The initial trio
PlayStation’s demo report names Valens as the pushing Warrior, Tif as the pulling Thief, and Isidore as the Wizard who swaps with blocks or crystals in line of sight.
Push and pull are complementary
The recorded Q&A demonstrates a crystal that the Thief can pull out of a corner the Warrior cannot negotiate. The Warrior then pushes where the Thief cannot continue. Think about who can perform the next operation, not merely who is nearest the object.
Swap the characters too
In the narrated first Warrior–Wizard pairing, line of sight lets the heroes exchange sides and take usable exits. A hero can therefore be part of the arrangement you are moving.
The party expands
The June 19 update introduced the Bard and Druid to the expanded demo. The Bard charms and moves crystals through music; the Druid transmutes friends and objects. Those additions belong to Part 2, not the initial 75-puzzle version.
Sources
- PlayStation Blog: July demo report
- Demo Q&A narration — Jonathan Blow highlights
- Official June 19 demo update
Information checked October 2, 2026. Demo and pre-release details remain scoped to the sources described above.