ABZU

Giant Squid · 505 Games

Released: Aug 2, 2016
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Last updated: 05 Sep 2026, 07:46 GMT

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26 Aug 2026Developer post
The Giant Squid Collection Is Now Available
The Giant Squid Collection is now available on Steam, bringing together ABZÛ , The Pathless , and Sword of the Sea in one complete collection. Travel beneath vibrant ocean waves, soar through a mythic island wilderness, and surf across an ever-shifting sea of sand. 3 distinct adv
The Giant Squid Collection is now available on Steam, bringing together ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Sword of the Sea in one complete collection. Travel beneath vibrant ocean waves, soar through a mythic island wilderness, and surf across an ever-shifting sea of sand. 3 distinct adventures connected by evocative worlds, fluid movement, and unforgettable music.
The collection includes:
ABZÛ — Dive into a living ocean world and uncover its hidden depths.
The Pathless — Explore a vast, mysterious island alongside your eagle companion.
Sword of the Sea — Glide across sweeping dunes and lost ruins on an unforgettable surf through a sea of sand.
Know someone who hasn’t discovered our games yet? Or maybe there’s still one missing from your collection? Now is the perfect time to grab the full lineup together or share a new favorite with a friend!
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11 Mar 2026Developer post
Sword of the Sea - Accolades
Thank you for supporting us on this epic sesh. Sword of the Sea is OUT NOW. View game page
26 Feb 2026Developer post
Sword of the Sea - Out Now!
We forgot to shout about it here, but the game actually launched 6 months ago - Our game is OUT on Steam! The good news is we've addressed some bugs and improved some quality of life features since then. Carve your way forward on the ancient and powerful Hoversword, which moves l
20 Jul 2025Developer post
Sword of the Sea - August 19th 2025
Embark on a breathtaking new adventure from the visionary team behind The Pathless . In Sword of the Sea , you’ll surf across undulating sand dunes and explore mysterious ruins, awe-inspiring landscapes, and awaken a vast abandoned world. Master your Hoversword to experience grav
23 Sep 2024Developer post
Giant Squid Dev Blog
One of the many ingredients in a Giant Squid game is fluid movement. Join our very own Joel Finney, the Lead Animator at Giant Squid, as he goes behind the scenes on how we made the animation of The Wraith so smooth and buttery. Read the full post here: Giant Squid Dev Blog - Ani
24 Aug 2023Developer post
Sword of the Sea in Development
Surf across the surreal undulating landscapes of the Necropolis on a quest to unveil a lost ocean teeming with life in Sword of the Sea. Featuring a beautiful score by Austin Wintory. In a world where the terrain flows in waves, ride the Hoversword to speed over shifting seas of
08 Jun 2022Developer post
WDC World Oceans Day Charity Sale
We are excited to announce that we are supporting WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation for World Oceans Day! The WDC World Oceans Day Sale starts today at 10am PDT and runs until 13th June, 10am PDT 2022, and you can save a fin-tastic 50% off ABZU. We will also donate a portion of
03 Apr 2017Developer post
Tune in this Thursday for the BAFTA Awards!
Hello Divers! If you have some extra time this Thursday (4/6) head over to Twitch to watch the 2017 BAFTA awards live throughout the day. ABZÛ is nominated for "Best Music" and "Artistic Achievement" this year. To watch on Twitch just go to the BAFTA Twitch Channel beginning 8:30
03 Apr 2017Developer post
Tune in this Thursday for the BAFTA Awards!
Hello Divers! If you have some extra time this Thursday (4/6) head over to Twitch to watch the 2017 BAFTA awards live throughout the day. ABZÛ is nominated for "Best Music" and "Artistic Achievement" this year. To watch on Twitch just go to the BAFTA Twitch Channel beginning 8:30
17 Mar 2017Developer post
SXSW Gaming Awards 3.18.17
Attention divers! As you are well aware, ABZÛ is nominated for Excellence in Art at the SXSW Gaming Awards! Tune in on Twitch at 8pm CST on Saturday, March 18th and check them out! Stream: Thanks for all of your continued support, and we hope you enjoy the show!
17 Mar 2017Developer post
SXSW Gaming Awards 3.18.17
Attention divers! As you are well aware, ABZÛ is nominated for Excellence in Art at the SXSW Gaming Awards! Tune in on Twitch at 8pm CST on Saturday, March 18th and check them out! Stream: Thanks for all of your continued support, and we hope you enjoy the show!
01 Feb 2017Developer post
ABZU soundtrack available on Steam, FRIDAY 2/3/17!
Happy Wednesday Divers! As we mentioned yesterday we had something cool coming and here it is, the music of ABZÛ will be available on Steam starting Friday, February 3rd! And to add more good news to the mix, Austin Wintory, the composer for all our music, has been nominated for
Happy Wednesday Divers!
As we mentioned yesterday we had something cool coming and here it is, the music of ABZÛ will be available on Steam starting Friday, February 3rd! And to add more good news to the mix, Austin Wintory, the composer for all our music, has been nominated for “Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition” in the 20th Annual D.I.C.E. awards! The winners will be announced on February 23, 2017, so stay tuned, we are really pulling for Austin to win.
Just a few factoids about the music…

