Sword of the Sea

Adventure· Exploration· Atmospheric· Stylized

Released Aug 2025

Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with fast movement inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games.

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $29.99

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Evaluation

Sword of the Sea launched on August 19, 2025 on Steam and PS5. In the weeks following launch, Giant Squid released several patches addressing bugs and quality-of-life improvements, the last of which posted on September 23, 2025. The only DLC — the official soundtrack — shipped on September 19, 2025. No unreleased DLC is listed on the store. The developer has not announced any expansions, additional content, or post-launch roadmap. The news since launch consists entirely of patches, accolades, and award coverage (including composer Austin Wintory winning a Grammy for the score in February 2026). The last substantive developer communication was the September 23, 2025 patch. All of this is consistent with Sword of the Sea having launched as a complete, self-contained experience — in the same tradition as Giant Squid's previous titles ABZÛ and The Pathless, which also shipped as finished narrative adventures with no post-launch content cycles. The game appears complete as of September 2025.

Evidence

Official soundtrack DLC released. It is the only DLC listed, and it has shipped.

dlc listing · Sep 19, 2025 source content shipped

medium

Grammy win announcement for composer Austin Wintory. No development or content news included.

news post · Feb 4, 2026 source ambiguous

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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Sword of the Sea - Official Soundtrack

Sep 2025

Media

Details

Developer

Giant Squid

Publisher

Giant Squid

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player

Adventure Exploration Atmospheric Stylized Skateboarding Snowboarding Action-Adventure Nature Story Rich Colorful Cinematic Fantasy Surreal Minimalist 3D

About this game

Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean in Sword of the Sea.

From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey – Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with highspeed Hoversword movement inspired by skateboarding and snowboarding.

Awesome Surfing and Tricks

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.

A Mysterious and Visually Stunning World of Waves

Explore a world where the land flows in constant waves. From massive tides to the smallest ripples, the shifting sea of dunes is incredibly detailed and beautifully rendered. Surf across sandy deserts, glacial mountains, and many more undulating environments full of secrets in this incredible adventure.

A Spiritual Journey to Unveil the Sea

You are the Wraith – resurrected in the desolate Necropolis on a quest to unveil the ancient sea buried beneath the land. Discover the remnants of a lost culture hidden in sinking tombs and skatepark-like ruins as you search for purpose. Transform sandy dunes into glittering, emerald waters and witness magical sealife return in huge, breathtaking shoals. Feel the spiritual magic of surfing as you connect with nature and restore life – but beware, there is also darkness lurking under the waves.

A Legacy of Art, Design, and Music Continues

Developed by the renowned indie team Giant Squid, Sword of the Sea features the unique artistic design of creative director Matt Nava and beautiful music composed by Grammy winning Austin Wintory. Long time creative partners, their works together include beloved indie games ABZÛ, The Pathless, and the legendary, award-winning game Journey.