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Detective Grimoire Returns in The Mermaid Mask With July 16 Release

The announcement signals a direct sequel that keeps the series' locked-room puzzle design aboard a strange submarine.

Overview

  • SFB Games revealed The Mermaid Mask during the Story-Rich Games Showcase on Saturday, June 6, confirming a firm release date of July 16, 2026.
  • The game will launch on PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam with the Switch versions available on the Nintendo eShop.
  • The story centers on an impossible locked-room murder: Captain Magnus Mortuga is found dead inside a sealed chamber aboard a strange submarine off the abandoned town of Silkwirm-on-Sea.
  • Returning leads Edwyn Tiong (Detective Grimoire) and Amber Lee Connors (Sally) headline a wider voice cast, and the developer says the title keeps fully voiced, hand-animated characters, layered puzzles, and a cinematic score.
  • The Mermaid Mask follows Tangle Tower and builds on SFB Games’ reputation from Snipperclips and Crow Country, and its July launch will test demand for more narrative puzzle adventures from the studio.