Lovecraftowska gra wędkarska The Wake z darmowym demem na PC
2026-04-20
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2026-04-20Starting April 24, anyone can check out the free PC demo for The Wake, an indie game blending fishing, combat, and dark adventure in a Lovecraftian setting. The full version of The Wake is expected to launch on PC in 2026. Future plans also include releases for PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S.
The Wake is being developed by Playground Pigeon, an independent two-person studio from Germany. Ultimate Games S.A. is the game's publisher.
The Call of the Sea Beasts Awaits...
The Wake is a unique game where gameplay combines fishing, combat, exploration, and dark adventure in a world inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The player is caught in a supernatural storm and washes ashore on a mysterious island chain filled with ancient ruins.
The waters surrounding the islands are teeming with unknown and primordial fish species. In this Lovecraftian fishing game, the player must discover the habitats, diets, and weaknesses of individual fish. Various fishing rods, hooks, and baits will prove helpful in achieving this.
In The Wake, each fish features unique attacks and wields different arcane powers. The player's goal is to dodge attacks and gradually drain energy from enemies using combat skills, diverse debuff attacks, and finishing moves.
Proper combat tactics and target prioritization are crucial for survival here. The restless waters in The Wake also bring numerous other threats.
While exploring the islands, the player will find useful resources to upgrade their fishing rods, weapons, and ship. The Wake also features primordial magical energy that provides advantages in fishing and combat. Runes allow for the customization and enhancement of magical incantations.
Free Demo of The Wake is Now Available
A free demo for The Wake is already available on Steam starting April 24. The demo offers a taste of the full release and allows players to experience the core gameplay elements of Playground Pigeon's project.
In The Wake Demo, the player arrives at an archipelago of dark islands, attempts to survive the eerie waters, and hunts selected species of mutated sea creatures.
The Wake Demo – Key Features:
- Fishing and combat;
- Dark adventure in a Lovecraftian setting;
- Resource gathering and equipment upgrades;
- Eerie waters in an open world;
- Primordial magic system.
The full version of The Wake will first launch on PC in 2026, though the exact release date has not yet been set. Further plans include releasing the game on PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S consoles.
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Fact Sheet:
- Title: The Wake
- Genre: Action, adventure, fishing, horror, arcade, shooter, indie
- Developer: Playground Pigeon
- Publisher: Ultimate Games S.A.
- Language: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Polish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portugese (PT-BR), Turkish, Russian, Korean
- Players: 1
- Release Date: 2026 (PC Steam), 2026/2027 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S)
The Wake Demo – Minimum System Requirements (PC Steam):
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- CPU: Intel Core i5-9400F / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- RAM: 12 GB RAM
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon RX 560
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