Austin used 7 harpists during one recording session in London.
He conducted the world-famous Nashville Scoring Orchestra at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, TN. The orchestra has also recorded the music for games such as The Last of Us, Call of Duty, Star Wars – The Old Republic, Knights of the Eternal Throne, and Ori and the Blind Forest.
In London, he recorded in the Lyndhurst Hall (AIR Studios), was designed in 1880 by the great Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse (designer of the Natural History Museum).
To celebrate the soundtrack release we will be discounting the game by 50% on Steam through the weekend (2/3-2/6), so if you haven’t purchased yet, this is a great chance to get the game and the album together. We know a lot of you have asked for the soundtrack to be available, and we hope you will enjoy the soundtrack in your daily lives.
Thank you to everyone for your support and happy swimming!
All the best,
Team ABZÛ
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01 Feb 2017Developer post
ABZU soundtrack available on Steam, FRIDAY 2/3/17!
Happy Wednesday Divers! As we mentioned yesterday we had something cool coming and here it is, the music of ABZÛ will be available on Steam starting Friday, February 3rd! And to add more good news to the mix, Austin Wintory, the composer for all our music, has been nominated for
Happy Wednesday Divers!
As we mentioned yesterday we had something cool coming and here it is, the music of ABZÛ will be available on Steam starting Friday, February 3rd! And to add more good news to the mix, Austin Wintory, the composer for all our music, has been nominated for “Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition” in the 20th Annual D.I.C.E. awards! The winners will be announced on February 23, 2017, so stay tuned, we are really pulling for Austin to win.
Just a few factoids about the music…

Austin used 7 harpists during one recording session in London.
He conducted the world-famous Nashville Scoring Orchestra at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, TN. The orchestra has also recorded the music for games such as The Last of Us, Call of Duty, Star Wars – The Old Republic, Knights of the Eternal Throne, and Ori and the Blind Forest.
In London, he recorded in the Lyndhurst Hall (AIR Studios), was designed in 1880 by the great Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse (designer of the Natural History Museum).
To celebrate the soundtrack release we will be discounting the game by 50% on Steam through the weekend (2/3-2/6), so if you haven’t purchased yet, this is a great chance to get the game and the album together. We know a lot of you have asked for the soundtrack to be available, and we hope you will enjoy the soundtrack in your daily lives.
Thank you to everyone for your support and happy swimming!
All the best,
Team ABZÛ
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31 Jan 2017Developer post
2017 SXSW's "Excellence in Art" award, PLEASE HELP US WIN!
Hello Divers! More great news to share about ABZÛ! We have been nominated for the Excellence in Art category at this year's SXSW Gaming Awards, but we need your help to win. When you have a moment, please visit the SXSW Gaming Awards website and select ABZÛ as your choice. We are
31 Jan 2017Developer post
2017 SXSW's "Excellence in Art" award, PLEASE HELP US WIN!
Hello Divers! More great news to share about ABZÛ! We have been nominated for the Excellence in Art category at this year's SXSW Gaming Awards, but we need your help to win. When you have a moment, please visit the SXSW Gaming Awards website and select ABZÛ as your choice. We are
20 Dec 2016Developer post
IGN "Best Visuals" Award, PLEASE HELP US WIN!
Hello Divers! More big news on the awards front, ABZÛ has been nominated for “Best Visuals” by IGN! If you have a minute please swim over to the IGN awards site and cast a vote for ABZU, the winners are chosen by fans so every vote counts! You will find the voting poll at the bot
20 Dec 2016Developer post
IGN "Best Visuals" Award, PLEASE HELP US WIN!
Hello Divers! More big news on the awards front, ABZÛ has been nominated for “Best Visuals” by IGN! If you have a minute please swim over to the IGN awards site and cast a vote for ABZU, the winners are chosen by fans so every vote counts! You will find the voting poll at the bot
16 Nov 2016Developer post
Help us win a game award!
Hello Divers! Award season has started and we have our first piece of great news, ABZÛ has been nominated for Best Art Direction by The Game Awards! But now we need your support to win! Please, please, PLEASE go to the nominee page and like our game. Fan voting determines winners
16 Nov 2016Developer post
Help us win a game award!
Hello Divers! Award season has started and we have our first piece of great news, ABZÛ has been nominated for Best Art Direction by The Game Awards! But now we need your support to win! Please, please, PLEASE go to the nominee page and like our game. Fan voting determines winners
27 Oct 2016Developer post
ABZÛ Community Member of the Month: FURIEL ✦ STARCHILD
Hello Divers! Capturing screenshots and in-game animations have become a standard go-to for us as we play the games we love so we are creating the “ABZÛ Community Member of the Month” to make sure you all get the recognition you deserve! To kick things off, swim on over to Furiel