, mysterious island alongside your eagle companion.Sword of the Sea — Glide across sweeping dunes and lost ruins on an unforgettable surf through a sea of sand. Know someone who hasn’t discovered our games yet? Or maybe there’s still one missing from your collection? Now is the perfect time to grab the full lineup together or share a new favorite with a friend!
- Steam Summer Sale Discount - 25 June 2026
🏝️ Still standing on the shore? Sword of the Sea is now 30% OFF!Time to dip your toes in the water 🌊
- Austin Wintory wins a GRAMMY for Sword of the Sea OST! - 4 February 2026
Massive congratulations to Austin Wintory on taking home the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media! We’re honored to have his music bring our world to life. Thank you to the Recording Academy and to every player who went on this adventure with us. Don't forget all of the music in Sword of the Sea can be streamed on all platforms, including Twitch and YouTube without copyright strikes. 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards
- Sword of the Sea - Accolades - 25 November 2025
Thank you for supporting us on this epic sesh. Sword of the Sea is OUT NOW.
- Nominate Sword of the Sea for Best Soundtrack - 24 November 2025
If Sword of the Sea was "music to your ears", consider nominating it for Best Soundtrack 🏆 Sword of the Sea marks the 3rd collaboration with composer Austin Wintory who blends a familiar yet entirely new soundscape consisting of intimate piano moments and a layer of vocals that began as a playful experiment. The Grammy Nominated Score includes musicians from all around the world such as: Kristin Naigus, Malukah, Paul Cartwright, Tina Guo, & Tom Strahle among many, many others. Thank you for your support - the Giant Squid team!
- Sword of the Sea has been nominated for 3 Categories 🏆 - 30 October 2025
We are incredibly grateful to see Sword of the Sea has been nominated for Best Self-Published Indie Game, Best Soundtrack, and Best Visual Design in the Golden Joystick Awards 2025! We didn't realize it had made such a splash and are so happy and thankful to hear fans are enjoying Sword of the Sea. If you'd like to support us, you can vote here: https://www.gamesradar.com/goldenjoystickawards
- Sword of the Sea Patch Notes 9/23/25 - 23 September 2025
Hey surfers! We found a small issue and got a quick patch out to address it. Thanks for your reports and happy surfing! Fixes: Fixed issue where a trophy/achievement would not be awarded correctly if the final level was started from the chapter select screen
- Sword of the Sea - Soundtrack - 19 September 2025
The official soundtrack selection of Sword of the Sea.Presented by Austin Wintory.Sword of the Sea marks Austin's 3rd collaboration with Giant Squid, and 4th with its founder Matt Nava (who had been Journey's Art Director). At the heart of this album was an electronic soundscape enveloping a piano. Then came vocals, which actually began as a joke when Matt found a podcast in which Werner Herzog speculates that he'd use Orthodox monk chanting as underscore were he to make a skating documentary. Austin began writing for children's choir (performed by the magnificent Phoenix Boys Choir), and the rest soon followed. Many, many musicians from around the world ended up performing on this score and we're deeply indebted to them all. Contains 16 tracks. Total Time: 1hr, 24mComposed and Produced by: Austin Wintory. SOLOISTS:Kristin Naigus: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Native American Drone FlutesTina…
- Sword of the Sea Patch Notes 9/19/25 - 19 September 2025
Hey surfers! There’s a new patch out with some nice quality-of-life features and a bunch of bugfixes. Thanks again for playing Sword of the Sea! Updates: Added Invert Camera (Horizontal), Invert Camera (Vertical), and Camera Sensitivity photomode options that can be set separately from the the regular game camera Added a collectible tracker to the chapter select screen Added a collectible tracker to the pause screen in new game plus When using the Restart Chapter option in the last chapter or starting the level from the chapter select screen, the intro cutscene will be skipped, allowing for quicker restarts Improved resolution settings- full range of resolutions are now accessible, with better handling of multiple monitor configurations Fixes: Fixed issue where the count of collected items could be displayed incorrectly, leading to an associated trophy not triggering appropriately Score…
- Sword of the Sea Patch Notes 8/29/2025 - 29 August 2025
Hey surfers! We have another patch for you that takes care of a few more things we have managed to track down. Thanks again for your bug reports, and your support. Happy surfing! Updates: Added prompts to activate photomode in certain scenarios Allowed photo mode access during some scripted sequences Added 120hz framerate option Increased text reveal rate slightly Increased photo mode camera movement range Added UI animation when collecting secret shells Added a tetra reward when all boats are lit Made platforming to reach certain secrets less demanding Improved snow particle fade distance Added loading indicator when Restart Chapter or Rewind 5 Minutes options are used Fixes: Fixed issue where higher resolutions could be inaccessible in the Options/Graphics screen Fixed Invert Camera (Vertical) setting not applying to photo mode camera Fixed rare audio issue when entering cutscenes Upd…
- Сквозь пески и океан: Обзор Sword of the Sea - 25 August 2025
Команда создателей культового PlayStation-хита Journey вновь вернулась к своим корням в рамках медитативного приключения с лёгким налётом мистики под названием Sword of the Sea . Арт-директор инди-хита Мэтт Нава и студия Giant Squid не просто попытались переосмыслить концепт путешествия через раскалённые пески в поисках истины, но и внедрить новые механики, превратив скольжение на летающем мече по дюнам в упрощённую версию Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater.
