Order of the Sinking Star Demo Update Adds Over 100 Puzzles and New Heroes
The demo's expansion to over 100 puzzles, with new playable heroes and abilities, signals a substantial preview of Jonathan Blow's next puzzle adventure before its 2026 launch.
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Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. released an update for the Order of the Sinking Star demo on June 20, expanding the puzzle count to over 100 and adding two new heroes: the Bard and the Druid. The demo is available on Steam until June 23. The full game is scheduled for a 2026 release on PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
The demo for Order of the Sinking Star, the new puzzle adventure from Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness), received a significant update on June 20. The update brings the total number of puzzles to over 100, up from the 75 available at the demo's June 16 release. Players can now explore a new area and control two additional heroes: the Bard, who charms enemies and moves crystals with music, and the Druid, who can transform allies and objects. The demo is available on Steam for a limited time until June 23. The full game is slated for a 2026 release on PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
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