# Order of the Sinking Star game release details

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> Updated: 2026-10-22T15:00:01.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 5.

Thekla, Inc. has released its narrative adventure and puzzle game, ‘Order of the Sinking Star’, directed by Jonathan Blow.

Developed over ten years, the project is described as a ‘game design supercollider’ that incorporates mechanics from several prominent puzzle designers. The final version features approximately 1,500 puzzles across four worlds, with an estimated completion time of roughly 500 hours. Released on October 8, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, the game utilizes sliding block mechanics and interconnected worlds for self-paced exploration. Players encounter unique characters, such as a queen, a thief, a warrior, a wizard, and a talking boat. The narrative is delivered through exploration and dialogue, focusing on a queen attempting to find her way back to her homeland while uncovering the mysteries of the divided realm. As gameplay progresses, the different puzzle systems from the four distinct environments intertwine as the worlds merge.

Prior to launch, trailers showcased the game’s non-linear structure, centered around a hub called the Overworld. This allows exploration of branching paths such as ‘The North’ and the ‘Mirror Isles’. 

Following its release, Thekla reported strong early performance, noting that first-week sales exceeded those of their previous title, ‘The Witness’, by 45%. In collaboration with PM Studios, the company has also announced that physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 will be released in 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Order of the Sinking Star to receive physical editions in 2027

Jonathan Blow’s puzzle game Order of the Sinking Star will launch physical editions for PS5 and Switch 2 in 2027, featuring a disc and cartridge respectively.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/order-of-the-sinking-star-to-receive-physical-editions-in-2027

### 2026-10-07: Order of the Sinking Star puzzle adventure released by Thekla, Inc

Jonathan Blow and Thekla, Inc. have released Order of the Sinking Star, an ambitious puzzle adventure featuring over one thousand challenges across four interconnected magical worlds.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/order-of-the-sinking-star-puzzle-adventure-released-by-thekla-inc

### 2026-10-05: Jonathan Blow releases massive puzzle game Order of the Sinking Star

Jonathan Blow and Thekla, Inc. have released 'Order of the Sinking Star', a massive puzzle adventure featuring 1,500 challenges, launching on Switch 2 after a decade of development.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jonathan-blow-to-release-puzzle-game-order-of-the-sinking-star

### 2026-09-27: Thekla, Inc. announces Order of the Sinking Star release date

Thekla, Inc. announced ‘Order of the Sinking Star’ will launch on PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026, featuring over 1,000 non-linear puzzles across four distinct worlds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thekla-inc-announces-order-of-the-sinking-star-release-date

### 2026-09-23: Order of the Sinking Star trailer reveals new gameplay details

Arc Games and Thekla released a new trailer for Jonathan Blow’s Order of the Sinking Star, a massive puzzle adventure featuring over 1,000 hand-crafted puzzles, set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 next month.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/order-of-the-sinking-star-trailer-reveals-new-gameplay-details

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