Jonathan Blow confirms Order of the Sinking Star coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and PC

Jonathan Blow’s next game picked up a new platform on May 14, when publisher Arc Games and developer Thekla said *Order of the Sinking Star* will also launch on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside its previously announced PC version in 2026. The update came through a publisher announcement and was then echoed by game outlets including Game Informer, Gematsu, VGChartz and Noisy Pixel. The new disclosure matters mostly because the original announcement in December 2025 did not lock in consoles. Arc Games said at the time that the game was coming to PC in 2026 and that additional platforms and release timing would be revealed later. May 14 is the first official confirmation that Nintendo’s Switch 2 is one of those platforms. The game itself is being positioned as a large-scale puzzle adventure from Blow, the designer behind *Braid* and *The Witness*. (gematsu.com) Official materials describe a narrative adventure with four worlds, multiple playable heroes and more than 1,000 interconnected hand-crafted puzzles. ### When did Switch 2 become official for this game? Arc Games said on May 14 that *Order of the Sinking Star* is “officially making its way” to Nintendo Switch 2 this year, in language published through press materials and carried by multiple outlets. (arcgames.com) Gematsu reported the same day that the Switch 2 version had been added alongside the previously announced PC release. (orderofthesinkingstar.com) Game Informer’s May 14 report said the game would launch later this year on Switch 2 and PC, with no exact date disclosed. VGChartz and Noisy Pixel published matching reports on May 14, also citing Arc Games and Thekla. ### What was announced before this update? The Game Awards reveal in December 2025 introduced *Order of the Sinking Star* as Blow’s next title and tied it to a 2026 PC release. (savingcontent.com) Arc Games’ announcement page from that reveal said additional platforms and release timing would come later. Variety’s December report likewise described the game as set for a 2026 launch on PC. (vgchartz.com) That earlier wording left open the possibility of console versions, but it did not name any. The May 14 announcement narrowed that uncertainty by identifying Switch 2 as a launch platform. ### What kind of game is Jonathan Blow making here? The official game website says *Order of the Sinking Star* is a narrative adventure set in a fantasy world built around puzzle-solving. (arcgames.com) The site says players will solve more than 1,000 puzzles, control distinct heroes and uncover a larger mystery across interconnected areas. Arc Games’ announcement describes the project as having been in the works for 10 years since the release of *The Witness*. (arcgames.com) Press materials also say the game spans four distinct worlds, each with its own mechanics, characters and storylines. ### Who is making and publishing it? Thekla is developing the game, and Arc Games is publishing it. The official website identifies Thekla as the studio behind the project and says it is led by Jonathan Blow. (orderofthesinkingstar.com) Jonathan Blow is best known for *Braid* and *The Witness*, two puzzle games that established his reputation with players and critics. Coverage from Polygon, Variety and Engadget tied *Order of the Sinking Star* directly to that lineage when the game was first unveiled in December. (arcgames.com) ### So what still has not been answered? (orderofthesinkingstar.com) Arc Games has not announced a specific release date, a price or any other console versions beyond Switch 2. The official site and publisher materials still list the release window only as 2026. Noisy Pixel reported on May 14 that Steam Deck support was also confirmed, but the publisher’s own announcement centered on Switch 2 and PC. (variety.com) For now, the next concrete milestone is a dated launch announcement from Arc Games or an update to the game’s official site or Steam page. (noisypixel.net) (orderofthesinkingstar.com)