The recent State of Play reveal showcased an unexpected title: Joker Studio’s Sea of Remnants. Known for Identity V, the developer teams with NetEase Games for this free-to-play oceanic RPG launching across PC (Steam), PS5, iOS, and Android in 2026.

Sylar Pan, the project lead at Joker Studio, highlighted:

In Sea of Remnants, players shape the narrative through impactful decisions. With over 300 diverse NPCs to engage—friend, foe, or ambiguous—each choice ripples across the world. We anticipate unprecedented player-driven tales emerging from these voyages.

The game follows amnesiac mariner puppets guided by an enigmatic girl through treacherous waters and undiscovered islands toward Orbtopia, a city cloaked in mystery. Players can:

• Recruit puppet companions
• Modify ships with customizable parts
• Form exploration squads for tactical battles

Decisions—from combat strategies to diplomatic interactions—trigger dynamic world changes, ensuring unique experiences. Naval warfare unfolds in real time with tactical positioning, while turn-based systems govern land encounters. Orbtopia also offers mini-games like mahjong and professions like angling or culinary arts.

Visit the Steam store for technical specifications: