From Press Release:
LOS GATOS, Calif. – May 14, 2026 – Arc Games, a leading publisher of AA and indie titles for PC and console, and Thekla, Inc. are excited to announce that Order of the Sinking Star, the massive, highly anticipated puzzle adventure led by legendary, award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow — is officially making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2™ this year.
Order of the Sinking Star is set to be an epic adventure to play on Nintendo’s latest console. Players will be able to come and go as they like, free to take on the puzzles they discover at their own pace – making it a perfect game to play either on-the-go for quick puzzle-solving sessions or in the comfort of their own home for longer sessions. Today’s trailer gives a quick overview of what players can expect in this massive puzzle adventure when it launches later this year.
“We’re very happy to bring Order of the Sinking Star to Nintendo Switch 2,” said Jonathan Blow, Founder of Thekla, Inc. and award-winning game designer behind Braid and The Witness. “The game is huge and has many, many puzzles, so Switch 2’s portability is really nice here; you can just pick it up and play it in short bursts or really dive in for a long time.”
“We’re entering the Switch 2 space in a major way with our first release for the platform being Order of the Sinking Star,” said Yoon Im, CEO of Arc Games. “Ever since the console was announced, we’ve been looking forward to the chance to bring one of our games to the platform. With Switch 2’s impressive features, including its instant-resume features, we believe it makes it the perfect home for this innovative puzzle adventure from the incredible team at Thekla, Inc.”
Order of the Sinking Star will also launch on Steam with Steam Deck support this year. Stay tuned for more news on the game in the coming months!
ABOUT ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR
From legendary director Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) comes Order of the Sinking Star, a massive narrative adventure featuring more than one thousand hand-crafted puzzles designed to put your intellect to the test. You are transported to a realm of curious magic, dangerous contraptions, and vicious monsters. You’ll explore four distinct worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters, and stories, and then watch as they all collide.
As the worlds merge, and characters meet one another, puzzle systems intertwine, creating surprising new possibilities. Explore at your own pace, revisit worlds and return to challenges as you see fit. Discover unique playable characters, master evolving gameplay mechanics, and decipher the deep mysteries of a sprawling, interconnected game world. Blending exploration, storytelling, and ever-progressing mechanics, Order of the Sinking Star invites you into a mysterious, living puzzle unlike anything you’ve played.
Game Features
- Master a Thousand Interwoven Challenges – Embark on an innovative puzzle adventure with dozens of game mechanics and hundreds of hours of unique gameplay. Each puzzle builds on the last, introducing new game mechanics that reward curiosity and persistence.
- Choose Your Path, Roam at Your Pace – Explore four expansive, mysterious game worlds, each with its own characters, rules, dangers, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Come and go as you like; you are free to take on the puzzles you discover at your own pace.
- Take the Helm of Some Unlikely Heroes – A queen, a thief, a warrior, a wizard, and a talking boat are just some of the heroes of this tale. Each character wields complimentary abilities and has captivating stories to tell.
- Decipher an Epic Tale – As playable characters begin to meet and worlds collide, the mystery untangles. Through gameplay and notes you collect, you learn more about this enigmatic realm. Piece by piece and clue by clue, you’ll uncover the secrets of the Order of the Sinking Star.
To learn more about the game, please visit orderofthesinkingstar.com, and follow Order of the Sinking Star on Discord, X/Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
ABOUT ARC GAMES
Arc Games is a leading independent publisher of AA and indie video games — including premium and live-service titles — across North America, Europe, and Asia. Originally founded in 2008 as Perfect World Entertainment, the company later rebranded as Arc Games and continues to expand its presence as a global publisher. Known for bringing beloved titles such as Neverwinter and Star Trek Online to players around the world, Arc Games has also delivered a strong portfolio of original releases, including REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Frosthaven and Have a Nice Death.
Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in Amsterdam and Shanghai, Arc Games is dedicated to supporting talented game creators and delivering high-quality, memorable gaming experiences. For more information, please visit www.arcgames.com.
ABOUT THEKLA, INC.
Thekla, Inc. is an independent video game studio led by Jonathan Blow, known for creating critically acclaimed titles like The Witness and Braid. Originally established in 2009, the studio is based in Denver, Colo., and focuses on making games with high artistic and technical quality. The studio is currently working on Order of the Sinking Star, the studio’s most ambitious and massive puzzle adventure yet, set to launch in 2026.
