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As a resurrected Wraith, ride a sword-like board across shifting dunes, uncover ruins, and restore a buried ocean.
Released 19 Aug 2025
Surf on a Sword
Turn Sand to Sea
Grind Dunes and Rails
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.
Developed by Giant Squid · Published by Giant Squid
You play as the Wraith, awakened in a desolate necropolis on a quest to reveal the ocean buried beneath the land. Travel through fallen ruins and varied landscapes as you bring water and marine life back to the world.
Ride the Hoversword across sand, snow, and water, building speed to leap from waves and perform flips, spins, and grabs. Rails, ramps, halfpipes, and wall rides turn movement into a mix of traversal and skate-style tricks.
Explore each area for hidden spaces, collectibles, and remnants of the lost culture. Activate pillars and other mechanisms to advance and restore the landscape; collected tetra can be spent on ability upgrades.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise the striking environments, atmospheric music, and satisfying sword-surfing movement. Many describe exploring and gliding through the world as relaxing and enjoyable, while some feel the adventure is brief or light on gameplay, and others criticize performance or the cost relative to its length.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 48 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
