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Sword of the Sea

Surf across shifting dunes on your Hoversword, uncover hidden shells, and bring the lost ocean back to life.

  • Released Aug 19, 2025
  • 48 Achievements
  • 11 Supported Languages
  • Single-player Adventure
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Sword of the Sea Chapter Select: Unlocks & Replay Guide
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Sword of the Sea Chapter Select: Unlocks & Replay Guide

Unlock Sword of the Sea chapter select, revisit all eight chapters, track missing collectibles, and avoid replay mistakes during your New Game Plus run.

Sword of the Sea Discord: Community and Help Guide
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Sword of the Sea Discord: Community and Help Guide

Looking for Sword of the Sea Discord? Find official starting points, get help with collectibles, and explore the latest gameplay updates for PC and PS5.

Sword of the Sea How Long to Beat: Story & 100% Time
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Sword of the Sea How Long to Beat: Story & 100% Time

Sword of the Sea how long to beat guide: compare story and completion times, plan your New Game+ run, and cut down collectible and trophy cleanup time.

Sword of the Sea How to Save: Slots and PC Backups
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Sword of the Sea How to Save: Slots and PC Backups

Open the pause menu to access saved progress in Sword of the Sea. Resume your file, copy save slots, and back up Windows saves with Steam Cloud.

Sword of the Sea New Game Plus: Unlocks and Carryover
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Sword of the Sea New Game Plus: Unlocks and Carryover

Sword of the Sea new game plus adds Wisp boosts and carries over your skills and Tetra. Learn how to unlock it, track shells, and earn replay trophies.

Sword of the Sea Reddit: Gameplay, Tips, and Fixes
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Sword of the Sea Reddit: Gameplay, Tips, and Fixes

Looking for Sword of the Sea reddit tips? Explore Hoversword gameplay, the Elasmosaur Rider trophy route, collectible trackers, and important patch fixes.

What is Sword of the Sea?

Sword of the Sea is a single-player surfing adventure developed by Giant Squid. You play as the Wraith, riding a Hoversword through the Necropolis on a journey to restore a lost ocean.

The Hoversword blends the movement of skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing. Rolling terrain, ramps, halfpipes, and wall rides turn exploration into a flowing ride, while restored waters bring marine life back to the landscape.

Developer
Giant Squid
Platforms
PC / PS5 / Nintendo Switch 2
Genre
Surfing Adventure
Play Mode
Single-player
Steam Achievements
48
Supported Languages
11

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Sword of the Sea Beginner Guide

Get comfortable on the Hoversword and build momentum before chasing difficult jumps. Explore beyond the main route as you bring the ocean back.

  1. 1

    Practice turning and jumping in the opening desert.

  2. 2

    Use wave crests and ramps to launch into the air.

  3. 3

    Explore the ruins and restore water to the landscape.

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Sword of the Sea Controls and Tricks

Learn the PlayStation inputs for aerial tricks. Buy advanced moves to expand your combinations.

Double Jump

Press X again after jumping.

Advanced Tricks

After unlocking moves, hold L1 and press Triangle, Square, Circle, or X.

Combinations

Combine grabs and flips for higher scores.

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Sword of the Sea Tetra and Vendors

Collect golden Tetra while exploring. Spend this currency at vendors to unlock more options.

Tetra

Golden triangles serve as currency.

Vendors

Purchase tricks, skills, and access to paths.

Exploration

Search side routes for currency and hidden vendors.

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Sword of the Sea Ocean Seeds Guide

Activate Ocean Seeds to restore water and marine life. Revisit transformed terrain for new traversal opportunities.

Restoration

Ocean Seeds cleanse land and restore ocean areas.

Water

Surf faster for bigger jumps.

Marine Life

Use jellyfish as jump pads and climb seaweed.

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Sword of the Sea Trick Attack Guide

Find hidden Trick Attack arenas and test your moves. Build combinations to push your score higher.

Arenas

Discover challenges hidden throughout the world.

Scoring

Advanced tricks earn more points.

Timing

Well-timed combinations provide jump boosts.

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Sword of the Sea Story and World

Follow the Wraith through the Necropolis on a quest to uncover its buried ocean. Explore the remnants of a lost culture as the landscape returns to life.

The Wraith

Play as a resurrected figure tasked with restoring life to a desolate world.

The Necropolis

Explore sinking tombs and skatepark-like ruins left behind by a lost culture.

Changing Landscapes

Travel through sandy deserts and glacial mountains, then watch restored waters fill with sea life.

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Sword of the Sea Platforms and Download

Find the official PlayStation and PC editions before you download. Check the available storefronts and single-player features in one place.

PlayStation 5

The PS5 edition supports one player and DualSense haptic feedback.

PC Storefronts

The game is available through Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Steam Features

The Steam edition includes achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing.

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Sword of the Sea PC System Requirements

Check your processor, graphics card, and memory before installing. Leave 15 GB free and check AVX2 support on older processors.

Minimum CPU and Memory

Windows 10, Intel Core i5-9400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, and 12 GB RAM. The processor must support AVX2.

Minimum Graphics

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB, AMD Radeon RX 5600 6 GB, or Intel Arc B570; DirectX 12 required.

Recommended Hardware

Windows 11, Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, 16 GB RAM, and RTX 2080 Ti, Radeon VII, or Intel Arc B580 graphics.

Storage and Controller

Reserve 15 GB of storage. Disable Steam Input for full DualSense controller support.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sword of the Sea?

Sword of the Sea is a single-player surfing adventure from Giant Squid. Ride a Hoversword through the Necropolis and restore a lost ocean.

Does Sword of the Sea have multiplayer?

Sword of the Sea is a single-player game.

Who developed Sword of the Sea?

Giant Squid developed Sword of the Sea, with music composed by Austin Wintory.

When was Sword of the Sea released?

Sword of the Sea was released on August 19, 2025.

Can I replay chapters in Sword of the Sea?

Complete the story to unlock Chapter Select and revisit areas for remaining collectibles.

Ready to Ride the Sea?

Find your footing on the Hoversword, connect your first tricks, and explore the ruins beyond the next wave. Start with the basics, then follow the journey to restore the ocean.