Arc Games and developer Thekla announced that Order of the Sinking Star, the puzzle-adventure title from Jonathan Blow (designer of The Witness), will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026. The studio released a new trailer alongside the announcement. Blow's follow-up to The Witness places the game among notable releases arriving that October, positioning it as a significant puzzle-focused title for Nintendo's next console at launch window.
- Order of the Sinking Star lands on Switch 2 in October 2026, marking an early major release for the platform from a recognized indie designer.
- Jonathan Blow's involvement carries weight given The Witness's critical standing within the puzzle game space.
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· Aug 18, 21:18 UTC
Jon Blow’s Order Of The Sinking Star’s Release Date Has Been Revealed
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Nintendoeverything
· Aug 18, 13:00 UTC
Order of the Sinking Star receives Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer
Arc Games, along with Thekla, just set the release date for Order of the Sinking Star on Nintendo Switch 2. It will be out on October 8, 2026. Order of the Sinking Star, a puzzle adventure title, is led by game designer Jonathan Blow (The W…
Gematsu
· Aug 18, 13:00 UTC
Order of the Sinking Star launches October 8
Narrative puzzle adventure game Order of the Sinking Star will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch …
Polygon
· Aug 18, 13:00 UTC
Order of the Sinking Star Gets a Fall Release Date and Credits Update
Order of the Sinking Star, the latest puzzle game by the creator of The Witness, will compete with the heavy hitters this October.
Game Informer
· Aug 18, 08:59 UTC
Order Of The Sinking Star Launches In October
Order of the Sinking Star , the next puzzle game by Braid/The Witness creator Jonathan Blow and his team at Thekla, has a release date. The massive adventure arrives on October 8. First revealed at The Game Awards 2025 , Order of the Sinkin…