Frogwares has introduced that it’s the sole writer of The Sinking City on all platforms. This comes after Frogwares’ prolonged authorized battle with the sport’s unique PC writer, Nacon.
The PC model can be up to date on Steam, Epic Video games, GOG, and Gamesplanet within the coming weeks. “This newest model will include all of the earlier bug fixes and optimizations, in addition to a couple of issues to remember for the prevailing house owners of the sport on Steam and Epic Video games Retailer,” Frogwares defined.
Previous saves received’t be suitable with the newest PC model of the sport, though Steam customers can have the choice to proceed enjoying the previous model in the event that they wish to end it. Nonetheless, the previous model will solely keep round till February 28. Frogwares can even launch new saves for gamers to obtain and use.
Of us, we acquired some large information!
Frogwares is now the only writer of The Sinking City on all platforms! We’re joyful to lastly put this complete factor behind us, and we stay up for sharing extra information about the way forward for the franchise very quickly.
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— The Sinking City (@thesinkingcity) January 2, 2024
The Sinking City was pulled from some platforms again in 2020 on account of disputes between Frogwares and Nacon. Frogwares alleged that Nacon breached its contract and withheld no less than €1 million in royalties, falsely implying possession of the IP, and extra.
In 2021, the sport reappeared on Steam. Nonetheless, Frogwares urged gamers to not buy it, alleging that it was a pirated model. Nacon responded that the allegations have been unjustified and that Frogwares was sabotaging its personal investments. Now it looks like the dispute is over, and Frogwares owns the sport’s publishing rights.
In IGN’s The Sinking City overview, we mentioned, “Whereas sometimes irritating, The Sinking City’s compelling tales, thrilling environments, and memorable characters make for one of many higher Cthulhu lore video games round.”
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