Launch planning
Release Date and Platforms
Use this page for the current launch record and for the evidence limits around platform planning. Dates and platform notes are time-sensitive, while puzzle help belongs on the playable guide pages.
§Current launch record#
| Field | Official record |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 8, 2026 |
| PC | Steam |
| Handheld | Steam Deck; officially marked Verified in the news archive |
| Console | Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 |
| Current Steam state | The store page lists the game as planned for release |
§Platform notes#
PC · Steam
Official listingThe main Steam store page is the current home for the full-game listing and the linked demo.
Steam Deck
Official newsThe official news archive says the game has Steam Deck Verified status and optimized handheld controls.
Nintendo Switch 2
Official announcementNamed in the October 8, 2026 platform announcement. Regional details can change before launch.
PlayStation 5
Official announcementNamed in the October 8, 2026 platform announcement. Regional details can change before launch.
§Steam demo carryover#
An official Steam news post says progress made in the Steam demo will carry over to the full game. This page keeps the statement scoped to the Steam path and does not infer cross-platform save behavior.
§Platform-ready checks#
Use the official state for planning, then keep device-specific troubleshooting separate from puzzle guidance.
Steam Deck
Official newsThe September 15 announcement says the game is Steam Deck Verified with optimized controls and interfaces. The July demo beta note remains a separate, time-bound technical record.
Demo settings
Official technical noteOpen the practical beta-branch settings page for Very Performance, frame controls, audio sliders, and text-language switching.
Cross-platform boundary
Evidence boundaryThe Steam carryover statement does not establish shared saves across Switch 2 or PlayStation 5.
§FAQ#
Is October 8, 2026 a final release date?
It is the current date in the official announcement checked on September 18, 2026. Release plans can still change before launch.
Does Steam Deck mean the console versions share saves?
No such cross-platform claim is made here. The carryover statement is recorded for the Steam demo and full game.
§Related pages#
Home
Order of the Sinking Star Guide
A source-tracked pre-release guide to the official facts, demo notes, puzzle systems, heroes, worlds, and launch platforms for Order of the Sinking Star.
Hub
Start Here: Demo Access and First Checks
A practical starting point for the Order of the Sinking Star demo, with access checks, a puzzle-log template, progress troubleshooting, and a spoiler-safe first-session routine.
Hub
Puzzle Help with Spoiler Control
A spoiler-aware help desk for Order of the Sinking Star, with request templates, a nudge-to-solution ladder, and a transparent queue for puzzle records awaiting verification.