NetEase Games has officially released the first gameplay footage for Sea of Remnants, a free-to-play ocean adventure RPG developed by Joker Studio. This video was released shortly after its initial announcement during PlayStation's State of Play event. Sea of Remnants is scheduled to arrive on PlayStation 5 and PC platforms via Steam in 2026.
What is Sea of Remnants?
Sea of Remnants is game A free-to-play sea adventure RPG. Players will take control of a doll-like sailor character who has lost all his memories. Together with a mysterious girl, players sail across vast oceans, explore foreign islands, and explore the port city called Orbtopia to discover the main character's true identity.
During the journey, players will meet more than 300 unique characters from various factions who have a great influence on the course of the story and political conditions within the game world. Sea of Remnants.
Gameplay and Battle System
First gameplay trailer Sea of Remnants features a combat and exploration system that forms the core of the game. Battles are divided into two types: turn-based and real-time. Fight turn-based takes place on the ground, as players lead crews on missions or conflicts between factions. Each crew member can be trained in a specific profession and has special skills that can be combined in a team strategy.
Meanwhile, in the open sea, players will face real-time battles. Ship positioning, attack timing, and tactics become the deciding factors to deal with enemy ships and large sea creatures.
Apart from battles, players can also undergo various activities in the Orbtopia harbor. Video footage shows activities such as fishing, cooking hotpot, playing mahjong, and gambling with other characters. These activities allow players to network, recruit new crew, and improve their in-game reputation. Sea of Remnants.
Sea of Remnants Featured Feature
NetEase Games announced a number of key features that will shape the game experience in Sea of Remnants:
- Dynamic Characters and Fractions
There are over 300 characters who belong to different factions. Players can form alliances, provoke, or eliminate certain characters that play a role in the balance of power in the game world. - Immediate Impact Player Selection
Decisions made in interactions and battles will affect the social and political conditions of Orbtopia. Every action, including small ones, can change the storyline and relationships between characters. - Open and Interactive Ocean Exploration
The in-game world consists of various types of island biomes, ancient ruins, shipwrecks and mythological sea creatures scattered across different regions. Players can explore these regions to uncover secrets from the sailors' past. - Ground Fight Turn-Based
Ground combat system using an approach turn-based. Players strategize through a combination of crew and unique abilities that can be developed over time. - Real-Time Sea Battle
The system features fast-paced live action, requiring the player to quickly react and utilize the position and condition of the ship in the face of threats from the sea. - Varied Port Life
Players can participate in various social activities in the harbor. Apart from leisure, these activities also have a strategic impact on character growth and relationship development with NPCs.
Release Schedule
Sea of Remnants scheduled for release in 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC through Steam. The first announcement trailer was premiered by NetEase Games at the PlayStation State of Play event on June 4, 2025. Meanwhile, the first gameplay footage was released a few days later through the official channel to showcase the combat system, exploration, and interaction in the port city of Orbtopia.
For the latest updates and further information, you can check the official website. Sea of Remnants.
Source: official press release
