Sword of the Sea hits Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S for £24.99

Giant Squid expands its movement-focused adventure Sword of the Sea to Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S. The console rollout follows an earlier leak from Microsoft regarding the Xbox version and an official confirmation during a Nintendo Indie World presentation.

Sword of the Sea · official art via IGDB

The game originally debuted on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on August 19, 2025. Reports note that the prior console exclusivity likely stemmed from a one-year agreement with Sony.

Priced at £24.99, the release comes from developer Giant Squid with publisher Fictions. Creative director Matt Nava leads the project, and composer Austin Wintory provides the score. Players control a resurrected figure named the Wraith, exploring forgotten ruins, icy peaks, and sandy expanses via a supernatural Hoversword. The movement system blends mechanics from surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding, allowing players to pull off tricks and restore an ancient ocean to a barren region.