Moon Studios' CEO Thomas Mahler has recently announced that their current project, No Rest for the Wicked, is far from completion, as the team expects to work on the game for an additional 5-10 years beyond its early access phase. Mahler likened the game to their version of Lord of the Rings, hinting at the grand scale of their vision for the title. Despite the game making a strong first impression, Moon Studios is planning extensive post-release content, comparing the early access to just the first portion of an epic trilogy. The commitment to No Rest for the Wicked indicates that fans awaiting Ori 3 will have to be patient, as the focus remains on developing and enhancing the new title. Coinciding with these revelations, the game also received its biggest hotfix to date, delivering significant performance improvements and quality of life updates.
How does Moon Studios' long-term commitment to No Rest for the Wicked affect the potential development of Ori 3?Given Moon Studios' plan to invest another 5 to 10 years in No Rest for the Wicked, the likelihood of seeing Ori 3 in the near future is quite low. This extended focus on their current project suggests that the studio is prioritizing the development and expansion of No Rest for the Wicked, leaving other projects like Ori 3 on the backburner for the time being.
No Rest for the Wicked is the latest game from developer Moon Studios, known for their critically acclaimed Metroidvania series beginning with Ori and the Blind Forest followed by Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Moon Studios has received high praise for their captivating art styles, emotional storytelling, and innovative platforming gameplay in the Ori series, setting high expectations for the production value and creativity in their future projects.
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Wow, it looks like Moon Studios is all in on No Rest for the Wicked With another 5-10 years of development planned, it seems like Ori 3 might be on the backburner for a while. Fans will have to be patient, but if Moon Studios' track record is anything to go by, it'll be worth the wait.
Wow, it's interesting to see Moon Studios committing to such an extended development cycle for No Rest for the Wicked. It definitely hints at their ambitious vision for the game, but it also means Ori fans might have quite the wait ahead for the next installment. It's reassuring to see the studio's dedication to delivering a polished and expansive experience, though.
Wow, Moon Studios' commitment to No Rest for the Wicked is impressive, but it looks like Ori 3 might be taking a backseat for the foreseeable future. It's understandable that they want to fully realize their vision for the new game, but it's a bit of a bummer for Ori fans eagerly awaiting the next installment.