Ori Creator Denies Third Game Rumors, Open to IP Buyback
Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler has firmly stated that rumors of a third Ori game are untrue. He expressed interest in his studio acquiring the Ori intellectual property from Microsoft. Mahler believes only Moon Studios can properly continue the beloved Metroidvania series.
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A Third Ori Game Could Be Coming, But The Series’ Creator Doesn’t Believe It
Rumors suggest a third Ori game may be in development, but Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler has dismissed them as "nonsense." Mahler stated that Moon Studios has discussed purchasing the Ori intellectual property back from Microsoft and believes only their studio can do justice to the series. He also commented on Microsoft's perceived mishandling of its studios and legacy IPs.
"The Ori 3 rumors are nonsense," Metroidvania series creator says, and that Halo has taught Xbox you'll "undoubtedly get more slop" without the right talent working on beloved series
Thomas Mahler, CEO of Moon Game Studios, has debunked rumors of a third Ori game, stating that no such project is in development. He expressed interest in Moon Game Studios potentially buying back the Ori IP from Microsoft to develop a sequel themselves, citing concerns about other studios' ability to capture the series' magic, referencing Halo's struggles under 343 Industries.
Rumours of a third Ori game are "nonsense", confirms series creator
Moon Studios CEO Thomas Maher has debunked rumors of a third Ori game, stating they are "nonsense." He confirmed the studio's focus remains on their action-RPG, No Rest for the Wicked, which recently launched into Early Access and is scheduled for a 1.0 release in October for PC and PlayStation 5. The last Ori title, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, was released in 2020.
Ori 3 Rumors Are “Nonsense,” Claims Moon Studios CEO
Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler has dismissed rumors of a new Ori title as "nonsense," stating that the studio would develop a third game if given the go-ahead by Microsoft. While some insiders suggested Saber Interactive might be involved and an announcement could be imminent, Mahler clarified that the decision is not up to his studio. The last game in the series, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, was released in 2020.
