Sea of Remnants is a free-to-play pirate RPG from Joker Studio and NetEase Games, set for a 2026 release on PC, PS5, iOS, and Android, with a hybrid combat system and over 300 companion characters.
Sea of Remnants is a free-to-play ocean RPG from Joker Studio, the developer behind Identity V, and NetEase Games. It debuted at Summer Game Fest 2026 with a trailer featuring crew members and battle scenes set to the song 'Make it Loud.' The game is set for a 2026 release on PC, PS5, iOS, and Android.
The game marks a sharp tonal departure from Identity V's dark horror into a bright, toy-like fantasy world with doll-like character designs. A play report from the event describes a command-based RPG with a dice system and special move inputs. A later hands-on demo at Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026 revealed more details: the game blends naval action and turn-based command battles, features over 300 companion characters, and uses a roguelite exploration loop.
The combat system is hybrid, mixing real-time naval action with turn-based command battles. The companion roster is a key feature, with over 300 characters to collect. The game is free-to-play and scheduled for release in 2026 across multiple platforms.
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Aug 27
NetEase Games revealed a new trailer for Sea of Remnants, an ocean fantasy RPG from Joker Studio, the developer behind Identity V, during gamescom 2026's Opening Night Live on August 26. The game is planned for release in 2026 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, and Android. Sea of Remnants is an open-world RPG set on a vast sea, where each voyage unfolds a different adventure. Players take on the role of a sailor named Sailor who has lost their memories, exploring mysterious islands to uncover the truth of the world and their own past. The trailer highlights the core theme: why does a memory-wiped navigator keep returning to the same sea? Gameplay shown includes a loop of exploration, collection, and return, along with diverse islands, mini-games, strategic turn-based battles, and various sea encounters. During voyages, enemies, bosses, potential crewmates, equipment, skills, and upgrades change, requiring players to adapt their crew and strategy. Returning to the home base city of Autopia, players use gathered resources to strengthen characters for future voyages. NetEase also announced a closed beta test for December 2026, with details on schedule and participation to come later.
Jul 19
Inside's July 19 article highlights three Chinese games not yet released in Japan: NetEase's open-world RPG Sea of Remnants, which launched its PC version in China on July 9 and has a launch PV with over 10.7 million views on bilibili; the 2D auto-chess strategy game Shi Zhi Zhong, now accepting pre-registrations; and the ninth entry in the horror puzzle series Paper Costume 9, which topped the iOS free chart in China on July 16.
Jul 1
Game Spark reports from a Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026 demo of Sea of Remnants, the new free-to-play pirate adventure from Joker Studio and NetEase Games. The game blends naval action and turn-based command battles, features over 300 companion characters, and uses a roguelite exploration loop. It is scheduled for a 2026 release on PC, PS5, iOS, and Android.
Jun 12
Joker Studio, the developer behind Identity V, showed its new RPG Sea of Remnants at Summer Game Fest 2026. The game is a command-based RPG with a dice system and special move inputs, set in a colorful fantasy ocean world with doll-like character designs. A play report from the event details the opening sequence and battle mechanics.
Jun 6
NetEase showed a new trailer for Sea of Remnants, a free-to-play ocean RPG from Joker Studio, at Summer Game Fest 2026. The trailer features crew members and battle scenes set to the song 'Make it Loud.' The game is set for a 2026 release on PC, PS5, iOS, and Android.