Order of the Sinking Star launched on Steam and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 8, 2026; the US PS5 store lists October 9, and all three US storefronts price the game at $29.99. If you're checking the order of the sinking star release date before buying, the game is already available as of October 11, 2026. Match the platform and region below before comparing dates or prices.
When did Order of the Sinking Star release on each platform?
Steam and Nintendo Switch 2 list October 8, 2026, while the US PlayStation Store lists October 9, 2026 for PS5.
| Platform | Listed release date | US price |
|---|---|---|
| PC via Steam | October 8, 2026 | $29.99 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | October 8, 2026 | $29.99 |
| PlayStation 5, US store | October 9, 2026 | $29.99 |
The launch announcement uses October 8 for the release across platforms. The global schedule also says October 9 applies in some regions. Keep the US PS5 listing separate from that schedule rather than treating every store date as interchangeable.
What time did Order of the Sinking Star release?
The global launch schedule gives October 8 at 10:00 AM PDT in Los Angeles and 1:00 PM EDT in New York, with Beijing and Sydney falling on October 9.
| City | Local date in 2026 | Local launch time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | October 8 | 10:00 AM PDT |
| New York | October 8 | 1:00 PM EDT |
| Mexico City | October 8 | 11:00 AM CST |
| São Paulo | October 8 | 2:00 PM BRT |
| London | October 8 | 6:00 PM BST |
| Paris and Berlin | October 8 | 7:00 PM CEST |
| Moscow | October 8 | 8:00 PM MSK |
| Dubai | October 8 | 9:00 PM GST |
| Beijing | October 9 | 1:00 AM CST |
| Sydney | October 9 | 4:00 AM AEDT |
At first glance, October 8 and October 9 look like different launches. In the global time table, they reflect the local calendar date. Read the city alongside the time-zone label, especially CST: the schedule uses that abbreviation for both Mexico City and Beijing.
What platforms is Order of the Sinking Star on?
You can play on PC via Steam, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5; the launch announcement also includes NVIDIA GeForce NOW.
For Nintendo, choose the product labeled Nintendo Switch 2. For PlayStation, choose the PS5 version. Steam's platform listing marks Windows support; if you want to play on a Mac, read order of the sinking star mac before buying for that machine.
If the creator is part of your buying decision, order of the sinking star developer covers Jonathan Blow and Thekla.
Is Order of the Sinking Star already on PS5 and PSN?
Yes, Order of the Sinking Star is available on PS5, and the US PlayStation Store lists it for $29.99 with a release date of October 9, 2026.
If you can't find it on the PSN store, match the full game name and the PS5 platform label. The US product listing names Arc Games as publisher and lists offline play for one player. Those details help you identify the correct product before paying.
How much does Order of the Sinking Star cost?
The US price is $29.99 on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 as of October 11, 2026.
The CNY Steam listings show the base game at ¥98.00. Keep that separate from US dollar pricing when you compare bundles: a ¥106.20 bundle and a $29.99 game are different currency totals, not directly comparable deals.
What Order of the Sinking Star bundles can you buy?
Steam offers three launch bundles, each with a 10% bundle discount: Mewgenics, Animal Well and the soundtrack.
These are the CNY totals displayed on October 11, 2026:
| Bundle includes the full game plus | Individual products total | Bundle total | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mewgenics | ¥206.00 | ¥185.40 | ¥20.60 |
| ANIMAL WELL | ¥183.00 | ¥164.70 | ¥18.30 |
| Order of the Sinking Star Soundtrack | ¥118.00 | ¥106.20 | ¥11.80 |
The soundtrack is also sold separately. If you're looking for the people behind the character voices, see order of the sinking star voice actors before choosing a music bundle for that reason.
What is the cheapest Order of the Sinking Star purchase here?
Among the CNY options above, the ¥98.00 standalone game has the lowest total cost.
Game only: recommended if you just want to play
Buy the standalone game if your goal is simply to start playing. You spend ¥98.00 instead of at least ¥106.20 for one of these bundles. A bundle discount saves money against buying its contents separately, but still increases your total if you only wanted this game.
A bundle: choose it if you want the extra item
Pick Mewgenics, Animal Well or the soundtrack when you also want that specific addition. Before paying, check that the item list contains both the game and your chosen extra, then compare the displayed bundle total in your account's currency.
Once you've chosen your version, you're ready to start the puzzle adventure. Go to order of the sinking star walkthrough for help with the route ahead.