Arc Games and Thekla Partner with PM Studios to Bring Physical Editions to PlayStation 5® and Nintendo Switch 2™ in 2027!
LOS GATOS, Calif. – Oct. 22, 2026 – On October 8, Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. launched Order of the Sinking Star, the new puzzle adventure led by award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness). Order of the Sinking Star has been met with critical and player acclaim, with an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating across over 2,500 reviews on Steam, impressive scores on Metacritic and OpenCritic, and nominations for “Best Indie Game” and “PC Game of the Year’ as part of the Golden Joystick Awards!
Play Order of the Sinking Star on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 now! Pre-order the Physical Editions today!
Following its acclaimed launch, Arc Games and Thekla, Inc. are proud to announce a partnership with PM Studios®, a trusted leader in physical game publishing with a reputation for bringing exceptional gaming experiences to players and collectors worldwide. Together, the companies will bring physical editions of Order of the Sinking Star to PlayStation® 5 ($34.99) and Nintendo Switch™ 2 ($49.99) in 2027. You can find additional details in the news post here, and pre-orders for the physical editions will be available later today at select retailers!
With over 2,500 user reviews on Steam, a score of 83 on Metacritic and 84 on OpenCritic, and multiple 10/10s, it’s clear players are mesmerized by Order of the Sinking Star’s mind-bending puzzles, intriguing storyline, and non-linear, epic world to explore. Reviewers have called it a “masterpiece,” “the puzzle game of the generation,” and even “The Elden Ring of Puzzle Games.”
“We’re all very happy to see that people are really enjoying Order of the Sinking Star,” says Jonathan Blow, Founder of Thekla, Inc. and Game Director of Order of the Sinking Star. “Any developer wants to see people playing their game, but because we’ve been working on it for over 10 years, we are extra, extra glad. We’re not done yet, though: we’re happy to announce that we’re partnering with PM Studios to release the physical version of the game in the new year!”
“Order of the Sinking Star is exactly the kind of extraordinary creative experience we love bringing to players,” said Michael Yum, CEO of PM Studios. “Jonathan Blow and the team at Thekla have created something truly special, and we’re honored to partner with Arc Games and Thekla to bring their vision to physical. At PM Studios, we’ve built our reputation on championing great games and delivering physical editions that players and collectors are proud to own. This is a perfect example of that commitment, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring it to life.”
Venture deep into the four cardinal realms, solve boundless puzzles, and blend realities together to discover one cohesive story in the largest puzzle game ever created. Jonathan Blow is back after a decade with his latest puzzle adventure, which mixes uniquely distinct mechanics to create unexpected results and challenge how you think about puzzle games. Discover a world of curious magic and ravenous monsters in this massive experience that pieces together an epic, colliding tale with hundreds of hours of gameplay and many surprises to find along the way.
Order of the Sinking Star features a fully voiced ensemble cast, including Emily O’Brien (Death Stranding) as The Queen, Liam O’Brien (Critical Role) as The Warrior, Darin De Paul (Overwatch, Marvel’s Spider-Man) as The Wizard, Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Ms. Marvel) as The Bard, Erica Luttrell (Steven Universe) as The Sailor, Matthew Waterson (X-Men ’97) as The Druid, a special appearance by award-winning game designer Jonathan Blow, and more.
Order of the Sinking Star is available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Physical versions are coming in 2027 for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. For more information, please visit orderofthesinkingstar.com.
ABOUT ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR
From legendary director Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) comes Order of the Sinking Star, a massive puzzle adventure featuring more than one thousand handcrafted puzzles designed to put your intellect to the test. You are transported to a realm of curious magic, dangerous contraptions, and vicious monsters. 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 gameplay 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.
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 Order of the Sinking Star, REMNANT II, Remnant: From the Ashes, the Torchlight series, and Fellowship, as well as distinctive indie experiences like Have a Nice Death, Frosthaven, and Sil and the Fading World.
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’s newest game, Order of the Sinking Star, is its most ambitious and massive puzzle adventure yet, available now on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
ABOUT PM STUDIOS
PM Studios is a game developer and publisher dedicated to championing indie innovation and delivering bold, unforgettable gaming experiences to players around the world. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Las Vegas, with international operations in Seoul, Korea, PM Studios brings deep expertise in development, distribution, and publishing – with a growing slate of acclaimed titles and popular franchises across console, PC, and mobile.
At PM Studios, creativity comes without compromise. We empower creators, connect communities, and invite players everywhere to unleash their wonder. Come play. www.pm-studios.com.
