The Witness Dev’s Next Game, Order of the Sinking Star, Revealed for PS5
Thekla, the studio renowned for the acclaimed puzzle game The Witness, has officially confirmed that Order of the Sinking Star will launch on PlayStation 5 later in 2026. The puzzle-adventure game has been in development for an extended period and promises over 1,000 interconnected, hand-crafted puzzles distributed across multiple worlds.
The game features puzzles presented from both top-down and isometric perspectives, creating visual and mechanical variety throughout the experience. Puzzle design emphasizes object interaction and physics reactions, with gameplay mechanics built around how objects respond to player input and environmental factors. The developers have adopted a philosophy of open exploration, allowing players to freely navigate the game world and encounter puzzles they may not yet have the knowledge or tools to solve, encouraging non-linear progression and organic discovery.
With Thekla’s established reputation for intricate, interconnected puzzle design from The Witness, Order of the Sinking Star appears positioned to continue the studio’s approach to challenging players with clever, layered design that rewards observation and experimentation.