Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. have pulled back the curtain on the next great journey from legendary designer Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness). A brand-new trailer titled “Explore the Realm” has debuted for Order of the Sinking Star, revealing the game’s sprawling Overworld, four distinct worlds, and the moment they all collide — and it lands October 8, 2026.
The Overworld — No Path Is the Only Path
At the heart of the game lies the Overworld: a vast central hub where you decide where to go, in what order, and when to return. There’s no single “correct” route — four cardinal paths stretch out before you, each leading to a realm with its own rules, heroes, and mysteries.
“Explore at your own pace, revisit worlds, and return to challenges as you see fit.”
Four Worlds — One Grand Design
Each realm is a complete game unto itself, built from the ground up with unique mechanics, characters, and stories:
Table
| World | What Awaits |
|---|---|
| The North — The Valorous Heroes of Change | A ragtag band of adventurers — Warrior, Thief, Mage, Bard, Cleric, Druid — run a moving company. Distinct movement and pushing mechanics inspired by Heroes of Sokoban. |
| The South — The Shimmering Mirror Isles | Swap places with reflections across islands, reimagining space itself. Inspired by Mirror Isles. |
| The East — Promesst’s Light | Navigate a cavern of mysterious beams of light, where illumination reveals hidden paths. Inspired by Promesst. |
| The West — Stones Upon Water | Toss stones to create stepping paths across enchanted waters. Inspired by Skipping Stones to Lonely Homes. |
The Twist — When Worlds Merge
Here’s where Order of the Sinking Star breaks new ground: the worlds collide. Characters from different realms meet, puzzle systems intertwine, and mechanics that began separate combine in surprising new ways. A light beam from the East might shine through a mirror from the South; a stone path from the West could lead a hero from the North into places neither was meant to tread. What begins as four distinct adventures evolves into one interconnected tapestry of possibilities.
Over 1,000 Puzzles — 500+ Hours of Discovery
- 1,000+ hand-crafted puzzles — no procedural generation; every clue and contraption is designed by hand
- All-star voice cast — professional ensemble bringing the realm to life; full cast revealed near launch
- Release: October 8, 2026
- Platforms: Steam (PC), Nintendo Switch 2™, PlayStation®5
- Vision: Jonathan Blow’s most ambitious work yet, nearly a decade in the making — a “puzzle design supercollider” where ideas from across the genre combine into something entirely new
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The stars are aligning — prepare to explore the realm.
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