- Sword of the Sea Patch Notes - 22 August 2025
Hey surfers! This patch addresses several bugs and issues discovered at launch that we wanted to take care of as soon as possible. Thank you for submitting bug reports, they have been very helpful. And thank you for playing Sword of the Sea! Update: Added cloud save support Fixes: Fixed issue where photo mode could be activated when dialog boxes were open, causing a progression blocking state Fixed out-of-bounds protection in certain areas Fixed miscellaneous minor audio and music issues Fixed cases where the player could get stuck in the halfpipe air animation state Fixed issue where a red screen effect would continue during a cinematic moment Fixed issue where progression could be blocked by making a certain jump in Shadow Tundra Fixed issue where a gate that would not open in Veiled Sea if the level was started from chapter select Fixed game not pausing automatically when losing focu…
- Sword of the Sea - Official Launch Trailer - 19 August 2025
Carve your way forward on the ancient and powerful Hoversword, which moves like a snowboard, skateboard, and surfboard all in one. Build momentum to reach top speed and catch big air off the crests of giant waves. Pull off radical flips, spins, and grab tricks with ease as you shred halfpipes, ramps, and wall rides. It’s the perfect balance of exhilarating action and fluid, meditative movement. Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2453160/Sword_of_the_Sea/
- Launching in ONE WEEK! - 12 August 2025
Just 7 days until Sword of the Sea launches🌊 The wait is almost over! On August 19th take your Hoversword and surf across breathtaking ruins, forgotten shipwrecks, and shifting sands all brought to life in stunning detail! Launches on PlayStation 5 & PC Wishlist today so you're ready to ride the waves the moment we go live!
- Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition 2025 - 8 June 2025
Check out coverage from this year's Day of the Devs featuring a short segment with Creative Director Matt Nava explaining how it's all about movement and flow: Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition 2025 Skip to 02:09;00 for Sword of the Sea We're excited to share more gameplay and deep dives as we approach our launch of Sword of the Sea August 19th, 2025. Our websites: Sword of the Sea Giant Squid Learn more and join the discussion: Discord Server
- Sword of the Sea: Hands-on Report - 5 June 2025
Catch-up on our Sword of the Sea Gameplay Preview! Read the full article here written by Sony Interactive Entertainment's O'Dell Harmon Jr.: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/06/05/sword-of-the-sea-hands-on-report/ Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. A single-player atmospheric surfing adventure with highspeed Hoversword movement inspired by skateboarding and snowboarding. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea features a beautiful score by Austin Wintory Sword of the Sea is launching August 19th, 2025.
- Launch Date - 4 June 2025
We're excited to reveal that Sword of the Sea will officially launch on August 19th this year! COMING AUGUST 19th 2025! If you missed it, you can watch the Date Announcement Trailer here: Youtube link Mark your calendars and prepare for an atmospheric surfing adventure.
- Giant Squid Dev Blog - 24 July 2024
One of the many ingredients in a Giant Squid game is fluid movement. Join our very own Joel Finney, the Lead Animator at Giant Squid, as he goes behind the scenes on how we made the animation of The Wraith so smooth and buttery. Read the full post here: Giant Squid Dev Blog - Animating The Wraith Sword of the Sea's release date is still to be announced but will be launched simultaneously on Steam and PS5. Get ready to experience an adventure like no other - add it to your wishlist today! Learn more at SwordOfTheSeaGame.com
- Matt Nava gives early insights into Sword of the Sea - 24 August 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Sword of the Sea has been featured in a recent article on The Guardian's website! Read the full article here written by The Guardian's Lewis Packwood: The Guardian - Sword of the Sea channels surfing, spirituality and Shadow of the Colossus The article highlights the game's unique blend of surfing and Shadow of the Colossus-inspired gameplay. If you haven't had a chance to check out Sword of the Sea yet, now is the perfect time to dive in! For those who are just hearing about the game announcement for the first time, Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric adventure with high-speed movement inspired by skateboarding games. Players surf over a surreal landscape of waves on their Hoversword and unveil a mysterious story that unfolds as they explore. The game has already received critical acclaim for its exhilarating gameplay and stunning visuals. Sword of the S…
- Sword of the Sea - Atmosphärisches Surf-Abenteuer der Abzû-Schöpfer - 7 June 2023
Ein atmosphärisches Abenteuer mit rasanten Bewegungen, inspiriert von Skateboarding- und Snowboarding-Spielen. » Komplette News auf pressakey.com lesen » Sword of the Sea auf pressakey.com
