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Order of the Sinking Star launch trailer – new puzzle adventure Nintendo Switch 2 game from the creator of Braid
Arc Games and Thekla have released the launch trailer for Order of the Sinking Star, a new puzzle adventure game from Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid and The Witness. Available now on Nintendo Switch, the game features over a thousand handcrafted challenges, a fully voiced cast, and an interconnected world designed for player freedom.
Order of the Sinking Star review for Nintendo Switch 2
Order of the Sinking Star is a highly recommended puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch, offering over 100 hours of content with a unique blend of traditional puzzles, RPG elements, and an interconnected overworld. Despite some minor technical issues with the rewind feature, the game's creative design, varied challenges, and solid presentation make it a standout experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
Order of the Sinking Star review: Worlds collide
Order of the Sinking Star is a Sokoban masterpiece, fusing multiple puzzle mechanics into a cohesive and challenging experience. Developed by Jonathan Blow, the game features intricate puzzles that progressively reveal layered mechanics, offering a deeply rewarding experience that continues even after the credits roll.
Order of the Sinking Star receives Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Arc Games and Thekla have announced that the puzzle adventure game Order of the Sinking Star will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. The game, led by designer Jonathan Blow, features over a thousand challenges, hundreds of hours of gameplay, and an interconnected world that players can explore at their own pace.
Order of the Sinking Star Launches on October 8th
Thekla announced that Jonathan Blow's puzzle title, Order of the Sinking Star, will launch on October 8th for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game, which has been in development for ten years, features over 1000 puzzles and contributions from numerous puzzle designers. A free demo is available on PC, with progress carrying over to the full release.
Order of the Sinking Star Demo Coming to Steam Next Fest
Arc Games and Thekla announced that Order of the Sinking Star, the new narrative puzzle adventure from Jonathan Blow, will have its first playable demo available on Steam during Steam Next Fest from June 15-22. The demo will showcase the game's exploration and puzzle mechanics, offering a glimpse into its four distinct worlds. The game is planned for a 2026 launch on PC and Nintendo Switch 2.
Order of the Sinking Star is Bringing Its 1000+ Puzzles to Nintendo Switch 2
Thekla's upcoming puzzle-adventure game, Order of the Sinking Star, is confirmed for a 2024 release on Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. Director Jonathan Blow highlighted the game's over one thousand puzzles and its unique structure, comprising four distinct sub-games with different mechanics and characters that eventually intertwine.
Order of the Sinking Star Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam This Year
Order of the Sinking Star, a puzzle adventure game from Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid and The Witness, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam later this year. The game features over 1,000 handcrafted puzzles across four distinct worlds, with multiple playable characters and interconnected mechanics. Steam Deck support will also be included.
The Quest for Knowledge in The Witness
This analysis explores how The Witness integrates game design with epistemological questions about knowledge, logic, and perception. It examines how the game's puzzles, environmental interpretation, and metafictional elements encourage players to reflect on their own ways of knowing, contrasting formal rule-based knowledge with interpretative and self-aware understanding.
