New Trailer: Accolades & Physical Editions Announcement
Since launch, Order of the Sinking Star has been met with critical and player acclaim, with an “Overwhelmingly Positive” average rating 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!
To celebrate the community's amazing response, a brand-new trailer has just dropped showcasing some of our favorite scores and quotes. Thank you all again for playing and supporting Order of the Sinking Star!
Jonathan Blow, Founder of Thekla, Inc. and Game Director of Order of the Sinking Star, had this to say following the game’s positive reception: "We're all very happy to see that people are really enjoying 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!”
Physical Editions Coming in 2027!
We are also beyond thrilled to announce that we’re partnering with PM Studios to bring physical editions of Order of the Sinking Star to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027! We’re excited to partner with PM Studios, who’s known for being a trusted leader in physical game publishing with a reputation for bringing exceptional gaming experiences to players and collectors worldwide.
We’ll have more details to share about the physical editions at a later date, but for now, here’s a quick FAQ!
Physical Editions - Quick FAQ
Are the physical editions available for pre-order?
They are! Pre-orders for the physical editions are available now via select retailers!
How much will the physical editions be?
We currently plan for the PS5 physical edition to be $34.99 USD, and the Switch 2 physical edition to be $49.99 USD.
Will the Switch 2 version include a cartridge or a Game Key Card?
It’ll come with a cartridge!
The PS5 version will include a disc, right?
Yes, it’ll include a disc!
Which regions will the physical editions be available in?
We currently plan to have them available in North America and Europe. If we plan to bring it to additional regions, we'll be sure to let you all know ASAP.
Will either version come with special collectible items? Will there be a collector’s edition?
To be determined! We’re seeing what’s possible. For now, we’re excited to share that the game will be available physically!
Michael Yum, CEO of PM Studios, had a few words to share about the physical edition announcement: “Order of the Sinking Star is exactly the kind of extraordinary creative experience we love bringing to players. 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.”
Thank You Again!
Thank you all again for playing and supporting Order of the Sinking Star! We’re beyond thrilled that a physical release of the game is possible and it's all thanks to your support. We can’t wait to release it physically next year!
— Thekla, Inc. & Arc Games
