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The next chapter begins October 8.
Before you begin
The announced release date is October 8, 2026 on PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Exact regional unlock times remain unconfirmed.
UTC calendar date. The exact unlock hour is unknown; no seconds countdown is implied.
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Order of the Sinking Star Release Date
October 8, 2026 is the announced release date.
Open guide ↗Order of the Sinking Star Price
The announced launch price is US$29.99.
Open guide ↗Platforms
PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 are announced.
Open guide ↗Steam Version Guide
The Steam edition has the clearest documented demo carry-over path.
Open guide ↗Steam Deck Guide
Steam Deck Verified was officially announced on September 15.
Open guide ↗PS5 Version Guide
A PlayStation 5 edition is announced for October 8.
Open guide ↗Nintendo Switch 2 Version Guide
Nintendo’s listing is specifically for Nintendo Switch 2.
Open guide ↗How to Download the Demo
Current demo download availability is unconfirmed.
Open guide ↗Does Demo Progress Carry Over?
Steam demo progress is officially intended to carry into the full Steam game.
Open guide ↗How Long Is the Demo?
There is no verified average time to finish the demo.
Open guide ↗How Long Is the Full Game?
Official marketing describes hundreds of hours, not a measured completion average.
Open guide ↗PC System Requirements
Detailed Steam requirements are still TBD in the checked listing.
Open guide ↗Controller Support
The official demo FAQ supports both controller and mouse/keyboard play.
Open guide ↗Steam Cloud Support
Steam Cloud is listed on the official Steam store.
Open guide ↗Achievements Guide
Steam achievements are listed; a checked achievement guide is not yet available.
Open guide ↗Languages
The checked Steam table lists 11 interface and subtitle languages.
Open guide ↗Original Soundtrack
A game-and-soundtrack bundle and a separate soundtrack were announced.
Open guide ↗Buy on Steam
Open the official Steam listing to wishlist or buy when available.
Open guide ↗Buy on PS5
Use the official PlayStation product page for the PS5 edition.
Open guide ↗Buy on Nintendo Switch 2
Use Nintendo’s official Switch 2 listing.
Open guide ↗Sinking Star + Mewgenics Bundle
A Sinking Star + Mewgenics bundle was announced with 10% savings.
Open guide ↗Sinking Star + Animal Well Bundle
A Sinking Star + Animal Well bundle was announced with 10% savings.
Open guide ↗Game + Original Soundtrack Bundle
The Game + Original Soundtrack bundle was announced at 10% off.
Open guide ↗Which Version Should You Buy?
Choose by your hardware and save needs; performance comparisons are still pending.
Open guide ↗Sources & boundaries
Release date, developer, world foundations, Steam features, languages and requirements.
OFFICIAL CURRENT · Checked 2026-09-28Cardinal worlds, named characters, broad mechanics, Gold Rooms and six hybrid areas. Not evidence of individual puzzle solutions.
OFFICIAL DATED · Checked 2026-09-28