Sep 10
PLAYISM will publish the Japanese console version of Order of the Sinking Star, the puzzle adventure from Thekla, Inc., the studio of Jonathan Blow. The game is scheduled for release within 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The project has been in the works for roughly a decade, first shown as a prototype at the Reboot Develop 2017 developer event, and now carries more than 1,000 puzzles. Players explore four worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters, and story, in any order they choose, and can resume each puzzle stage from where they stopped. The playable cast includes a queen, a thief, a warrior, a sorcerer, and a talking ship, with abilities that differ by character. A playable demo is set for the PLAYISM booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe. The PC version arrives October 9 through an overseas publisher.
Aug 18
Thekla announced on August 18, 2026, that Order of the Sinking Star, the new puzzle adventure by Jonathan Blow, will launch on October 8. The game, which has been in development for about ten years, will be available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS5. It features over 1,000 puzzles spread across four vast worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters, and story. Players control a queen exploring these worlds, while puzzle stages involve characters such as thieves, warriors, and mages, each with unique abilities. The thief can pull blocks or characters, the warrior can push them, and the mage can swap positions with a block or character. Puzzles incorporate dozens of mechanics that deepen as the game progresses, and some stages require all characters to stand on goal squares. As worlds intersect and characters meet, a mysterious story unfolds. A demo is currently available on Steam, and save data can carry over to the full version. The Steam version supports Japanese interface and subtitles. The game was first revealed as a prototype at Reboot Develop 2017.
Jun 23
Arc Games and Thekla extended the demo for Order of the Sinking Star until June 27 after it became one of the top demos at Steam Next Fest. The demo offers over 100 handcrafted puzzles and 110 levels across three worlds, with save transfer to the full version. The game launches on PC in 2026.