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From director Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness), Order of the Sinking Star is a massive puzzle adventure set in a realm of magic and enigma. Solve over 1000 interconnected, hand-crafted puzzles, discover unique playable heroes, master evolving gameplay mechanics, and decipher a grand mystery.
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Order of the Sinking Star was released on Oct 8, 2026.
Order of the Sinking Star was released on Oct 8, 2026.
Order of the Sinking Star was released on Oct 8, 2026.
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OSS - Launch Trailer
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OSS - Explore the Realm
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Order of the Sinking Star - Release Announce Trailer
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Order of the Sinking Star - DemoLive
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Order of the Sinking Star - Overview Trailer
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Order of the Sinking Star - Announcement Trailer
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27 developer announcements, Dec 2025 to Oct 2026 · times in UTC
The previous patch (October 14, r67121) caused issues for anyone who had a partial save of the first Skipping Stones level. We have resolved this by bumping the level version of the level. However, this means that anyone with a partial save…
Patch notesFixes for a number of jailbreaks on the overworld. Other changes: Add "content" to the two empty signs in the overworld. Added a new "-graphics" command line option to override the graphics mode set in the menu (in case it got set to a…
Patch notesHopefully fix the "E_INVALIDARG" crash when running with proton (Steam Deck / Machine, Linux).
Patch notesFix an issue stopping the final freezer not getting unlocked in and end level, preventing you completing it without exiting and re-entering. Award achievements on load if they haven't already been awarded, to fix demo players missing…
Patch notesDowngrade Steam SDK version the game uses to avoid the incompatibilities a lot of people were having. We now only require SteamClient021, or Proton v9 or above. Various minor fixes including: Fix R2 to speed up time not working after your…
Patch notesWe are incredibly proud to share that, after a decade in the making, Order of the Sinking Star is now available on PC via Steam and Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5! It's also available via NVIDIA GeForce NOW! Get a…
Arc Games EuropeThis notice is for Chinese-speaking regions only. To all players about to embark on a journey of intellectual adventure, The gates to Order of the Sinking Star are about to open! We would like to sincerely thank everyone for your support.…
Gamirror GamesThe wait is almost over! Order of the Sinking Star is launching this week, and we want to make sure you know exactly when you can step into this massive puzzle adventure and begin your journey. Below you’ll find our full global release…
Arc Games EuropeToday, we're proud to announce the incredible voice cast lineup that will bring the story of Order of the Sinking Star to life. Without further ado, check out our new Voice Cast Reveal Trailer below to discover the all-star cast from across…
Arc Games EuropeOrder of the Sinking Star is launching October 8 for $29.99. Starting at launch, there will be bundles available where you can save 10%: The Order of the Sinking Star + Mewgenics Bundle and the Order of the Sinking Star + Animal Well…
Arc Games EuropeToday, we’ve got a new trailer for you, which highlights the Overworld (the realm), its non-linear exploration structure, its four distinct worlds, and the twist that eventually collides those worlds together. Bringing this epic world…
Arc Games EuropeOrder of the Sinking Star has officially received the coveted Steam Deck Verified status. Enjoy the full experience of Order of the Sinking Star anywhere you go, featuring optimized controls, smooth performance, and interfaces tailored for…
Arc Games EuropeWhen people think of a massive puzzle game, they often expect a multitude of puzzles in a vacuum. But in Order of the Sinking Star, puzzles aren't just standalone gameplay challenges—they are the dynamic fabric of the game’s narrative and…
Arc Games EuropeHey everyone! We have some exciting news to share today on the publishing and event front for Order of the Sinking Star! As we prepare to share this massive puzzle adventure with players around the globe, we want to make sure players can…
Arc Games EuropeIn a game with over 1,000 interconnected puzzles, visual clarity and audio atmosphere aren't solely just for aesthetic purposes only – they amplify the core gameplay mechanics and the game’s world as a whole! To wrap up our "Making Of"…
Arc Games Europe{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45891839/015cb8d44c0d3417700a541b669a4bf41dea71bb.png We are officially accepting press and content creator key requests for Order of the Sinking Star! We’re thrilled to give a select group of press and creators early…
Arc Games EuropeTen years after The Witness, Jonathan Blow and Thekla, Inc. set out to answer an ambitious design question: What happens when you bring together ideas from some of the most brilliant puzzle designers in the industry and put these ideas into…
Arc Games EuropeORDER OF THE SINKING STAR LAUNCHES ON OCTOBER 8, 2026 ON PC VIA STEAM & STEAM DECK, NINTENDO SWITCH 2 AND PLAYSTATION 5The time has finally come for our release date reveal! We’re thrilled to announce Order of the Sinking Star, the massive…
Arc_RadCHINA PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENTSIn a recent China press tour for Order of the Sinking Star, game director Jonathan Blow, met with Chinese press and puzzle game fans at a special event during this year’s ChinaJoy. During the event, we officially…
Arc_RadFor our Steam fans that also have a PS5, we’re thrilled to announce Order of the Sinking Star will launch on PlayStation 5 this year, bringing Jonathan Blow and Thekla, Inc.'s most ambitious puzzle adventure yet to PlayStation players…
Arc_RadWe have posted a TECHNICAL UPDATE for the demo, in a beta branch. To try it, you go to the Properties for the game, go to Game Versions & Betas, and pick public-testing (no password).Included in this version:Optimizations for faster frame…
NaysayerFrom all of us at Thekla Inc. and Arc Games: Thank you for playing the Order of the Sinking Star Demo at Steam Next Fest: June 2026 Edition! It's been fantastic to see your excitement during the time of Next Fest, and we're humbled to see…
Arc Games EuropeFIRST AND FOREMOST – THANK YOU! First of all, we’d like to thank all of you who have played the Order of the Sinking Star Demo this week already. We’re incredibly grateful for your interest in the game, for your feedback on Discord and in…
Arc Games EuropeSTEAM NEXT FEST DEMO AVAILABLE NOW – PLAY THE DEMO TODAY! Follow this link to download and play the demo, and leave a review if you enjoyed it: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4597250/Order_of_the_Sinking_Star_Demo/ The wait is over! The…
Arc Games EuropeIt is time, puzzle fans: Play the Order of the Sinking Star demo during Steam Next Fest: June 2026 Edition from Monday, June 15th at 10am PT (5pm UTC) until Monday, June 22nd at 10am PT (5pm UTC)! That’s right, for the first time, a free…
Arc Games EuropeA new trailer dropped! Watch along as Jonathan Blow shares details about the characters, worlds, and story of Order of the Sinking Star. CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR LATEST OVERVIEW TRAILER! Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the coming…
Arc Games EuropeWe’re excited to announce Order of the Sinking Star, a massive narrative puzzle adventure featuring more than one thousand hand-crafted puzzles, an unlikely cast of heroes, and hundreds of hours of gameplay designed to put your intellect to…
Arc Games EuropeEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Order of the Sinking Star Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 08 Oct 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| DirectX12 version | sinking_star.exe | windows 64 |
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