Last updated: July 2026
News & Updates
Latest The Mermaid Mask news: July 16, 2026 launch on PC, PS5, Switch, and Switch 2, review roundup links, and wiki coverage updates from SFB Games.
The Mermaid Mask shipped worldwide on July 16, 2026, marking the return of Detective Grimoire and Sally Spears in SFB Games' most ambitious point-and-click mystery to date. This news hub collects verified launch facts—platform availability, pricing, achievement totals, and save features—alongside links to our walkthroughs and tools updated during release week. We avoid rumor and spoiler speculation; every item below is tied to official store pages, press releases, or same-week critical coverage.
Launch Highlights
- Release date: July 16, 2026 — same-day premiere at Convergence Games Showcase.
- Platforms: Steam (Windows/macOS), Steam Deck verified, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2.
- Price: $19.99 USD at launch across major storefronts.
- Content scale: SFB Games describes the campaign as roughly double Tangle Tower in scope, with ~12 hours median playtime and ~50 inspectable clues.
- Steam features: 21 achievements, save-anytime support, and full 3D clue inspection on supported platforms.
- Series context: Fourth Detective Grimoire adventure; standalone story after Tangle Tower and Crow Country.
The Mermaid Mask — Official Release Date Trailer (SFB Games)
Featured Articles
- July 2026 Launch Recap — press summary, trailer, and day-one player checklist.
- Detective Grimoire Series Future — Adam Vian on post-launch hiatus and Crow Country timeline.
- Platforms & Release Guide — storefront links, demo availability, and regional notes.
- Review Roundup — Shacknews, Game Informer, EDGE, and Gamereactor launch scores.
- Illusion Theatre Walkthrough — crime scene investigation after power restoration.
- Child's Room Walkthrough — card lens puzzle, glass eyeball, and Symmetry Silkmoth intro.
Community walkthroughs beyond the first submarine sweep remain incomplete as of launch week—our wiki prioritizes verified early-game routes documented in prologue, submarine exploration, and crew interviews before publishing finale steps. Report factual errors via our legal contact pages; we do not host datamined killer solutions without in-game confirmation.