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Jonathan Blow's 'Order of the Sinking Star' Unveiled for 2026

12/12/2025

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Jonathan Blow is behind Order of the Sinking Star, planned for release in 2026.
It evolved over nine years from a short project into a complex title with 1,400 puzzles.
The game uses grid-based navigation with mechanics like character abilities and environmental interactions.
Blow's team of 20 developers built it on a custom engine to be open-source after release.
The narrative weaves characters from different timelines to deepen the puzzles.

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Story summary

Jonathan Blow is behind Order of the Sinking Star, planned for release in 2026.
It evolved over nine years from a short project into a complex title with 1,400 puzzles.
The game uses grid-based navigation with mechanics like character abilities and environmental interactions.
Blow's team of 20 developers built it on a custom engine to be open-source after release.
The narrative weaves characters from different timelines to deepen the puzzles.