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Joker Studio and NetEase Unveil Free-to-Play Sea of Remnants at State of Play

The State of Play reveal featured tactical combat, dynamic NPC factions with rival allegiances along with modular ship upgrades ahead of its 2026 release.

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Overview

  • Sea of Remnants will launch in 2026 as a free-to-play title on PC, PlayStation 5, iOS and Android.
  • Players assume the role of an amnesiac puppetfolk sailor accompanied by a mysterious girl in search of the legendary Sea of Remnants, where all questions are answered.
  • The game combines turn-based island skirmishes with real-time naval battles, letting captains recruit puppetfolk crew members and outfit ships with modular upgrades.
  • A dynamic open world populated by over 300 characters and rival factions responds to player decisions, visibly altering the evolving port city of Orbtopia.
  • While the developer has yet to confirm its monetization approach, analysts note trailer details reminiscent of gacha mechanics in the free-to-play model.