No upgrades from last gen versions, unfortunately.

Frogwares has released an Xbox Series version of The Sinking City on the Microsoft Store, according to Gematsu.  The Standard Edition is $49.99, while the Deluxe Edition is priced at $64.99. As with the PS5 version of the game, the Xbox Series version does not feature a free upgrade from the Xbox One version.  This is due to ongoing disputes over ownership of the IP between Frogwares and Nacon, the game’s original publisher. Frogwares requested that The Sinking City be delisted from storefronts last year while the problem was sorted out.

The Sinking City returned to storefronts earlier this year after French courts ruled in favor of Nacon. The game was originally released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on June 19th, 2020. It was ported to the Switch in September and PS5 in February. The original release was a solid title overall, with a fairly compelling story, complex choices, and some genuine scares, though it’s clear it was a budget title and its combat doesn’t feel great.

Here’s an overview of the game, including what the new versions offer, and a trailer, from Frogwares:

About

The Sinking City is an adventure and investigation game set in an open world inspired by the universe of H.P. Lovecraft, the master of Horror. The half-submerged city of Oakmont is gripped by supernatural forces. You’re a private investigator, and you have to uncover the truth of what has possessed the city… and the minds of its inhabitants.

Key Features

• An oppressive atmosphere and story inspired by the universe of H.P. Lovecraft.
• A vast open world that can be explored on foot, by boat, in a diving suit…
• High replay value thanks to an open investigation system: each case can be solved in a number of ways, with different possible endings depending on your actions.
• An arsenal of weapons from the 1920s with which to take on nightmarish creatures.
• Manage your mental health to untangle the truth behind the madness.

Next-Gen Features

The Sinking City on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series offers the following improvements:

• Native 3840×2160 resolution (4K)
• 60 frames per second
• Improved graphical fidelity
• Significantly faster loading times
• DualSense features support

Deluxe Edition

• The Sinking City game
• “The Worshipers of the Necronomicon” – Three new quests in which Charles Reed investigates unsolved cases and sets out in search of mysterious spell books that harbor unspeakable powers.
• “Merciful Madness” – Three new quests that explore Lovecraft’s iconic stories and bring to light the mysteries of Oakmont and its demented citizens.
• “Investigator Pack” – Upgrade your gaming experience with an exclusive private investigator outfit and access to a first aid kit, antipsychotics and a crafting materials starter pack.
• “Chicago Organ Grinder” – This downloadable content grants early access to the most powerful weapon in the game, the Tommy gun, and comes with a golden skin of the weapon.
• “Experience Boost” – This downloadable content includes a skill point that can be used from the start of the game. Use it wisely to upgrade your combat skills, vigor or mind.