# Release of Order of the Sinking Star video game

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-order-of-the-sinking-star-video-game
> Updated: 2026-08-19T09:23:44.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Arc Games and designer Jonathan Blow have provided updates regarding the release of the adventure-puzzle title ‘Order of the Sinking Star’. Initially announced for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, the game features hand-crafted puzzles across four intersecting worlds.

Following earlier demonstrations of the game’s mechanics and a playable demo during Steam Next Fest, a specific release date of October 8 was announced. The project, developed by Blow’s team at Thekla over approximately ten years, is expected to include roughly 1,400 puzzles. Blow described the decade-long development process as a ‘game design supercollider’ that integrated various industry influences.

## Claims

- Jonathan Blow stated that the development process involved a 'game design supercollider' to integrate ideas from top industry designers. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The development of the game took approximately ten years. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Order of the Sinking Star is scheduled to release on October 8. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The game will feature approximately 1,400 puzzles. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Order of the Sinking Star will be available on PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Jonathan Blow announces Order of the Sinking Star release date

Jonathan Blow's new fantasy puzzle game, Order of the Sinking Star, will release on October 8 for PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring approximately 1,400 puzzles.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jonathan-blow-announces-order-of-the-sinking-star-release-date

### 2026-07-21: Jonathan Blow's 'Order of the Sinking Star' slated for PlayStation 5 launch in 2026

Arc Games confirmed Jonathan Blow's Order of the Sinking Star will launch on PS5, Switch 2 and PC in 2026, featuring over 1,000 hand‑crafted puzzles across four interlinked worlds.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jonathan-blows-order-of-the-sinking-star-slated-for-playstation-5-launch-in-2026

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