PlayStation Plus Confirms Sword of the Sea Day One Access For Subscribers

From the creators of amazing adventure titles like ABZU and The Pathless, Sword of the Sea will take players on an atmospheric adventure that offers a fresh take on skateboarding and surfing mechanics. The cozy game will be available day one for PlayStation Plus subscribers, offering many the chance to jump right into the world.

Giant Squid is known for breathtaking games with overwhelming art. The ocean depths of ABZU were a moving work of art that players could swim through and admire. Sword of the Sea appears to be very similar, with early trailers showcasing a vibrant, colorful world with staggering landscapes.

Now, fans will be able to access it even sooner than previously anticipated, as it has been announced for PlayStation Plus’ subscription library on day one.

When Will Sword of the Sea Release?

Sword of the Sea will release for PlayStation and PC via Steam on August 19, 2025.

According to the PlayStation Blog overview for the game, the title will be available on PS5 via the PlayStation Plus subscription service on day one.

It comes alongside heavy-hitting titles like Spider-Man Remastered, Mortal Kombat 1, Unicorn Overlord, Coral Island, and several Resident Evil installments.

Sword of the Sea isn’t a puzzle game, nor will it drown players in enemies or overly complicated questlines. The purpose of the game is to explore and enjoy the surfing mechanics while taking in the artistic mastery of the world. This is the perfect title for fans of games like Journey or Flower. It will also be a great choice for gamers looking to unwind after stressful work days.

One of the mechanics specifically outlined in the PlayStation Blog was the ability to pull off tricks. This could be the relaxing answer to any Tony Hawk fans looking for something with new-age graphics and a slight meditative twist.

With less than a week until release, cozy fans should keep their eye on Sword of the Sea, especially if they already have a PlayStation Plus subscription.

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Laura Gray, known as Ezra when not putting pen to paper, is a D&D enthusiast with a love of all things written. They are a collector of fantasy and sci-fi novels, a lover of cooking weird food, and a player of farming sims and Pokémon games. When not engrossed in a re-read of Anne McCaffrey or a deep dive into the Adventure Zone: Balance, they can be found sniffing the cats and napping in half-finished crochet projects.

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